…a memorandum of understanding with the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), recognizing the role of voluntary conservation practices in pesticide management. This collaboration aims to integrate NRCS practices into…
Final ERP Payments Being Distributed by USDA
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the issuance of final Emergency Relief Program (ERP) payments totaling around $306 million. These payments, administered by USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA),…
California Climate Laws Challenged by Ag and Business Groups
…entities that do not have the resources for comprehensive emissions reporting. The lawsuit aims to prevent the enforcement of these laws, representing yet another constitutionality question in regard to state-enacted…
USDA Spotlight on Specialty Crops
…“This is really aimed at enhancing and partnering with the specialty crop industry and across the USDA to make sure first the resources that USDA has for producers are pulled…
Week in Review: Snowpack Still Below Average & Conservation Stewardship Opportunities Now Available
…10, and many in the industry are evaluating how the budget will affect agriculture. California ranchers have the opportunity to make improvements to their operations through NRCS’ Conservation Stewardship Program….
Vilsack on Food as Medicine
…a Health and Human Services Department summit of the same name. “My point of view is, I think, somewhat couched by the fact that I lost my parents at a…
Cultiva Fruit Cuticle Summit
…that keeps the natural water in and unwanted environmental factors out. “Global warming. Environmental change. You can call it what you want, but our environment is changing and that environment…
Federal Investments to Support U.S. Specialty Crops
…(RAPP), will provide $65 million over two years to enhance global exports and open new markets for specialty crops. Administered by the Foreign Agricultural Service, ASCE aims to address barriers…
Farmers Can Now Pay Farm Loans Online
…service; provide additional customer self-service tools; and expand credit access to assist more producers. On average, local USDA Service Centers process more than 225,000 farm loan payments each year. Pay…
Snow Survey Shows Conditions Remain Below Average
…Water Resources. COURTESY: California Department of Water Resources The results from the snow survey recorded 29 inches of snow depth and a snow water equivalent of 10 inches, which is…
CSP Opportunities for California Ranchers
California ranchers have the opportunity to make improvements to their operations with assistance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). An unprecedented amount of funding is…
Shielding Agriculture from Cyber Attacks
…cybersecurity threats to the agriculture industry. Courthouse News Service says the review would include analyzing existing threats, the potential impacts of a cyberattack on the safety and availability of food…
Water and Disease Management During Almond Bloom: Insights from BASF
As almond orchards gear up for bloom, BASF Tech Service Representative Jessica Samler underscores the critical importance of proper irrigation and disease management during this crucial phase. Samler emphasizes, “Proper…
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 01-29-24
…talk with one of President Biden’s climate advisors about the decision to pause exports of liquid natural gas. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to…