…Resources Conservation Service extended the deadline for the Conservation Stewardship Program in California. The National Council of Agricultural Employers has expressed frustration over allegations of misuse of USDA’s Farm and…
Deadline Extended to April 26 for Conservation Stewardship Program
Farmers and ranchers still have time to apply for conservation assistance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Last week, USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) extended the deadline for…
Food Marketing, Security, Access Focus of Trio of Grants
…Focus of Trio of Grants Sponsored Content Controlling Fire Ants in Almond Orchards April 23, 2024 Fungicide Resistance Management Minute April 15, 2024 Fungicide Resistance Management Minute April 11, 2024…
IRA Funding to Support 138 New Conservation Easements
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing approximately $138 million from the Inflation Reduction Act into 138 new climate-smart conservation easements. These easements, as part of the Agricultural Conservation…
USDA Grants to Improve Organic Market
…USDA announced grants to 70 projects with more than $61 million in investments. OMDG offers a choice of project types: 24-month Simplified Equipment-Only with funding between $10,000 and $100,000; and…
AgNet News Hour, Thursday, 03-21-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. Today’s show includes this week’s Almond Update and information about the Conservation Reserve Program. Tune in…
Reclamation Releases Interim Plan for Colorado River System
…has been made with Mexico regarding additional conservation efforts. “This Administration has held strong to its commitment to work with states, Tribes and communities throughout the West to find consensus…
Lawmakers Pushing for Mechanization Funding for Specialty Crops
…The Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance is also supporting the initiative, emphasizing the critical role of innovation in ensuring a strong agricultural workforce and a robust farm economy. Listen to…
Rep. Duarte Doesn’t Expect 2024 Farm Bill
…(EQIP) provides technical and financial assistance to agricultural producers and forest landowners for conservation-related projects. “The GATES Act would make these patient conservation programs eligible for everybody, including bigger farms…
Incentive Programs Helping Cover Crops Thrive in Central Valley
…noted. The program that Matoian has been working through is the San Joaquin Valley Land and Water Conservation Collaborative program. It is funded by NRCS under the Regional Conservation Partnership…
AgNet News Hour, Thursday, 03-14-24
…up for the general Conservation Reserve Program. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet…
Ag and Rural Funding in the President’s Budget Request
…million from the 2024 request. The funding includes $985 million for the Natural Resources Conservation Service, an increase of $67 million above the 2023 enacted level. The proposed budget allocates…
Latest General CRP Acreage Enrollment Period Underway
Photo by Laura Ockel on Unsplash Producers have until March 29th to enroll acreage in USDA’s General Conservation Reserve Program (CRP). Rod Bain has more in today’s This Land of…
Almond Update: Upcoming Pest Management Workshops
…are available from the Natural Resources Conservation Service. Castillo said the workshops will be a more intimate event to allow for more interaction among participants. “With some of these smaller…