…this partnership will vitalize critical areas of the supply chain, fostering opportunities for small and midsize producers, expanding access to nutritious food, and enhancing overall supply chain resiliency. Those interested…
Ag Groups Express Concern Over Trade Relations with China
…on providing alternative market access in the Asia-Pacific region to reduce reliance on the Chinese market. Diversifying markets not only mitigates risks for U.S. farm goods but also strengthens diplomatic…
Equipment Replacement Incentives Are Working
…central to the achievement. Through strategic partnerships and grant programs, the proclamation stated the ag sector met its commitment to replacing equipment “and achieved over 11 tons per day of…
Partnership for U.S. Forests
A new partnership to improve the nation’s forests. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The nonprofit conservation organization American Forests is teaming up with the USDA Forest Service…
National Christmas Tree Now on Display
…performances by the United States Coast Guard’s Guardians Big Band. In partnership with NPF, CBS will broadcast the 2023 ceremony on Friday, December 15 (8 p.m. EST/PST) on the CBS…
Working to Strengthen Agriculture’s Talent Pipeline
…One of the primary objectives of this partnership is to create a seamless pathway for young individuals who are passionate about agriculture to transition from FFA to AFA. By doing…
Report Confirms Second Straight Year of Decline in Almond Acreage
…Land IQ, initiated in 2018, has yielded a comprehensive living map of California almonds. The partnership provides statistical transparency to industry stakeholders worldwide. The comprehensive insight into California’s almond landscape…
Substantial Funding Increase Helps Boost RCPP Improvements
In a landmark move, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is allocating over $1 billion to the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP), ushering in a new era of conservation on…
Nearly Double the Acreage for California Rice Farmers This Year
…a crucial role in supporting wildlife, particularly along the Pacific Flyway. Johnson emphasized the significance of rice fields as surrogate wetlands in a state that has lost over 95 percent…
Conservation Investments Highlighted at California Dairy
…impact of over $5 billion in new funding made possible through the Investing in America agenda. Among these funds, $1.1 billion was specifically allocated to the Regional Conservation Partnership Program…
Second Annual FFA Future Leaders Fundraising Drive Underway
…field, and $10,000 scholarships for students pursuing agriculture-related four-year majors. In partnership with the National FFA Organization, Tractor Supply Company Foundation is underwriting the scholarship. “Tractor Supply is deeply invested…
Agriculture Secretary Speaks at FFA National Convention
…session of the 96th National FFA Convention and Expo during Thursday’s opening session. He also signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the organization formalizing a partnership to prepare more students…
First Major Water Storage Project in Over a Decade Moving Forward
…Sisk Dam, currently a 382-foot high earthfill embankment, is set to undergo a transformative 10-foot crest elevation. This strategic expansion, complementing an ongoing seismic safety enhancement project, is poised to…
El Niño, Winter Weather, and Impacts on Agriculture
…could lead to drier than normal conditions in parts of the Pacific Northwest. “We’ll have to keep an eye on the Columbia River basin and some of the smaller waterways…