In a landmark move, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is allocating over $1 billion to the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP), ushering in a new era of conservation on…
Conservation Investments Highlighted at California Dairy
COURTESY: Debra Denhart, USDA-NRCS COURTESY: Debra Denhart, USDA-NRCS COURTESY: Debra Denhart, USDA-NRCS COURTESY: Debra Denhart, USDA-NRCS COURTESY: Debra Denhart, USDA-NRCS Conservation investments made by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)…
New Proposal for Management of Colorado River Reservoirs
…the risk of critical reservoir levels, the Colorado River Basin faces historically low levels, requiring ongoing conservation efforts for water delivery and long-term sustainability. Listen to the report below. Brian…
Second Annual FFA Future Leaders Fundraising Drive Underway
…up of more than 704,000 members today. FFA members may apply for the FFA Future Leaders Scholarship until January 11, 2024 at https://www.ffa.org/participate/grants-and-scholarships/scholarships/. Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media,…
Senator Cramer: The Clean Water Act Definitions Remain Muddy
This image from the amicus brief of the Idaho Conservation League shows that the wetlands on the Sacketts’ property are connected to the wetland across the road and the lake…
EPA Herbicide Strategy Disappoints Ag Community
…instead of specific requirements. Farmers, however, fear the proposal is too prescriptive, making it challenging and expensive to implement conservation practices tailored to specific regions or crop types. The American…
Arizona Governor Loses Members of Water Policy Council
…with stakeholders for equitable alternatives that prioritize conservation over excessive regulation. Senate Republicans, including Senate Majority Whip Sine Kerr, have also withdrawn from the Governor’s Water Policy Council. Kerr, who…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 10-25-23
…applying for the agriculture conservation easement program, and some key numbers in the USDA’s Cattle on Feed Report. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and…
More Than $1.77 Billion Paid Out Through Conservation Reserve Program
…and landowners for voluntary conservation efforts on over 23 million acres of private land. Notably, CRP has expanded by 21 percent in enrolled acres since 2021. “We’ve made the Conservation…
Conservation Reserve Program Pays Over $1.77 Billion
Blue Vane trap in Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) field Credit: Mark Vandever. Public domain. Nearly $2 Billion is given out for conservation efforts. That’s coming up on This Land of…
CIAO Standards Act to Streamline Revisions to Organic Standards
…of the most trusted consumer labels. However, the organic sector has outpaced the federal regulatory system in recent years, hindering innovation and continuous improvement. The CIAO Standards Act addresses this…
Deadline Extended for Multiple Assistance Programs
…additional opportunity to apply for assistance. Emergency Conservation Program (ECP) applications from California producers will be accepted through December 29. The program is available for those who need assistance related…
Special ACEP Funding Available Through the Inflation Reduction Act
…are excited to support California’s producers with an historic investment in climate beneficial conservation this Fiscal Year,” said NRCS California State Conservationist Carlos Suarez. “With the addition of the Inflation…
Dairy Checkoff’s Pizza Partnerships Growing Cheese Sales
…to drive a lot of additional cheese use during the rest of 2023. Paul Ziemnisky is Group EVP of Health and Wellness, Insights, and Innovation with Dairy Management Inc (DMI)….