…One area of focus is addressing inequities within USDA programs. Vilsack also noted that he would like to lead the department in providing more food security and meeting nutritional needs….
Conservation Practices Proven to Lower Carbon Footprint in Recent Study
…to show that NRCS and the conservation practices demonstrate how working lands can voluntarily reduce emissions and also become a climate solution,” Suarez noted. “Those programs have grown exponentially because…
Participation in U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol May Bring Added Benefits to Growers
…believe there may be some opportunities down the road for growers who are participating in the Protocol to take advantage of programs that may become available on a voluntary basis,”…
California and Denmark Sign MOU on Climate Smart Dairy Collaboration
…Secretary Karen Ross noted that California has invested more than $264 million dollars over the last five years on Climate Smart Agricultural programs that focus on the dairy sector. Nearly…
Almond Matters: Much-Needed Rainfall Comes with Bloom on the Horizon
…part, most of your fungicide programs start at bloom or prior to bloom with bud swell and we’re not quite there yet.” While out in some orchards recently in Kern…
Climate Goals Established by President Biden Executive Orders
…ways for better collaboration. Biden has indicated a desire to improve federal programs to help boost the adoption of climate-smart agricultural practices. “NCBA looks forward to working with President…
USDA Providing Temporary Debt Relief to Thousands of Farmers
…for producers borrowing under the Farm Storage Facility Loan and the Direct Farm Loan programs. Non-judicial foreclosures, debt offsets, and wage garnishments are also being suspended. The agency will also…
RCPP Final Rule Incorporates Feedback from Industry Stakeholders
…rule. As directed by the 2018 Farm Bill, the RCPP final rule includes updates to several programs. “The Regional Conservation Partnership Program is a powerful program that enables us to…
Innovation Accelerator for the Wine Industry Coming to Sonoma County
…be able to get some of the projects off the ground and really do that matching of local grape growers to those innovators to do some pilot programs.” Building connections…
USDA Announces Hemp Final Rule, Formalizing Regulatory Requirements
…in March 2019,” USDA Marketing and Regulatory Programs Under Secretary Greg Ibach said in a news release. “USDA staff have taken the information you have provided through three comment periods…
Dr. Jewel Bronaugh Nominated for Deputy Secretary of Agriculture
…as Deputy Secretary of Agriculture. We are especially encouraged by her strong background in farm programs, extension, education, and research.” In her various roles within agriculture, Bronaugh has led efforts…
MSOB: Entomopathogenic Fungi in a Rotational Program
…Multiple different programs were tested in the research. The rotation that included entomopathogenic fungi was found to be just as effective as the conventional methods and a little cheaper. Listen…
How to Treat Some Common Plant Pathogens Naturally
…and treat them with natural means. We will cover this in the next week of programs. Potato Blight was caused by one of the worst plant pathogens out there. Prevention…
Week in Review: Ag Support in Newsom Budget, Deadline Nearing for Ag Order 4.0
The latest budget proposal from Governor Gavin Newsom contains significant investment in valuable agricultural programs. The recent Ag Order 4.0 hearings have raised a level of concern as the timeline…