…Programs at the Farm Service Agency says more acres were enrolled in the Grasslands Conservation Reserve Program this year than ever before. “There were 4.6 million acres that walked into…
USDA Extends Application Deadline for Organic Dairy Program
…our offices,” said John Berge, Acting Deputy Administrator for Farm Programs at the Farm Service Agency (FSA). “So, we extended it to August 11. We initially opened it up on…
GATES Act Aims to Include Larger Farms in Conservation Programs
…or they’re just not going to be relevant.” The GATES Act would apply to the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), and Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP). Congressman…
Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance Lauds Introduction of Legislation Addressing Industry Needs
…that get 75% of their income from farming or related farming practices. It would apply to the Conservation Reserve Program, Environmental Quality Incentives Program, and Conservation Stewardship Program. SCFBA has…
Approved Groundwater Sustainability Plans Now Totals 40
The Department of Water Resources (DWR) recently announced the approval of additional groundwater sustainability plans (GSPs). Ten plans were approved for non-critically overdrafted groundwater basins. Approval was given to the…
Record-Setting Grassland Conservation Reserve Program Signup
…future signups or to implement existing and new Conservation Reserve Enhancement Partnership (CREP) agreements in 2024,” said Zach Ducheneaux, administrator of USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA). Signups for Grassland CRP…
Latest Citrus Forecast Shows a Nominal Decline from Early Expectations
The recent citrus forecast from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) highlights a small decline in overall production. USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is expecting 2.52 million tons for…
Almond Update: ‘Connecting the Dots’ at This Year’s Almond Conference
…be a bit different than last year. “Our CEO Richard Waycott is retiring after 21 years at the Almond Board. So, we felt like it was a natural fit for…
Cotton Growers Asked to Complete Survey
…2023 Natural Resource Survey. This survey will guide Cotton Incorporated’s future research priorities and help document U.S. cotton production improvements. The online survey should take 25 to 35 minutes to…
Manure Recycling on the Farm
…their own operations. New data from USDA’s Economic Research Service shows most manure applied to U.S. cropland, 78 percent, comes from animals raised on the same operation. Meanwhile, 14 percent…
DWR Awards Nearly $17 Million in LandFlex Grants
The Department of Water Resources has awarded nearly $17 million through its LandFlex Program. Three groundwater sustainability agencies (GSAs) will be receiving the funding through the second phase of the…
USDA Investing in Urban Agriculture
…Secretary Xochitl Torres Small made the announcement in Philadelphia. “The USDA announced 17 new Urban Service Centers and ten new urban county committees, as well as approximately $10.7 million in…
Punjabi American Growers Seek Almond Board Reform
…behalf of the 235 signatories of the letter, Ameet Sharma says ABC needs to “reallocate resources” and refocus on “building long-term demand for almonds.” A considerable amount of ABC resources…
Organic Dairy Producers Still Have Time to Apply for New Assistance Program
…hardships in the organic dairy industry. This assistance will help keep organic dairy operations sustainable until markets return to more normal conditions. Through USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA), $104 million…