Some ways to make all of those autumn leaves work for your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Image by S. Hermann & F. Richter from Pixabay…
Dairy Margin Coverage Available, with New Program Expansion
…“We encourage dairy producers to make use of the support provided by enrolling in supplemental coverage and enroll in DMC for the 2022 program year.” USDA has also been issuing…
USDA Launches Loan Guarantee Program to Create More Market Opportunities, Promote Competition and Strengthen America’s Food Supply Chain
…This funding announcement follows the Biden-Harris Administration’s September announcement about the steps it is taking to address concentration in the meat-processing industry. It adds a new commitment of $100 million for guaranteed…
MSOB: Taking a Closer Look at Biosolids Applications
…Villa. “The data does show that soil fertility is improving. We see nitrogen increasing. We see carbon increasing. So, it seems to be like a win-win scenario here.” There are…
VofV: The Interplay Between Water, Tech and Regulation
This episode of the Voices of the Valley podcast is brought to you today by the Western Growers Association. Supporting producers that grow the best medicine in the world. Find…
Challenges When Caring for Livestock in the Winter Time
How to care for Livestock in the winter time. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Winter can present challenges when caring for livestock, when it comes to protection,…
Proposed Changes to FSMA’s Produce Safety Rule
…agricultural water. FDA has indicated that the proposal is in response to stakeholder feedback, addressing concerns about the complexity of the ag water requirements. “The proposed rule is the latest…
Hemp Producers Get Support With Improved Crop Insurance
…is an uninsurable or ineligible cause of loss and will result in the hemp production being ineligible for production history purposes. The hemp crop insurance policy is available in certain…
Almond Update: Tickets Available for Almond Conference Events
…in-person conference. “I think everyone in the industry is excited, registration has continued to pour in this past week and we’re pushing up against I think 3,000 people preregistered.” The…
VofV: The Next Wave of AgTech – Plant Probiotics
…out more at WGA.com. Are you wondering what the next hot opportunity in agtech is? Ponder no further. It’s microbes (aka probiotics for plants). Bruce Caldwell, chemical engineer extraordinaire and…
California Walnut Board Supports Industry Growth During Record Crop Year
…months. Production Research Delivers Short- and Long-Term Benefits The CWB continued investment in research programs to maintain competitiveness in walnut production and processing, as well as invested in applied projects…
New Micro Farm Policy Available from USDA
…packaging commodities or value-added products like jam. Micro Farm is available for the 2022 crop year. Sales closing dates are Jan. 31, 2022, Feb. 28, 2022, or March 15, 2022,…
USDA Begins Accepting Applications for $1.15 Billion in Loans and Grants
…ReConnect program. USDA anticipates issuing a new Notice of Funding Opportunity to make the additional funds in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law available in 2022. “High-speed internet is the new electricity,”…
Grants Awarded to Strengthen Local and Regional Markets for U.S. Ag Products
…of 2021 (Pub. L. No. 116—260). For a list of grant recipients and to learn more about AMS’ investments in enhancing and strengthening agricultural systems, visit www.ams.usda.gov/grants. USDA touches the…