…development in digital agriculture, precision farming, and advanced analytics to create novel solutions that address real-world challenges; offering consulting services to support food producers, agribusinesses and policymakers leveraging data-driven insights…
Additional Payments for California Rice Producers
…farming activities exceeds 75 percent of their average AGI, they qualify for a higher payment limit of $250,000. Conversely, those with an AGI below 75 percent of their average AGI…
Conservation Assistance to Be Supported By $70 Million Investment
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $70 million in initiatives aimed at enhancing outreach to underserved farming communities, expanding access to conservation assistance, and promoting career opportunities in…
Senator Tuberville Pushes for Farm Programs
…don’t understand that.” He said the farm safety net in the farm bill is vital to keeping America farming. “This safety net is a level of pricing if the price…
Risk Management Education Supported by $6.5 Million Investment
…risky business. We need to work with growers, and livestock producers to provide them training and resources about risk management options and how to apply them to their farming businesses.” …
One Week Left to Apply for New Organic Transition Pilot Program
…submit an application. Administered by CDFA’s Office of Environmental Farming and Innovation (OEFI), the program aims to provide block grants to support farmers and ranchers in their transition to organic…
Almond Update: Incentive Opportunities for Growers
…webpage to be more user-friendly. The key priority was to improve the functionality of the online resource so that growers can find what they are looking for with ease. “Everything…
Ag Market Growth Ahead
…to the escalating demand for genetically modified (GM) crops, which possess advantageous traits like insect tolerance and herbicide tolerance. The global organic farming market is projected to expand to $287.83…
California FAIR Plan Expansion Awaits Governor Newsom’s Signature
…resort. It has become increasingly more important over the past decade with California experiencing historic wildfires and many farming operations encountering difficulty in obtaining insurance coverage. “Farmers and ranchers have…
Grant Program to Complement Orchard Stewardship Incentive Program
…growers through the program. Additionally, 11 percent of all BDG acreage is Bee Friendly Farming certified. Sonke notes that OSIP is also a complementary component of the Blue Diamond USDA…
California Avocado Industry Remains Resilient Through Storm
…using environmentally friendly farming practices, ensuring worker well-being, contributing to healthy communities and maintaining economic viability. We expect the remaining crop to be available for retailers and foodservice operators who…
Worm Farm Conference Dates Set
…been a better time to build or expand a Worm Farming business. The world is craving sustainable waste reduction and highly productive organic growing methods. Prices have never been higher…
Financial Assistance Available to Farm Loan Borrowers
…part of an ongoing effort to keep borrowers farming, remove obstacles that currently prevent many borrowers from returning to their land, and improve the way that USDA approaches borrowing and loan…
More Time Requested for Review of EPA’s Vulnerable Species Pilot Program
…Association (ASA) also asked for additional time to provide feedback. “This 152-page proposal is one that requires significant consideration to provide meaningful feedback to the agency,” ASA explained. “The extent…























