…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,…
American Farm Bureau Seeking CFAP Application Extension
…change in Administration, has created confusion for farmers and ranchers with respect to eligibility and the application process for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program –Additional Assistance.” An additional $13 billion…
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
…San Joaquin River Exchange, and San Joaquin Settlement contractors are all allocated 75 percent of their contract supply. The Friant Division Class 1 is allocated at 20 percent, and Class…
New, Nutty Twist to Your Morning Cup of Coffee Created by VA Farmers
…change up your regular cup of Joe. Thanks to Peanut Farmers in Virginia, they’ve created a ground peanut coffee that’s ready to brew at home. Peanut Coffee is a naturally…
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…
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…
The Western View: Cap and Trade Your Cover Crop?
The winds of change certainly have blown strong from Washington, and they are at gale force in the farming industry. President Biden eliminated the Covid relief funding which benefited some…
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…
What Americans will be Eating by the BILLIONS During the Big Game
…hot, proving to be a ‘pandemic-proof’ food (NCC) — The COVID-19 pandemic has changed our lives in many ways. One thing that hasn’t changed: America’s love for chicken wings. This…
California and Denmark Sign MOU on Climate Smart Dairy Collaboration
California has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Denmark focused on climate solutions within the dairy sector. The MOU signed by the Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Fisheries…