…Income Tax Extension Committee will be providing guidance on the PARP application form. Producers are being encouraged to contact their local FSA office to make an appointment for applying for…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 05-30-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers NRCS California launching a new migratory bird resurgence initiative, details on trade with…
Learn About GMOs with the FDA
There’s a new resource to help consumers learn more about GMOs. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Feed Your Mind is an Agricultural Biotechnology Education and Outreach Initiative…
NRCS Investing $8 Million in Carbon Monitoring Efforts
…initiative as part of the investment. Partner groups will serve an important role in providing sample collection training and informing producers about CEMA opportunities. The measuring and monitoring of soil…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 05-24-23
…balancing act of developing new strawberry varieties, the plan to protect the Colorado River system, and data related to farm estates and tax returns. Tune in to the show for…
Growing Matters: BeSure! Campaign Stresses Importance of Pesticide Labels
…initiative to support growers and applicators in accomplishing this important goal. Growing Matters is a coalition of organizations and individuals committed to scientific discourse on the stewardship, benefits and alternatives…
Organic Support Being Offered by USDA
…Initiative that was launched late last year. The new Organic Market Development Grant (OMDG) Program and the Organic Certification Cost Share Program (OCCSP) are being offered as a means of…
Using Agtech to Attract the Next-Generation Workforce
…of attracting the next generation of agricultural workers has been the AgTechX Ed initiative. The overall effort is to upskill the ag workforce to keep pace with changing technology. However,…
California Moves to Recharge Groundwater Basins with Floodwater
…agencies roll up our sleeves to coordinate and communicate what is needed,” DWR Deputy Director of Groundwater Management, Paul Gosselin said in a news release. “Based on feedback from local…
Growing Matters: BeSure! Campaign Helps Protect Pollinators This Spring
…Matters launched BeSure!, an initiative to support growers and applicators in accomplishing this important goal. Growing Matters is a coalition of organizations and individuals committed to scientific discourse on the…
Growing Matters: BeSure! Campaign Offers Tips for Stewardship
…the environment must be considered. Protecting bees and other wildlife is a major part of good stewardship practices and is why Growing Matters launched BeSure!, an initiative to support growers…
Climate-Smart Commodities Initiative Begins Implementation
The Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities initiative is officially underway. The program from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) seeks to expand markets for goods produced through climate-smart practices. More than…
USDA Makes $20 Million Available to Improve Rural Broadband Services
…technical assistance resources. The funding is available for projects like feasibility studies, network designs, and broadband financial assistance applications. Support for the initiative is made possible through the Bipartisan Infrastructure…
NRCS Invests to Assist Producers Transitioning to Organic Production
The NRCS is investing $75 million to assist producers transitioning to organic production. As part of the multi-agency Organic Transition Initiative (OTI), USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) will dedicate…