…CFFA President Ian LeMay said it was a beneficial meeting, where issues related to drought and the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) were highlighted. “She understood the severity of it…
MSOB: Improving Soil Health Supports Beneficial Nematodes
…populations in check. Shaw has been actively engaged in researching ways to improve populations of beneficial nematodes in the soil. Adding organic material to soils, cover cropping, and reduced tillage…
USDA Moves Forward with Debt Relief for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers
…under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA). The NOFA lays out guidelines of loan payments for eligible farmers and ranchers that have qualifying direct farm loans. Sections 1005…
Groups Call for Technical Assistance Funding for Farm and Food Businesses
…better prepare for market volatility and make more informed business decisions in the future. The organizations note that this type of investment helps to create new jobs and ensure financial…
MSOB: Biocontrol Treatment Mitigates HLB Symptoms
…is helping mitigate the impact of HLB. “Trees that we injected with the biocontrol had far fewer symptoms than the control trees that we had not treated. In some of…
Climate-Smart Agriculture Report Outlines USDA Strategy
…need for supporting new and better markets for ag and forestry products generated through CSAF practices. The climate-smart agriculture report provides an overview of actions needed to achieve climate goals…
Farm Groups Gather to Discuss Cattle Market Concerns
…of packer capacity and captive supply, along with oversight were also points of concern. In addition, the groups discussed better enforcement of the Packers and Stockyards Act. The purpose behind…
Conservation Innovation Supported by Significant Investment from USDA
…and landowners implement new tools, technologies, and practices for better natural resource conservation. All CIG proposals will need to be submitted by July 19. Non-federal entities and individuals are all…
MSOB: Biological Options for Western Flower Thrips
…latest Making Sense of Biologicals episode, Dara details some of those western flower thrip control options with timing considerations. For instance, if using entomopathogenic nematodes. “They can actually attack all…
Over $2.3 Million Invested in Small Business Innovation Research
…better method for determining the freshness of chicken feed on farms. Other projects address phosphorus in fields and streams, E. coli detection, and water treatment for ag irrigation. The next…
Small Farms Still Eligible for On-Farm Readiness Reviews
…for you employees. They go over sanitation of the equipment, tools, buildings. They go over your growing and harvesting activities.” Listen to the radio report below. Small Farms Still Eligible…
Almond Matters: Getting an Early Start to Ant Control
…see any ant activity at all, you better start putting a bait out there to knock them out,” Burkdoll explained. “You want to wipe out the entire colony before your…
Groundwater Accounting Platform to Become Available Statewide
…agencies will be working together on the project. The purpose is to assist water users to better manage available water supplies and implement more sustainable practices. Water users will have…
Pre-Harvest Testing Guidance to Bolster Leafy Greens Food Safety
…better address potential hazards. The new guidance provides parameters to determine risk when leafy greens are grown in proximity to animals. “We are aware that adjacent land use is needing…