…Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). The cooperative agreements are made through the Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative (GLCI). Projects address local resource concerns, climate-smart practices, and Indigenous Traditional Ecological Knowledge. “Privately…
Senator J. Boozman Discusses Farm Bill Funds
…farmers. It should be spent on agriculture. There’s been a lot of things, the gig climate initiative of Secretary Vilsack was a couple billion dollars, that again is peripherally attached…
PCC-DBII Offering $1.5 Million in Grants to Dairy Processors
The Pacific Coast Coalition – Dairy Business Innovation Initiative (PCC-DBII) has announced its fifth round of grants, offering $1.5 million to dairy processors in several states. Applications from processors in…
Beneficial Ownership Information: Registration Due January 1, 2025
…updates will need to be filed within 30 days. Producers are being advised to consult with attorneys or tax professionals to ensure compliance with the requirements, to avoid penalties such…
USDA Providing $400 Million to Support Water Management in the West
…improved irrigation, management practices, and innovative strategies. This initiative is expected to save 50,000 acre-feet of water across 250,000 acres of irrigated land and expand sustainable market opportunities. Listen to…
FAIR Plan Update to ‘Provide Much-Needed Security’ for Farmers
…(CFBF) and the California Association of Winegrape Growers. This initiative aims to ensure better insurance availability while strengthening the overall market. “Our farmers and ranchers have been disproportionately affected by…
House Ag Takes Close Look at Dropping Ag Income
…the agricultural economy.” Hotchkiss encouraged lawmakers to pass a new Farm Bill and to keep current tax exemptions for farmers, such as the state tax and capital gains exemptions. He…
Farm Groups Want Changes to SAF Tax
Crop duster airplane spraying grain crops on a field on a farm. Image by dewald@dewaldkirsten/DepositPhotos image Top farm groups want improvements in the administration’s sustainable aviation or clean fuel tax…
Independent Study Finds Economic Benefits to Beef Checkoff
…and U.S. GDP by nearly $9.5 billion. The national Beef Checkoff contributed to increased tax revenue at the federal, state, and local levels, amounting to a grand total of $743…
USDA Invests $4.5 Million to Build Network of Nutrition Hubs
…and preventing diet-related chronic diseases, especially in underserved areas. Building on a pilot Nutrition Hub established with Southern University and A&M College, this initiative, funded by the National Institute of…
AgNet News Hour, Thursday, 07-04-24
…management considerations at hull split. Tune in for this and more of the day’s agriculture news. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media,…
Almond Update: Managing Navel Orangeworm at Hull Split
…are using hull split to time their sprays, it’s also important to look at the pest pressure and the population while making decisions.” Walking through orchards to observe hull split…
Up To $50 Million Available for Wetland Reserve Enhancement Partnership
…mitigate climate change and support wildlife habitats. Eligible partners for WREP include Tribes, state and local governments, and NGOs, who must provide matching funds. This initiative aims to make conservation…
Almond Matters: Pest Management Priorities Prior to Hull Split
…on something prior to hull split is absolutely essential,” Burkdoll explained. “Once hull split has taken place, it’s too late. You can put it on at hull split, that’s a…