…strategy to maximize the positive impact on water resources. Jeff Fortune, Board President, acknowledged the critical role of family farms, expressing gratitude for their collective efforts in reaching the initial…
2023 Irrigation and Water Management Survey Underway
…comprehensive dataset on irrigation activities and water use in American farms, ranches, and horticultural operations. The survey, linked to the 2022 Census of Agriculture, aims to support the USDA’s promotion…
Sites Reservoir Project Moving Forward After Environmental Review
…to cater to the needs of diverse stakeholders including urban areas, farms, and the environment. During the six-year-long environmental analysis, Fritz Durst, Chair of the Sites Project Authority Board of…
Final Plans for Sites Reservoir Project Released
…water that will adapt to our changing climate and provide a more reliable water supply for California’s communities, farms, and environment,” Chair of the Sites Project Authority, Fritz Durst said…
Agriculture Secretary Speaks at FFA National Convention
…leaders. He emphasized the importance of ensuring that farms of all sizes have the opportunity to succeed. “At National FFA, we’re preparing our students to be tomorrow’s leaders in agriculture,”…
First Major Water Storage Project in Over a Decade Moving Forward
…given California’s changing climate, is a critical component of a more secure future for the communities, farms and wildlife dependent on the Central Valley Project for their water supply. We…
Special ACEP Funding Available Through the Inflation Reduction Act
…of Agricultural Land Easements (ACEP-ALE) and Wetland Reserve Easements (ACEP-WRE). The program aids landowners, trusts, and entities in safeguarding wetlands, restoring ecosystems, and preserving working farms through conservation easements. ACEP-WRE…
Farm Real Estate Market Holding Steady
…highly impacted by the drought have seen seasonal pressure, with the lowest-quality farms impacted the most, while demand for higher-quality land has remained stable. The solid demand for ag properties…
More Than $100 Million Available for California Conservation
…equipment with updated, cleaner-burning technology. NRCS and Bureau of Reclamation WaterSmart projects that help improve infrastructure, delivery, and application of water on farms are also being supported. Other activities that…
National Farm Health and Safety Week
It’s a week to focus on staying safe while working in agriculture. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. NFSHW23: Preventing the Spread of Infectious Disease on Farms, Ranches…
Strawberry Industry Thankful for Flood Assistance
…and Salinas Rivers, resulted in historic flooding and levee failures. Flooding impacted nearly five percent of local farms and caused millions in damage to crops, property, and equipment. Working in…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 09-04-23
…Use in Farms survey. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet…
Whole Farm Revenue Protection and Micro Farm Policy Updates
…locally-focused markets, these policy options are designed to support farms aiming for local, regional, or specialized markets. Micro Farm insurance targets farms with approved revenue up to $350,000, while WFRP…
Almond Update: New Marketing Approaches for New Crop Year
…Operations for Campos Brothers Farms and Chair of the Board of Directors for ABC, Alexi Rodriguez said the new campaigns will help maximize ongoing marketing efforts. Rodriguez noted that the…