…known as citrus greening disease. This funding is available through the Specialty Crop Research Initiative (SCRI) Citrus Disease Research and Extension Program (CDRE), which was authorized by the 2014 Farm…
Transitioning to Organic Certification
…for conservation practices during the transition to organic. “Through NRCS’ Environmental Quality Incentives Program’s Organic Initiative, we established nitrogen-fixing cover crop mixes, developed a nutrient budget for using organic fertilizers,…
Citrus Regulation Scoping Meeting Scheduled
…the 3435 Asian Citrus Psyllid and 3439 Huanglongbing regulations. The scoping meeting will be split into two days, the first for proposed regulation changes regarding nursery stock and the second…
CA Ag Contributes to Food Banks
…out costs. They can also take advantage of a state tax credit and federal tax deduction for participating in the program. These financial incentives mean Farm to Family can be…
$4.7 Million Available in Grants
…and services that support strong local and regional food systems. Across USDA, the Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food Initiative coordinates the Department’s policy, resources, and outreach efforts related to…
Agri View: Driverless Tractors
…tractors are split into full autonomous technology and supervised autonomy. The idea of the driverless tractor appears as early as 1940, but has really come to fruition in the last…
California Water Story Split Into Two Versions
…outlook for the Golden State is a story of one region with plenty, the other facing extended drought. Rob Bain has the story. California Water Story Split Into Two Versions…
High Tunnel System Initiative
The High Tunnel System is a conservation practice available through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). This practice helps producers: Extend the growing season Improve plant quality and soil quality…
Grants to Help Ag Producers Increase Value of Their Products
…Producer Grants totaling $144.7 million. USDA awarded 205 grants to beginning farmers and ranchers. Value-Added Producer Grants are a key element of USDA’s Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food initiative,…
Animal Nutrition, Growth Grants
…were made through the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) Foundational program, administered by USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). “Animal production and health play critical roles in…
California Growers Host Inaugural Citrus Stride
…to California food banks through the Farm to Family program, an initiative that helps facilitate food donations while raising overall awareness about food security and support for California farmers. EVENT…
The Homeless Garden Project in Santa Cruz
…[NRCS district conservationist] Rich Casale to talk about the possibility of using the NRCS Environmental Quality Incentives Program Organic Initiative and conservation planning for the site.” NRCS provided soils information…
New GroupGAP Program for the Produce
…strong local and regional food systems, as described at www.ams.usda.gov/services/local-regional. Across USDA, the Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food Initiative coordinates the Department’s policy, resources, and outreach efforts related to…
Record Growth in U.S. Organic Producers
…support organic operations over the past seven years, helping to make organic certification more accessible, attainable, and affordable through a “Sound and Sensible” approach. This initiative includes streamlining the certification…