…the program. USDA is increasing that amount to a flat $35 a month for all participants. The increase will be funded through the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. USDA is…
MSOB: Biologicals Market Growing Fast With Lots of Opportunities
…into various topics with unbiased experts in the field of biologics to help the industry better understand the product category. This episode of Making Sense of Biologicals is made possible…
Fruits and Vegetable Purchases Incentivized with American Rescue Plan
…of fruits and vegetables. With $490 million provided by the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, USDA has offered states, tribal nations and territories the option of boosting the cash-value…
Questions Raised by Targeted Drought Declaration
…by what was learned from the last drought emergency in California. State officials feel better prepared for addressing drought conditions and will continue to monitor the situation closely in the…
Legislation Is First Step Toward Establishing Viable Carbon Markets
The Growing Climate Solutions Act of 2021 is being described as an important first step for getting farmers more involved in viable carbon markets. It would create a certification program…
Health Bite: Easy Ways to Pack Protein Into Busy Diet
…First, the easy one: protein bars. These are a protein supplement, and definitely not better than the real thing, which is of course eating animal meat. But in a pinch,…
SGMA Assistance Bill Moving Through Legislative Process
Assembly Bill 350 seeks to help farmers and ranchers navigate the implementation of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA). The SGMA assistance bill would provide funding for technical support for…
Ag Industry to Streamline Development of Harvest Automation Technology
…that established. Duflock explained they have “a quarter of road to build” in the development of the tech stack. Once completed, the initiative will begin moving into the next phase….
Reintroduction of Growing Climate Solutions Act Praised By Ag Groups
…ranchers as they feed families around the globe,” said American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall. “AFBF welcomes the introduction of the Growing Climate Solutions Act, which builds on the…
USDA Seeking Comment on Rural Renewable Energy Pilot Program
…by the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 for USDA to develop a program supporting rural communities’ efforts to expand renewable energy. The request for information is intended to help guide…
Newsom Takes Limited Action in Addressing Drought Conditions
Governor Gavin Newsom has taken limited action to address the drought conditions that California is currently experiencing. During a visit to Lake Mendocino, Governor Newsom has declared a drought emergency…
Cactus Pear Shows Potential as Climate Resilient Commercial Crop
…of production. Prior to that, researchers will be performing a life cycle analysis to get a better understanding of productivity. Cushman said they will be looking specifically at the production…
Bringing Ag and Tech Professionals Together Key to Successful Innovation
…would be better served learning more about what the end user wants from new agtech, and the same approach can apply to the agriculture industry as well. “The way to…
MSOB: Why is Seaweed Well-known in Biological Industry?
…documented in helping animals. “[In animals] they have a similar impact on growth, production, optimizing their diet intake, suppression of parasites, improved milk production, reduced body temperature and also it…