…baits when used correctly. Coordinating bait applications with irrigation will help to ensure efficacy. Burkdoll recommends allowing two to three days between irrigation cycles to make an application when the…
Funding Opportunities Expanded for Specialty Crop Growers
…For more details and to apply, visit farmers.gov/food-safety or contact a local USDA Service Center. Listen to the report below. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn…
NCBA Calls USDA Proposed Rule “Direct Attack”
…create the opportunity for more new and better markets,” Vilsack said while announcing the rule Tuesday at the Center for American Progress. NCBA Vice President of Government Affairs Ethan Lane…
Deadline Approaching for Grassland Conservation Reserve Program
…Landowners interested in the program should contact their local USDA Service Center before the June 28 deadline. Continuous CRP enrollment is also available, with automatic acceptance for eligible participants. Listen…
Court Dismisses Environmental Challenge to Sites Reservoir
…agencies. Environmental groups, including Friends of the River and the Center for Biological Diversity, had argued that the project would harm endangered fish by diverting too much water from the…
Capital for Beginning Farmers and Ranchers Act Introduced
…California Certified Organic Farmers, and the National Center for Appropriate Technology. The bill is expected to alleviate certain financial barriers by providing the necessary capital and support to ensure long-term…
Tribal Ag Trade Mission a First
It’s the first USDA trade mission of its kind. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. USDA conducts its inaugural agricultural trade mission centered on expanding global market access…
Grant Project to Increase Organic Consumption Through Education and Promotion
The Organic Trade Association and The Organic Center have received a $2.2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The Organic Market Development Grant aims to expand organic…
New USDA Programs Ease Transition to Organic Production
…experts or mentors. In 2023, NRCS allocated $12 million in 22 states, signing 112 contracts with transitioning producers. To apply, producers should contact NRCS at their local USDA Service Center….
USDA-NRCS Provides Conservation Programs for Organic Producers
…technical and financial assistance for conservation practices that are popular among organic as well as traditional producers. This includes cover crops, integrated pest management, drip irrigation, high tunnels and rotational…
NRCS California Invests $1.3M in Working Lands for Wildlife Initiatives
…information on how to apply, interested individuals can contact their local NRCS Service Center. Listen to the report below. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook…
Particular Soil Treatment Helps Organic Strawberry Production
…and weeds without synthetic fumigants, ASD involves applying easily digestible carbon sources like rice bran, covering the soil to limit oxygen, and initiating a fermentation process through drip irrigation. A…
‘Innovation is the Cornerstone’ of the California Water Plan
…supports up to 40 million acre-feet of storage, where a principal emphasis will be placed on improving groundwater recharge and minimizing the burdens of permitting irrigation practices. Nemeth said that…
Growing Matters: BeSure! Campaign on Keeping Pollinators Safe
…is supported by the American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) and National Pesticide Safety Education Center (NPSEC). Hear the interview Listen to Todd Hanson, Bayer Product Manager for corn seed treatments discuss pesticide safety…