…historic pieces of legislation: the bipartisan Infrastructure, Investment, and Jobs Act which included more than 2.9 billion dollars for USDA’s rural broadband programs, water storage, and a new Bioproduct Pilot…
Western Water Supply Issues to be Addressed in New USDA Strategy
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is continuing efforts to address western water supplies through new approaches. USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) will be working to mitigate challenges through…
Biggest U.S. Farms Obtaining More Land
The big are getting bigger. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. USDA’s annual Farms and Land in Farms Report shows the country’s largest farms with sales of $1…
Sorghum: A Useful Pollinator Food Source
…can be an important food source for pollinators and other beneficial insects during times when pollen and nectar are scarce. Researchers from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS)…
Officials Respond to Confirmed ACP Discovery in Sonoma
Adult Asian citrus psyllid on a citrus leaf. USDA/ARS Photo by David Hall Asian Citrus Psyllid (ACP) has been confirmed in Sonoma Valley. Local officials with the Sonoma County Department…
Week in Review: House Speaker Addresses World Ag Expo & CA Farmers Get Flood Damage Assistance
…the Emergency Conservation Program. Multiple pieces of legislation have been introduced in an effort to limit further investment from foreign entities. USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service will be dispersing the…
Conservation Reserve Program General Signup Opens February 27
…Department of Agriculture (USDA), CRP provides opportunities for agriculture to invest in long-term conservation approaches. Last year, more than five million acres were enrolled into the program through signups. USDA’s…
Census of Agriculture Accepted by USDA Through Spring
…in the 2022 Census of Agriculture, according to USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS). Although the deadline for submitting the ag census just passed, NASS will continue to accept completed…
Biden to Nominate Xochitl Torres Small as USDA Deputy Secretary
…with more than 40 years at USDA, will serve as Acting Deputy Secretary. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s program here. Biden to Nominate Xochitl Torres Small as USDA Deputy Secretary Sabrina…
Details of Climate-Smart Agriculture Investments from IRA
…conservation programs and adopt climate-smart practices. The Inflation Reduction Act provided an additional $19.5 billion over five years for climate-smart agriculture through several USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) programs….
Inflation Reduction Act Adds Nearly $20 Billion to Support Conservation Programs
An additional $19.5 billion will be made available to producers and landowners through the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will use the funding to further…
Emergency Conservation Assistance Available to Address California Storm Damage
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is accepting applications for the Emergency Conservation Program (ECP). USDA’s Farm Service Agency is accepting applications in relation to the recent storm damage many…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 02-13-23
…cold weather during grape bloom and USDA engaging industry members on new organic rules. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous…
Legislation Seeks to Protect U.S. Farmland from Foreign Investment
Lawmakers are looking to address the amount of foreign investment in American farmland. U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) figures show that foreign entities held an interest in nearly 51 million…