…Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) will now have $40 million less than anticipated for HSP funding. CDFA Secretary Karen Ross recently issued an apology to stakeholders for the accounting…
Shifting Consumer Demand for Dairy Foods Fuels Butterfat Boom
…a new report (.pdf) from CoBank Knowledge Exchange, the butterfat boom will continue as the entire dairy supply chain is capturing additional value from milk with higher fat and protein…
Substantial Funding Increase Helps Boost RCPP Improvements
…Agricultural Conservation Easement Program, $250 million to the Conservation Stewardship Program, and another $250 million to the Environmental Quality Incentives Program. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter…
Lawmakers Discuss Farm Bill Extension
…Committee, David Scott (D-GA), called on fellow representatives to extend the 2018 Farm Bill by one year. “We stand united against any efforts to take food away from children’s families…
Nearly Double the Acreage for California Rice Farmers This Year
…year.” Rice fields provide essential habitat for other species as well, including juvenile salmon. Programs incentivizing winter flooding and the production of fish food in rice fields have seen increased…
Conservation Investments Highlighted at California Dairy
…Maddox Dairy can also serve a purpose beyond addressing environmental concerns. As interest increases in sustainably produced products, it can make American products more attractive in the marketplace. “This will…
New Proposal for Management of Colorado River Reservoirs
…for the near-term operation of Glen Canyon and Hoover Dams until 2026. The Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement is part of the ongoing, collaborative effort to update the operating guidelines. The…
Second Annual FFA Future Leaders Fundraising Drive Underway
…field, and $10,000 scholarships for students pursuing agriculture-related four-year majors. In partnership with the National FFA Organization, Tractor Supply Company Foundation is underwriting the scholarship. “Tractor Supply is deeply invested…
Final Plans for Sites Reservoir Project Released
…water that will adapt to our changing climate and provide a more reliable water supply for California’s communities, farms, and environment,” Chair of the Sites Project Authority, Fritz Durst said…
Quarantine Boundaries Updated for Multiple Pests
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has been expanding multiple quarantine boundaries over the past several weeks. One of the latest expansions is for Huanglongbing (HLB). Following the…
Grower Participation Requested for Citrus Life Cycle Survey
…citrus industry. The goal of the project is to quantify the environmental impacts and benefits of citrus production, covering everything from water and electricity usage to grove management practices and…
Agriculture Secretary Speaks at FFA National Convention
…for careers in food, agricultural science, natural resources, and related fields. He shared USDA’s vision to secure the future of American agriculture and opportunities for the next generation of agricultural…
Rebates Approach Offers Viable Solution for Addressing Groundwater Challenges
…program can be implemented successfully. The Pajaro Valley Water Management Agency oversees the program, landowners facilitate projects, and a third-party certifier helps assess and monitor the projects. Over 25 years,…
Federal Urban Agriculture Committee to Meet this Month
…economic development, supply chain, and other areas related to urban, indoor, and other emerging agriculture production practices. The public is invited to attend virtually by registering on the USDA website….
