…help existing organic farmers and those transitioning to organic production and processing. Other efforts under OTI include AMS’ National Organic Program’s (NOP) Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP). TOPP builds…
USDA Seeking Producer Feedback for June Survey Reports
…crop year,” NASS Pacific Regional Director Gary Keough said in a news release. “The results are used by farmers and ranchers, USDA, exporters, researchers, economists, policymakers, and others to inform…
AgNet News Hour, Wednesday, 05-08-24
…bill proposals and investments made through the NRCS Working Lands for Wildlife partnership. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes……
NRCS California Invests $1.3M in Working Lands for Wildlife Initiatives
…Grouse Initiative (SGI) and Southwestern Willow Flycatcher (SWFL) initiative. The initiatives are being made available through the NRCS Working Lands for Wildlife partnership. They are aimed at supporting farmers and…
New Resources to Promote Financial Access and Equity for Ag Producers
…technical assistance to the agricultural community, the Farm Service Agency’s partnerships with organizations like FarmRaise, Inc. increase awareness of and broader participation in our extensive suite of farm and farm…
Ag Producers Have Until May 24 to Apply for Initiatives Supporting Bird Populations
…In California, MBRI utilizes NRCS conservation practices to address habitat concerns for bird populations. The Tricolored Blackbird Initiative serves as an extension of a 2019 NRCS Regional Conservation Partnership Program…
Almond Update: ‘Own Your Prime’ Campaign Outperforms Expectations
…Morin said the partnership with Coach Prime surpassed expectations. It has been particularly valuable in television advertising during University of Colorado football games. “The TV that we purchased, it actually…
Farm Bureau Increases Top Prize for Ag Innovators
There’s a bigger prize for top ag innovators. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Courtesy of AFBF The American Farm Bureau Federation, in partnership with Farm Credit, is…
Week in Review: Improved Almond Export Opportunities & Legislation to Protect Pesticide Manufacturers
…U.S. Department of Agriculture is making significant investment in the Regional Conservation Partnership Program. In February, America’s trade deficit reached $68.9 billion, the highest disparity in almost a year. The…
GA Rep. Scott on Farm Bill Progress
…thinks they should be separate. “I’ve advocated for separating them for the last several years. I do think that the partnership has worked over the course of the last several…
Regional Conservation Partnership Program Supported by $1.5 Billion
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is making significant investment in the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP). The program aims to support conservation and climate solutions through partner-driven projects. A…
Global Ag Land Shift Over Six Decade Period
…Bain: Among the findings of a recent USDA study on transformation of agricultural production progression and shift towards sustainability over a six decade period landed Global AG grew 8% during…
Vilsack Urges Toning Down Anti-China Rhetoric, Citing Farm Exports
…TikTok to China’s spy balloon to its hacking and aggression in the Pacific, U.S. officials and lawmakers have pushed back against Beijing for months. But Secretary Tom Vilsack said at…
Incentive Programs Helping Cover Crops Thrive in Central Valley
…noted. The program that Matoian has been working through is the San Joaquin Valley Land and Water Conservation Collaborative program. It is funded by NRCS under the Regional Conservation Partnership…