…Department of Animal Science at U.C. Davis, Frank Mitloehner said the shut down was a climate experiment like no other. During the time of lock down, most industries and transportation…
Edible Plants You Can Grow in Bog or Marshy Soil
…in a hot, sunny climate (like in hardiness zones 8-12), consider growing water spinach. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Edible Plants You Can Grow in…
FACA Expands Membership and Narrows Its Focus
…“FACA’s 40-plus proposals demonstrate farmers and ranchers must be treated as partners as we work together to build on the impressive advances already achieved toward climate-smart farming,” American Farm Bureau…
Partnership Looks to Enhance Organic Conservation Practices
…time as climate change—with intensified droughts, heat waves, and storms—creates new challenges for farmers and ranchers.” Participation in NRCS programs has historically been limited for the organic sector. While NRCS…
USDA Leadership Continues Taking Shape with Recent Appointments
…conservation programs, we will create new market opportunities and streams of income for farmers, ranchers and producers that address climate change and environmental challenges, strengthen local and regional food systems,…
Senate Confirms Tom Vilsack as Agriculture Secretary for the Second Time
…a number of issues he would focus on as Secretary of Agriculture. Climate change, fair markets, and food security have been named as priorities for USDA to continue making progress…
Low Initial CVP Allocations Met with Disappointment
…a changing climate.” About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content Protecting Your Operation from Damaging Fire Ants July 11, 2024 CIR Agriculture Harvester…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 02-15-21
…opportunity for farmer-led climate solutions, and an ag lender’s perspective on water futures and groundwater trading. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more. Danielle…
Applications Being Accepted for Sustainable Winegrowing Leadership Awards
…or winery that best demonstrates smart business through efficiencies and cost savings from implementing sustainable practices. Finally, the Leader Award is presented to an operation that inspires others with their…
CRP General Signup Period Extended by USDA
…as the Biden administration evaluates methods for increasing enrollment. “The Conservation Reserve Program provides a tremendous opportunity to address climate change both by retiring marginal cropland and by restoring grasslands,…
Vilsack Outlines USDA Opportunities During Confirmation Hearing
…“I think we create a food system that makes healthy and nutritious food more available, more convenient, and more affordable for all Americans,” Vilsack noted. Climate change was a subject…
Conservation Practices Proven to Lower Carbon Footprint in Recent Study
…climate issues remain a priority, the figures from the study detail the role that agriculture has in addressing climate concerns. “That study reveals that our conservation practices are definitely helping…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 02-05-21
…serious COVID infections, a dry early winter leading to runoff concerns for ranches, and CA and Denmark sign an MOU on climate-smart dairy collaboration. Tune in to the show for…
California and Denmark Sign MOU on Climate Smart Dairy Collaboration
…Secretary Karen Ross noted that California has invested more than $264 million dollars over the last five years on Climate Smart Agricultural programs that focus on the dairy sector. Nearly…