Agricultural producers still have an opportunity to apply for conservation funding assistance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Opportunities made possible through the farm bill include the Environmental Quality…
Nearly $119 Million in FARMER Funding Accepted and Appropriated
…has by far. So, it’s the best bang for your buck if you will. That’s the terms coming from the regulatory agencies.” The FARMER funding will help producers upgrade their…
MSOB: Biological Control Having Positive Impact on Bagrada Bug Issues
…is made possible by Marrone Bio Innovations, leading the movement to environmentally sustainable farming practices through the discovery, development and sale of innovative biological products for crop protection, crop health…
Further Increases to Water Fees ‘Reprehensible’
…over the last three years. WAPA pointed out during last month’s hearing that SWRCB fees were already exponentially higher than other regulatory programs. “You add our air quality fees, our…
Farm Groups Thankful for ‘Generational’ Debt Relief Assistance
…Act (IRA). Nearly $800 million has already been distributed to producers with direct or guaranteed loans administered by USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA). “Let’s be clear – this debt relief…
Additional $30 Million in Federal Funds to Support Sites Reservoir
…advance water storage and conveyance supporting local water management agencies, farmers, families and wildlife.” After regulatory requirements and other water rights are adhered to, Sites Reservoir captures and stores stormwater…
Farmers Can Now Make 2023 Crop Year Elections
…by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Producers have until March 15, 2023, to enroll in these two programs. The Farm Service Agency (FSA) has started issuing payments totaling more…
VofV: Global Competition Requires Urgent Supply Chain Tech Innovation
…of finances. Yield Lab Asia Pacific invested in DiMuto to help farmers “do more with less” and adapt to a growing population and increasing environmental stresses. Finally, Gary and Claire…
Farmers, Ag Organizations Against EPA Proposal
More than 16,000 farmers and agricultural organizations recently united against EPA’s proposed revision to its 2020 atrazine registration review decision. The farmers and agricultural organizations representing corn, citrus, grain sorghum,…
Almond Update: Irrigation Technology Workshop Series Begins November 3
…the ABC event page. ABC Field Outreach and Education Specialist, Michael Roots said the series will be held in multiple areas of California to offer a variety of growers an…
Dairy Margin Coverage Signups Open Through December 9
…tool to determine the appropriate level of coverage for their operation. “Dairy producers are the backbone of many agricultural communities across rural America,” Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator Zach Ducheneaux…
MSOB: Biologicals Have an Opportunity in Between Organic and Traditional
…Biologicals is made possible by Marrone Bio Innovations, leading the movement to environmentally sustainable farming practices through the discovery, development and sale of innovative biological products for crop protection, crop…
USDA Providing Relief to Qualified Borrowers Struggling to Make Payments
…to expedite assistance to distressed borrowers of direct or guaranteed loans administered by USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) whose operations face financial risk. USDA: “Work already started” USDA says work…
‘Bad Precedent’ in Allowing Bumblebee Species to be Considered Fish
…Western Agricultural Processors Association (WAPA), Roger Isom said the decision could set “a bad precedent.” Allowing bumblebees and other insects to be considered for protection under CESA leaves several questions…
