…of Agricultural Land Easements (ACEP-ALE) and Wetland Reserve Easements (ACEP-WRE). The program aids landowners, trusts, and entities in safeguarding wetlands, restoring ecosystems, and preserving working farms through conservation easements. ACEP-WRE…
Farm Real Estate Market Holding Steady
…highly impacted by the drought have seen seasonal pressure, with the lowest-quality farms impacted the most, while demand for higher-quality land has remained stable. The solid demand for ag properties…
More Than $100 Million Available for California Conservation
…equipment with updated, cleaner-burning technology. NRCS and Bureau of Reclamation WaterSmart projects that help improve infrastructure, delivery, and application of water on farms are also being supported. Other activities that…
National Farm Health and Safety Week
It’s a week to focus on staying safe while working in agriculture. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. NFSHW23: Preventing the Spread of Infectious Disease on Farms, Ranches…
Strawberry Industry Thankful for Flood Assistance
…and Salinas Rivers, resulted in historic flooding and levee failures. Flooding impacted nearly five percent of local farms and caused millions in damage to crops, property, and equipment. Working in…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 09-04-23
…Use in Farms survey. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet…
Whole Farm Revenue Protection and Micro Farm Policy Updates
…locally-focused markets, these policy options are designed to support farms aiming for local, regional, or specialized markets. Micro Farm insurance targets farms with approved revenue up to $350,000, while WFRP…
Almond Update: New Marketing Approaches for New Crop Year
…Operations for Campos Brothers Farms and Chair of the Board of Directors for ABC, Alexi Rodriguez said the new campaigns will help maximize ongoing marketing efforts. Rodriguez noted that the…
Tech Use on Farms
The facts on internet use on farms may surprise you. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The USDA’s 2023 Technology Use on Farms report found the areas that…
Worm Farm Conference Dates Set
…farms from all over the world will meet in Phoenix, AZ next January 11 and 12 at the Arizona Worm Farm for the third annual US Worm Business Conference. The…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 08-17-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the possibility of a Farm Bill extension, Small Farms Network becoming part of…
Study Shows Positive Economic Impact of Soil Health
…to grow soybeans, and $16 an acre less to grow all other crops. Yield increases were reported for 42 percent of farms growing corn, 32 percent of farms growing soybeans,…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 08-11-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the revisions to Form I-9, some resources offered through UC Small Farms Network,…
Department of Water Resources Officially Approves Westside GSP
…continuing the work we’ve already started by implementing groundwater projects that yield the best results for the communities we serve, including the District’s family-owned farms that reliably feed the world…