…and related activities in rural areas and to protect the environment, enhance quality of life, and alleviate poverty. Some of the issues covered include demographic changes and impacts in rural…
Habitat for Wildlife and Pollinators
…(ideally from early spring to late fall) and add or protect potential nest sites and caterpillar hostplants. NRCS provides technical and financial assistance to farmers, ranchers and forest landowners to…
Research into Sustainable Crop and Livestock Production Methods
…true innovations and ground-breaking discoveries in agriculture to combat childhood obesity, improve and sustain rural economic growth, address water availability issues, increase food production, find new sources of energy, mitigate…
New Cost Studies for Growing Almonds
UC releases new cost studies for growing almonds UC Agricultural Issues Center has released three new studies on the cost and returns of growing almonds in the Sacramento and San…
USDA Unveils New ‘Urban Agriculture Toolkit’
…Resources Conservation Service technical and financial assistance for drip irrigation and seasonal high tunnels to extend the growing season. Farm Services Agency microloans that provide up to $50,000 in financing…
Farmers Check Impact of Spring Storms
…can heal if small enough and not create any mold issues; however, in massive downpours and the closer it is to harvest, the cherry can split from top to bottom,…
Identifying Vine Mealybug, A Growing Problem
…that financial impact until several years down the road. Battany says the key is identifying infestations early and taking care of the problem then. These bugs can have several generations…
Antimicrobial Resistance Research
…improving and sustaining rural economic growth, addressing water availability issues, increasing food production, finding new sources of energy, mitigating climate variability, and ensuring food safety. To learn more about NIFA’s…
Resource to Help Food Hubs
USDA Offers New Resource to Help Food Hubs Improve Financial Performance Rural Business-Cooperative Service Administrator Sam Rikkers announced a new resource to help food hubs improve their financial performance. Food…
New Partnerships to Link Underserved Farmers
…that provide financial, disaster or technical support. Nearly $2.5 million will go to nonprofits, associations, universities, and foundations that will provide training and information on agricultural best practices, local networking…
Dairy: Focus on Defending Common Names Rights
…issues with an important Central American Free Trade Agreement partner, Honduras. Tom Suber, president of the U.S. Dairy Export Council said, “U.S. dairy exporters believe it is critical for USTR…
NRCS Hosts Mid-year Advisory Meeting
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in California is hosting a mid-year State Technical Advisory Committee (STAC) meeting on May 5, 2016, to discuss programs, initiatives, and conservation issues….
Agri View: Farming Times
…best financial ratios for agriculture. Ever. On the row crop side, we are bracing for what will clearly be tougher times. We know the sector as a whole will register…
Measuring Conservation Impacts on Water Quality
…in nine states including Arkansas, Indiana, Mississippi, Missouri, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Washington and Wisconsin. The financial assistance is available through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) to install and…