…that the industry already made in reducing emissions, and try to impose one-size-fits-all solutions on industries they don’t fully understand.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting Listen to Sabrina…
Health Benefits of Gardening
…are five of them. Gardening can boost your physical health by increasing your activity levels, reducing stress, lowering blood pressure, and helping to maintain a healthier weight. People can also…
USDA Investment in Rural Renewable Energy
…convert its 30-year-old water distribution system into a resilient and autonomous clean energy system running off of 100 solar panels and reducing the CO2 output of the community by 31…
Industry Groups Call for Trade Market Support for Ag Products
…letter states. “This should be a wake-up call regarding America’s declining economic influence in the world due to our failure to advance new tariff-reducing trade agreements.” Signatories of the letter…
Concerns for the Future of Pest Management in California
…agriculture. “It’s like the mandates that the state’s putting on us for reducing emissions; you’ve got to help us. You’ve got to get us the tools. We’re not saying no…
USDA Celebrates First National Biobased Products Day
…Plan and Executive Order #14057, which focuses on making the federal government carbon-neutral by 2050 and reducing planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions by 65% by 2030. A key component of these…
Budget Constraints Threaten Important Ag Incentive Programs
…seeking funding support through the program. FARMER matches funding so that growers can purchase a new tractor, crushing the old one, and thereby reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Isom noted that…
Western Water Supply Issues to be Addressed in New USDA Strategy
…better water forecasting and protecting overall water availability. NRCS will be implementing a variety of strategies to meet the challenges, including reducing surface water withdrawals, modernizing water infrastructure, and completing…
Details of Climate-Smart Agriculture Investments from IRA
…support other environmental co-benefits, including – among other things – water conservation, wildlife habitat improvements, and reducing runoff. How to Apply NRCS accepts producer applications for its conservation programs year-round,…
State Unveils Roadmap for Reducing Pesticide Use
Over the course of nearly two years, California has been developing a framework for reducing pesticide use and transitioning to a more sustainable pest management approach. The Sustainable Pest Management…
World’s First Agriculture-Focused Satellite Launches
…will support growers with reducing carbon dioxide emissions and help them to develop sustainable agricultural methods. The company says the information will have important environmental benefits for the planet and…
Collaboration Critical for Advancing the Raisin Industry
…any kind of human intervention,” Hubbell said. Eliminating or reducing the need for labor and inputs is a core focus and driving factor behind innovation. Partnerships between farmers and developers…
Virus Undercuts Fungus’s Attacks on Wheat
…and quality of the crops’ grain. Under wet, humid conditions, the scab fungus can release a toxin that can contaminate the grain, reducing its point-of-sale value or leading to outright…
USDA Launches New Virtual Nutrition Center of Excellence
…and lifestyle. As part of the announcement, USDA convened a panel of experts that discussed nutrition’s role in improving overall health and reducing risks for diet-related chronic diseases. Listen to…