…event is hosted by California Farm Bureau and brings together Farm Bureau members, 4-H and FFA students, producers, and supporters. It also gives folks a chance to listen to guest…
Improved Soil-Moisture Data Tool Available to Farmers
…collaboration with NASA and George Mason University. The Crop Condition and Soil Moisture Analytics tool known as Crop-CASMA provides high-resolution data in an easy-to-understand format. The Crop-CASMA tool is available online for…
Concerns Over Mexico’s Trade Policies Heightened
…meaningful determination as to the impact of these seasonal imports on our markets.” The ITC heard from a variety of witnesses during an online hearing on the matter. Figures presented…
Biden’s Proposed Budget Brings Added Support to USDA
…U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). According to the 61-page summary, the budget request includes a 16 percent increase in funding for USDA, for a total of $27.8 billion. The additional…
New Resource for Science-Education Available from USDA
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has a new online resource available aimed at providing additional science-education. The new AgLab tool from USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is now available…
Produce Working Group Seeks Food Box Program Adjustments
…the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) call for comments. The produce working group provided a 13-page document containing 30 recommendations for a successor to the Farmers to Families Food Box…
Ag Innovation Challenge from Farm Bureau Accepting Applications
…encouraged to submit an online application. “Farm Bureau members across the country continue to grapple with a number of challenges associated with the pandemic,” AFBF President Zippy Duvall said in…
More Money: CFAP 2 is Back Open
…payment limitations is available through USDA’s online resource. Farmers and ranchers seeking assistance have multiple avenues for applying. Producers can apply through the online application portal or through coordinating with…
How to Help in the Fight Against Destructive Pest
…you source your plants and seeds. If you purchase them online, choose reputable domestic suppliers, or import them legally to ensure you don’t also accidentally import exotic pests and diseases….
Western Growers Continues Support for Center for Produce Safety
…our performance and reduce the risk of food safety outbreak,” Puglia explained. Western Growers also contributed $1 million during CPS’s previous fundraising campaign back in 2015. For the latest fundraising…
Explorer Course Being Offered by Center for Land Based Learning
…May 22 to July 3 and then again from August 21 to September 25. The course offers online classes, farm tours, and hands-on field sessions. “It’s just going to give…
Conservation Innovation Grant Proposals Being Accepted by NRCS
…institutions of higher learning. Individuals and tribal governments and organizations are also eligible. The application form for innovation grants is available online through Grants.gov. NRCS anticipates making CIG selections by…
Capitol Ag Day: A Chance to Counter the Farm Sector COVID Response Narrative
…Bureau members to attended. Normally producers, supporters, 4-H and FFA students, and industry leads from across the state come to listen to speakers and advocate for the industry right on…
USDA Makes Additional Funding Available for Value-Added Produce Grant Program
…are encouraged to begin the application process now, with application toolkits available online. Listen to the radio report below. USDA Makes Additional Funding Available for Value-Added Produce Grant Program About…
