…Foundation for Sustainable Agriculture (SFSA). AFRI is NIFA’s flagship competitive grants program and was established under the 2008 Farm Bill. The program addresses six priority areas to continue building a…
Omnibus Approval Key for Cattle Producers
…phases down, with 40 percent in 2018, and 30 percent in 2019. Additionally, the conservation easement tax credit is made permanent. “These provisions are vital to providing a stable environment…
NFU Praises Omnibus Parts, Concerned About Others
…and Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE),” said Johnson. “Likewise, we are thankful for stable funding in areas such as the Rural Energy for America program and Value-Added Producer Grants….
Huge National Farm Conservation Survey Now Going On
Thousands of farmers from all over the country are being interviewed about their conservation efforts for a two year project. Huge National Farm Conservation Survey Now Going On…
Drone Registration Rules Announced
…operate their unmanned aircraft safely. I’m excited to welcome these new aviators into the culture of safety and responsibility that defines American innovation.” Registration is a statutory requirement that applies…
Commodity Classic, Successful Farming Team Up to Offer New AG CONNECT Main Stage at 2016 Event
…farmer-led convention and trade show and Successful Farming’s resources and proven track record of innovation and information in the agricultural industry. “We are excited to partner with Successful Farming to…
New Software Measures Agriculture’s Carbon Footprint
…implementing conservation practices such as reduced or no-tillage, cover crops, riparian buffers, hedgerows and more than 30 NRCS conservation practices that are “climate-smart,” and can be calculated using the COMET…
NFU Frustrated by Dow/DuPont Merger
…companies to merge, resulting in even less competition, reduced innovation and likely higher costs for farmers. This announcement, combined with the on-again-off-again Monsanto/Syngenta merger, is creating a marketplace where farmers…
DuPont and Dow to Combine in Merger of Equals
…global pure-play Agriculture company; a leading global pure-play Material Science company; and a leading technology and innovation-driven Specialty Products company. Each of the businesses will have clear focus, an appropriate…
Donation by Disney
…kids after school. As part of this commitment, Disney support enabled Feeding America to distribute grants to 60 member food banks to support programs for their local communities such as:…
Almond Industry Effort for Innovation and Sustainability
Almond Board of California (ABC) launched Accelerated Innovation Management (AIM), a major new strategic effort designed to make the almond industry even more efficient and sustainable. “Through our Accelerated Innovation…
2015 California Leopold Conservation Award Winner Recognized
…and Sustainable Conservation work together to determine the annual winner of the Leopold Conservation Award, which is given in honor of renowned conservationist Aldo Leopold. In his influential 1949 book,…
Visalia Teacher Honored by Ag in the Classroom
…and cited during Cates’ #FindYourFavoriteFridays & #ProduceChallenge activation. “Julie has an authentic passion for Agriculture,” explained Lori Taylor. “Her collaboration & innovation have been instrumental in the growth of The…
USDA Begins 49th Enrollment Period for the Conservation Reserve Program
…road. Since 1996, CRP has created nearly 2.7 million acres of restored wetlands. For more information FSA conservation programs, visit a local FSA office orwww.fsa.usda.gov/conservation. To find your local FSA…