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USDA Announces Climate-Smart Partnership Projects
…bison producers who utilize climate-smart agriculture grazing and land management practices. The project will guide and educate producers on climate-smart practices most suited for their operations, manage large-scale climate-smart data…
2022 Census of Agriculture Set to Open in the Coming Weeks
…in November. Paper questionnaires will be distributed in December. USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service will be administering the census to millions of agricultural producers across the U.S. and Puerto Rico….
‘Pretty Good Season Overall’ for Watermelon Producers
After a frustrating 2021, it appears that watermelon producers are having a successful season this year. VP of Crops and Soils at Van Groningen & Sons Incorporated, Bryan Van Groningen…
Almond Update: New Grant Program to Promote Conservation Practices
…development with producers. “You might reach out to experts that you are already working with or you know are active in your area,” Roseman noted. “Whether it’s with a Resource…
VofV: Remembering Hank Giclas, Part One
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Specialty Crop Priorities for 2023 Farm Bill
Comprised of more than 200 specialty crop organizations, the Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance (SCFBA) has highlighted areas of importance for the next farm bill. The alliance representing producers of…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 09-05-22
…of organic production is pushing the need for more grower resources and the federal milk order is worth about an extra $1/cwt for California producers. Tune in to the show…
VofV: Sun World CEO David Marguleas Explains the Successful Strategies Behind a New Product
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USDA Updates Crop Insurance Plans to Broaden Access
…for many producers, including specialty crop, organic and direct market producers. The Whole-Farm Revenue Protection program protects all eligible commodities on a farm under one insurance policy. The Micro Farm…
‘Very Pleased’ with Overall California Avocado Season
…avocado growers suffered many of the same water-related setbacks that other producers have been struggling with. Had there been more rainfall during the California avocado season, fruit sizing would have…
Almond Update: Grant Supports Growers in Improving Pollinator Health
…Bayer Crop Science will be instrumental in securing the participation of producers. Lewis explained that the grant is a nice complement to the work already undertaken by the industry to…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 09-01-22
…down, a new grant that will support producers in helping increase pollinator health and the winter flooding program opportunities for rice growers. Tune in to the show for these news…
California Receives Nearly $24 Million in Specialty Crop Support
…California Department of Food and Agriculture. “USDA applauds California’s continued commitment to supporting our nation’s producers of fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, and nursery crops through the Specialty Crop Block Grant…