…composed of two, four-person groups. The two best individuals from each group advanced to the final round. Discussion topics included encouraging the acceptance of new agricultural technology and innovation by…
$260 Million Available for Regional Conservation Program
USDA Announces $260 Million Available for Regional Conservation Partnership Program Applications sought with a focus on environmental markets, conservation finance Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the availability of up…
Warm, Dry February Stalls Snowpack Gains
Courtesy: Len Wilcox Spring and summer water supply estimates fell for most of the West, according to data from the third 2016 forecast by USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service. Gains…
Beet Curly Top Virus Report
…for virus analysis. Stanislaus County Surveys took place on the Simon Newman Conservation property. BLH host and non-host vegetation was thick and widespread. There was some peppergrass already showing signs…
USDA’s Final CSP Rule Published
…and to equally rank existing and new conservation activities. “NACD greatly values the work to get conservation on the ground and implement critical Farm Bill conservation programs like CSP,” said…
Safeguarding California – Climate Change Implementation Action Plan for Agriculture
…to the impacts that climate change will have on water and energy resources. CDFA designed SWEEP to provide grants for irrigation improvements that conserve water (e.g., conversion of flood irrigation…
Diversified Ag Field for College Students
…to the growth and innovation of our industry. What goals did AFA hope to accomplish with this study? Identify similarities and gaps in understanding between future leaders and industry leaders…
$20 Million Committed to Innovative Conservation Projects
…in competitive grants through the Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) program. The program aims to spark the development and adoption of cutting-edge conservation technologies and approaches for farmers, ranchers and other…
Five Lessons for California from Australia’s Drought
…and Melbourne. Here are some key takeaways: 1. Don’t underestimate efficiency and conservation Sometimes the best solutions are the simplest, and this proved true in Australia where much was gained…
50 Years of School Breakfast
USDA Celebrates 50 Years of School Breakfast, Offers $6.8 Million in Grants to Support Healthy School Meals As schools around the county take part in School Breakfast Week celebrations this…
Simplifying the Data Ownership Dilemma
…this year. Precision agriculture, sensor technology and big data have revolutionized farming, but legal agreements have not kept stride with the pace of innovation. Today, there is no standard practice…
Agri View: Soil Care
Everett Griner talks about soil care being vital to good farming in today’s Agri View. Soil Care From USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Healthy Soil for Life Soil health,…
Commodity Classic Underway
…are going to affect your bottom line. How new technology and innovation can impact your profitability and production. So take full advantage of the educational sessions offered throughout Commodity Classic….
Wettest Months Finish Below Average
…El Niño would produce much more precipitation than usual this winter,” said DWR Director Mark Cowin. “We need conservation as much as ever.” The Department of Water Resources (DWR) conducted…