…especially states looking for better ways to align their operations across multiple programs.” “Making government more efficient, effective and accountable is a cornerstone to serving the people of Michigan better,”…
Improvements to Crop Insurance continue in 2018
…changes based on stakeholder feedback. “RMA has a responsibility to producers to provide flexible and available crop insurance,” said RMA Acting Administrator Heather Manzano. “We also have a responsibility to…
EPA to Finalize WOTUS Repeal in April
…said it was important that the new rule doesn’t say “everything under the sun” falls under the jurisdiction of the Clean Water Act, noting that corn growers farm over 90…
USDA Seeks Applications for $10 Million in Conservation Innovation Grants
…communities, and improve their bottom lines,” said Rob Johansson, Acting Deputy Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation. “Today’s announcement supports our efforts to help producers build economically-strong and resilient…
Republican Governors Meet VP About NAFTA
…U.S. to make sure it doesn’t harm agriculture and global trade while it updates NAFTA. “The administration was clear that it wants to be able to negotiate a better deal…
Farmers Decline to Get Involved in USDA/GIPSA Suit
Many farmers were upset for months about a U.S. Department of Agriculture decision to withdraw the interim final rule from the Grain Inspections, Packers, and Stockyards Act (GIPSA). Politico says…
USDA Highlights $40 Million in Infrastructure Investments in Rural Communities
…attracting new businesses downtown. Ohio: Harrison Township received $525,000 to finance the construction of a building to house township offices, maintenance facilities and equipment. This new building will replace two…
Register for Inaugural California Coffee Summit
…farms from Morro Bay to San Diego, with acreage forecasted to increase in 2018. While only a small percentage of that acreage is currently producing, demand continues to build for…
How to Plan, and Work, Your Winter Kitchen Garden
…For a better and longer yield be sure to harvest the outermost leaves. Perfecting your produce will be ebb and flow. Tend your garden indoors as you would if it…
NRCS Invests 84.6 Million Through EQIP for 2017
…over $150 million. “California’s farmers and ranchers continue to demonstrate keen interest in conservation,” says Acting State Conservationist Ray Dotson. “We received nearly 3,500 applications for projects to protect water,…
Legislators Educated During California Healthy Soils Week
…the agencies and regulatory boards, so that we can have just a better chance at more efficient and effective implementation of conservation practices.” Listen to the interview below. Jeff Borum…
Bringing Space Technology to Water Needs in California Vineyards
ARS scientists are saving water in California’s vineyards by using satellite data and computer models to better manage water resources. Bill Kustas and Martha Anderson are fine-tuning computer models at…
National Produce Consumption Still Significantly Low
…for better access to fresh produce in cafeterias and other food service venues. Increasing produce consumption can provide multiple types of health benefits. Eating fruits and vegetables can reduce the…
Family of Late California Farmer Accept Conservation Award
…wetland restoration and other conservation activities,” said McAleese. For over 25 years, Thomson had a mission to enhance soil health and improve the land he farmed. He established an 850-acre…