…to cost-share the purchase of conservation easements that will provide permanent protection for farming and ranching on privately owned lands. The projects made possible through the program help to prevent…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 03-20-19
…report on how biologicals are not just for organic production and we’re talking about regenerative agriculture as a farming system. Also, you’ll hear part one of an interview with Tulare…
Understanding Regenerative Agriculture as a Farming System
There is a growing interest in regenerative agriculture practices which may be the next step in farming, further advancing sustainable farm systems already in place. “Regenerative agriculture is really taking…
Farm Bureau Leaders Visit Capitol, Meet New Faces
…in the farming community of Fresno. The invitations and meetings served as a good starting point, but Farm Bureau isn’t going to hold their breath and will continue to fight…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 03-19-19
…a tax loophole, what tequila, haircare and high-density farming systems have in common and get an update of California Farm Bureau President Jamie Johansson’s recent visit with the governor. This…
Report Details Overall Benefits of Organic Production
…production and the potential for further benefits on a larger scale with increased organic acreage. The scientific evidence offered in the report demonstrates that organic farming can be an effective…
General Mills Continues Regenerative Agriculture Investments
…well as suppliers and farm advisors to implement regenerative ag practices on one million acres of farmland by 2030. Regenerative agriculture constitutes a holistic type of farming, with methods aimed…
Almond Matters: Value and Quality of Drone Monitoring Continues to Increase
…employing a drone service or purchasing a drone for continued use on a farming operation, drones have established themselves as a useful tool. “I’ve sold a lot of just your…
WTO Officially Acknowledges Chinese Subsidies Violate Rules
…that China exceeded international standards for farming support, causing trade distortion and creating artificial pricing for wheat and rice. The ruling was expected to go in favor of the U.S….
Exploring the Economic Impact of California’s Citrus Industry
The California citrus industry is valued at nearly $3.5 billion with over 3,000 growers farming 320,000 acres throughout the state. The size and scale of citrus production has both direct…
California Producers Win Prestigious Conservation Award
…and Van Dyke also presented the NACD/NRCS Olin Sims Conservation Leadership Award to Dick Went of North Scituate, R.I., for his extensive leadership ensuring conservation-minded farming techniques throughout the state of Rhode…
Extraordinary Types of Orchids to Grow
…contains over 30,000 species. And that doesn’t include the growing number of hybrid varieties. Some of the best varieties include the The Bee Orchid – that has flowers resembling a…
Harvesting Technology at the World Ag Expo
…to use,” said Bridenstine. “We’ve been able to demonstrate that the farmers that have taken advantage of this technology are keeping their crop yields the same and the quality of…
USDA Launches High-Speed Broadband e-Connectivity Resource Guide
…user-friendly tool will help rural customers find the many resources USDA has available to support the expansion and use of e-Connectivity in rural America.” The e-Connectivity Toolkit (PDF, 4.3 MB)…