The USDA is investing funds for healthier school meals. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Photo by Alexander Kovacs on Unsplash USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service launched a…
Cotton Trust Protocol Second Annual Report
…in water use efficiency; a 25% reduction in energy use; a 21% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions; a 78% reduction in soil loss, and positive Soil Conservation Index for 70% of growers….
SNAP Participation Varied Across States from 2019 to 2021
…USDA’s Economic Research Service Wednesday reported the 2021 figure is an increase of about 5.8 million per month compared with fiscal year 2019. SNAP participation increased nationwide during the COVID-19…
USDA Prospective Customer Survey
…Agency (FSA), Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), and Risk Management Agency (RMA). Robert Bonnie, USDA’s Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation says a robust survey response that includes the…
Almond Update: Fertigation and Irrigation Sessions at Almond Conference
…irrigation.” The hybrid session will feature Mallika Nocco from UC Davis, Kevin Greer with Tehama County Resource Conservation District, and Tom Devol with the Almond Board. Several growers will also…
Mississippi River Grain Shipments Down 78 Percent
Drought continues to cause a major slowdown in shipping. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Image by Andy from Pixabay The USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) says the…
Producer Perspective Sought in USDA Survey
…on programs and services available through USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA), Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and Risk Management Agency (RMA). The survey is available online at farmers.gov/survey, and producers…
NRCS Seeks Data on Equipment Replacements Made Possible Through EQIP
The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is seeking information on equipment replacements under the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). Engine and equipment replacement has been made possible under EQIP through…
Ag Groups Ask Congress to Prevent Potential Railroad Strike
…congressional leadership saying action will be necessary if the parties fail to reach an agreement. “Resolution of the dispute before November 19 is necessary to ensure uninterrupted rail service,” the…
USDA Investment Seeks to Broaden Participation in Crop Insurance Options
…to do to engage underserved producers in our risk management tools. These two partnerships will let us engage with communities that have historically lacked access to resources and education. Both…
Webinar Explaining Details of AB 2188 Being Hosted Tomorrow
Recently signed legislation has made changes to how employers can conduct various types of drug testing. The Farm Employers Labor Service (FELS) is hosting a free webinar titled “How Do…
Scientists Working on Prevention of Cattle Pinkeye
…and have negative economic impacts on the beef industry. Now, USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) scientists have revealed that there are two different variants, or…
First Round of Meat Industry Investments Announced
…and Poultry Supply Chain. Resources are being dedicated to support the expansion of independent processing capacity and in turn, help lower costs for consumers and create economic opportunities in rural…
Deadline Nearing to Apply for $63 Million in Conservation Funding Assistance
…made available through CSP. USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in California has indicated that December 9 is the deadline to apply. Although NRCS will accept applications for both EQIP…