…nutrient application. Producers interested in CSP are encouraged to learn more online or contact their local USDA service center. Listen to the radio report below. Conservation Stewardship Program Deadline Extended to April 15…
Rep. Scott: Work on 2023 Farm Bill On Track
…of the puzzle for our progress. We are also working closely with Tom and the USDA and our other stakeholders to host briefings and meetings with our members of the…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 03-23-22
…roughly $35 million available through the 2501 Program and Chico State ag students named “Top Team” in a USDA FSA contest. Tune in to the show for these news stories,…
Another ‘Pop-Up’ Site Aims to Further Ease U.S. Port Congestion
A partnership between the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA) seeks to further address port congestion. Access to a 49-acre “pop up” site in Seattle…
No Surprises in Grape Crush, But Report Highlights Future Considerations
…lose very much if any at all winegrapes to smoke exposure in 2021.” The report compiled by CDFA and USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service notes that average prices also increased….
Pop Up Port Facilities Provide Innovation to Export Efficiency
Photo by Tom Fisk on Pexels.com Official portrait of Secretary Thomas J. Vilsack. USDA photo by Tom Witham Bottlenecks at the ports brought on by the pandemic are causing more…
Fragile, Invasive Weed Threatening Ecosystems of Lakes and Ponds
…Aquatic Invasive Species Research Center./USDA Image The Eurasian watermilfoil is a herbaceous aquatic plant, known to form dense mats on the surface of water bodies, such as lakes and ponds….
Week in Review: Shipping Costs and Carrier Consolidation & New Fertilizer Grant Program
…nut growers to become more receptive to implementing a cover crop system in their orchards. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will be supporting domestic fertilizer production this summer through…
American Agriculture Exports to Mexico in 2021 Help Narrow Trade Gap
U.S. agriculture exports to Mexico reached record highs in 2021 in several categories. A recent report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) indicates that the value of agricultural products…
Four-Legged Pets Trained to Sniff Out Damaging, Invasive Pests
…beetle larvae at the Oregon Zoo. USDA/APHIS image They may be man’s best friend but they’re also angling to be Agriculture’s best friend. Detector Canines, trained by the USDA’s PPQ…
Program Helping Protect Pollinators from Invasive Pests
The USDA program helping protect pollinators from invasive pests. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. “Plant Protection Today” highlights our latest innovations and most successful programs and activities….
USDA to Support Domestic Fertilizer Production with New Grant Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will be supporting domestic fertilizer production this summer through a new grant program. A total of $250 million in grants will be made available…
Smart Phone App Provides Farmers Instant Access to Market Data
…courtesy of USDA/AMS USDA Market News tablet app (1) Images courtesy of USDA/AMS USDA Market News tablet app (2) Images courtesy of USDA/AMS USDA Market News tablet app (3) Images…
Use of Conservation Practices Increases Over Past Decade
A new U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) report shows use of no-till, crop rotations, more efficient irrigation methods and advanced technologies have climbed in recent years. The report from USDA’s…