…helping farmers and ranchers take their conservation activities to the next level. Producers receive payments through CSP for actively managing, maintaining, and expanding conservation activities integrated within their agricultural operations….
Cost of Production Concerns Detailed in Farm Bureau Reports
…commodity prices,” Duvall explained in a news release. “Higher prices for crops are getting a lot of attention right now and of course help farmers balance the books, but when…
Another ‘Pop-Up’ Site Aims to Further Ease U.S. Port Congestion
…action in affording more access and support in exporting goods. “Dairy farmers and manufacturers celebrate today’s great news of an additional ‘pop-up’ site focused on helping to deliver relief for…
Food Safety Tips to Consider When Visiting Farmers Markets
Some food safety tips to consider when visiting Farmers Markets. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Photo by Ralph (Ravi) Kayden on Unsplash Farmers markets offer some of…
What You Need to Know if You’re Considering Farming Cress
…to chive, onion and mint. It does not do well next to lettuce. Some issues farmers may face when growing Cress, include flea beetles, black rot, downy mildew and anthracnose….
VofV: Navigating Climate Change – A Guide on How to Use Technology to Foster Climate-Resilient Agriculture
…out more at WGA.com. As the labor shortage in agriculture worsens and farmers struggle to get their crops harvested, are today’s Mariana Vasconcelos, an agtech prodigy who started her ag…
Farm Bureau Leadership Program Provides Students with Soft Skills
…and to also explore some of the non-traditional job sectors that exist for ag, beyond those that we always think about,” Stever-Blatter said. “Students that may want to be farmers…
Secretary Vilsack Urges Caution in Statements About Ukraine
…will on the part of the Ukrainian farmers to be able to plant this summer. And what they need is fuel. The fuel that is being used in military applications…
USDA to Support Domestic Fertilizer Production with New Grant Program
…through the program. The goal is to increase the domestic supply of fertilizer products to address supply issues and increasing costs. Farmers have been dealing with higher fertilizer costs in…
Smart Phone App Provides Farmers Instant Access to Market Data
The new smart phone app providing farmers instant access to market data. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. USDA Market News mobile phone app Images courtesy of USDA/AMS…
Use of Conservation Practices Increases Over Past Decade
…and targeted nutrient management strategies are needed. “This latest CEAP report shows that farmers have done an outstanding job over the years in using innovative conservation strategies that help mitigate…
Trouble-Free Fruit Tree with a Sweet Floral Flavor and Tropical Twist
…– Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0/Wikipedia image Tree farmers in the warmer regions of the United States may want to consider switching things up and growing a crop a little…
U.S. Dairy Groups Unhappy with Canadian Trade Proposal
…said in a press release. “This pattern of behavior has gone on too long. All that American dairy farmers want is fair and good-faith implementation of USMCA’s dairy provisions. That…
USDA Makes Important Updates to Farm Loan Programs
…with an emphasis on historically underserved farmers. Farm loans are critical for producers in providing access to the necessary capital to run a farming operation. “USDA remains committed to examining…