…in rural areas. Roads, airports, and transportation improvements were also made possible by $140 million in investment through the Community Facilities Programs. Investments of $2.1 billion were made in the…
Highways Prove Critical to American Agriculture in USDA Reports
…consumer’s table. Efficient transportation helps keep food prices low for consumers and enables the U.S. agricultural industry to compete in a global marketplace,” USDA Undersecretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs…
Agricultural Groups Pleased with Latest Stimulus Package
…in support for the agriculture sector. Another $13 billion will be used to support nutrition programs and $7 billion will go towards broadband infrastructure. The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) will…
Registration Open for 2021 AFBF Virtual Convention
…time this year, to provide more opportunity to experience one of agriculture’s premier events. Registration will provide access to live sessions as well as special on-demand programs focused on important topics…
Well-Known Herbicide Products Change Hands, Keep Label Details
…in permanent crops, along with various vegetable crops as well. The two products can fit easily into weed management programs, complimenting other herbicide materials. Rotating in another solid option for…
Proposition 12 Challenge Receives State and Federal Support
…the federal government’s programs designed to help those facing hunger, including the Emergency Food Assistance Program and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. At a time when so many are turning…
Still Time to Participate in the Annual Latino Farmer Conference
…and NRCS programs and opportunities. The next webinar is scheduled for Thursday, January 14. Areas of focus include integrated pest management, SGMA, and irrigation management. The final webinar will take…
Select Incentive Payments Being Increased by USDA
…month and is one of the largest private-lands conservation programs in the country. Initially, the program was designed to focus on controlling soil erosion and taking areas of land out…
Public Comment Sought for Water Quantity in the West
…Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) programs. Acting NRCS Chief Kevin Norton will be hosting a virtual public listening session on Thursday, December 17. The forum will begin at 10 a.m. Eastern time. Norton…
2020 Giving Tuesday Donations Break UC ANR Records
…for UC ANR programs on Giving Tuesday this year – a 49% increase over the $130,000 raised during Giving Tuesday last year!” said Glenda Humiston, University of California vice president…
USDA Awards More Than $14 Million to Protect Animal Health
…Bill funds to increase our capabilities and prepare for potential foreign animal disease incursions,” USDA Undersecretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Greg Ibach said in a news release. “Our consultation…
NRCS California Announces New State Water Quality Specialist
…is a federal agency that works in partnership with resource conservation districts and other agricultural, conservation and educational groups. With the mission of “Helping People Help the Land,” NRCS provides…
Real Organic Project Virtual Symposium to Begin in January
The Real Organic Project (ROP) is expanding its educational efforts in providing a series of informational videos. The ROP Virtual Symposium is set to kick off in January. The theme…
Weed Survey Asks Industry Members to Help Guide Research Priorities
…is what the Western U.S. is interested in.’ That’s going to help us pull in collaborators from even more institutions to really build dynamic, forward-thinking research programs.” About the Author…