The USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in California has announced federal assistance opportunities for agricultural producers for Fiscal Year 2025. While applications for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP)…
Farm Bill Faces Uncertain Path Forward Post-Election
…of the bill’s passage remains a significant factor. Lane explained, “Whether that happens in lame duck, because we have a newly open to compromise Democratic conference up on Capitol Hill……
Engine Technology Forum Urges California to Boost Support for Renewable Biofuels in Clean Energy Policies
DepositPhotos image The Engine Technology Forum (ETF) has called on California’s energy and environmental agencies to recognize renewable biodiesel and renewable diesel as essential decarbonization tools. ETF made its case…
California Expands Program to Double Nutrition Benefits for Low-Income Shoppers at Farmers’ Markets
Photo by Shelley Pauls on Unsplash The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Office of Farm to Fork (CDFA-F2F) has announced that proposals are now open for the 2025 California…
American Agriculture History Minute: Grain Silos Developed
DepositPhotos image I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. In 1873, Fred Hatch, a farmer from Illinois, built what is believed to be America’s first variation of the…
Future of U.S. Biofuels Hinges on Sustainable Aviation Fuel Incentives
DepositPhotos image Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) could drive significant growth in the U.S. biofuels sector, but the industry’s success will depend on favorable market and regulatory conditions. Agricultural feedstocks are…
Organic Research Field Day Highlights Funding Needs for Climate-Smart Solutions
DepositPhotos image The Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF) recently hosted Representatives Zoe Lofgren and Jimmy Panetta for a field day at the USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Salinas station. The…
CDFW Now Accepting Applications for Wolf-Livestock Loss Compensation Program
DepositPhotos image The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is now accepting applications for direct loss compensation under the Wolf-Livestock Compensation Program (WLCP). Livestock producers who have experienced confirmed…
Xerces Society’s 2023 Efforts Highlight Pollinator and Habitat Protection
Bumblebee insect on white blooming cherry blossom. Bumblebee insect. The family of bees. Blossoming of whiskey. White flower. The Cherry Orchard. Pollination of trees. Nectar. By malaha3/DepositPhotos image The Xerces…
American Agriculture History Minute: Cargill Brothers Develop Grain Storage
DepositPhotos image I’m Mark Oppel with an American Agriculture History Minute. As grain production grew in the mid -1800s, it became evident farmers could not use all the crops they…
Cattle Don’t Spread Cheatgrass According to New Study
Wikimedia image by Famartin A recent study from the University of Nevada-Reno reveals that cattle aren’t spreading cheatgrass seeds through grazing, contrary to what many believed. The study shows that…
Rains Give Hope to Wheat Growers
DepositPhotos image Recent rains are bringing hope to some wheat growers. Gary Crawford has more. Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt…
Organizations Collecting Donations for Ranchers Hit by Wildfires
Shutterstock image It’s a story that California ranchers know too well, devastation caused by wildfire. This time, it’s ranchers in North Dakota who were hit and now need an assist…
New Data for Food Data Central
Shutterstock Image A USDA website centered on comprehensive food composition data was recently updated, providing additional resources to nutritionists, researchers, and consumers. Kyle McKillop of the Economic Research Service tells…