…a sizable increase from the 15.4 million acres of cover crops listed in the 2017 Census of Agriculture. The USDA’s Conservation Practice Adoption Motivations 2021 Report says a large number…
Investment of More than $71 Million to Support Underserved Producers
…(NIFA). “This is a major step in the right direction as the Biden-Harris Administration continues to ensure underserved groups can more fully access and participate in federal programs and services,”…
Genetically Engineered Crop Acreage Grows
A look at genetically engineered crops. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. USDA’s Economic Research Service says genetically engineered seeds were commercially introduced in the U.S. for major…
Nearly $119 Million in FARMER Funding Accepted and Appropriated
…has gotten a lot of reductions,” Isom noted. “It’s the most cost-effective program out of any regulation or incentive program that the Air District or the California Air Resources Board…
Week in Review: Water Fee Increase & Sites Project Financial Support
The State Water Resources Control Board has moved forward with a proposal to further increase water fees for several programs. Agricultural organizations have expressed appreciation for the recent debt relief…
Warm, Dry Winter Expected to Complicate Drought Conditions
…to further exacerbate the drought conditions in California. A recent projection from the National Weather Service shows that at least half of California is expected to receive less-than-normal levels of…
Pumpkin Season in Full Swing
…most of those pumpkins make quite the trip to get to those stores, patches, and porches. The USDA’s Economic Research Service says about 40 percent of pumpkin acres are harvested…
Almond Update: New Industry Resource to Be Made Available at Almond Conference
…Agriculture and Natural Resources. “All the content, all the images, have been reviewed by UC experts,” said Nicolau. While the printed resources have been tremendously helpful for the industry, ABC…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 10-27-22
…resources and details on the upcoming 8th annual Latino Farmer Conference. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour…
Farm Bureau Informational Webinars Today and Tomorrow
…Farm Employers Labor Service. The CalSavers Is Expanding: Are You Ready? webinar will take place on October 28 at 10 a.m. It will feature presentations from the Outreach & Marketing…
California Agriculture Represented in East Africa Trade Mission
…supported by the Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS). “The Foreign Agricultural Service team looks forward to introducing U.S. exporters to the many business opportunities that exist in East and Central Africa,”…
New Report Shows Decade of Trends in School Meals
…Research Service found that following the change in standards, schools obtained more fruits and vegetables through USDA Foods and especially through USDA’s Department of Defense Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program….
Further Increases to Water Fees ‘Reprehensible’
The State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) has moved forward with a proposal to further increase water fees for several programs. President and CEO of the Western Agricultural Processors Association…
Farm Groups Thankful for ‘Generational’ Debt Relief Assistance
…Act (IRA). Nearly $800 million has already been distributed to producers with direct or guaranteed loans administered by USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA). “Let’s be clear – this debt relief…