…input will help refine policies and ensure they balance conservation goals with practical land use considerations. The proposal represents a milestone in conservation efforts for the monarch butterfly, whose population…
Almond Update: Almond Industry Sees Growth and Sustainability Milestones
…a huge step in the right direction in terms of really respecting the environment,” she said. Bee and Water Innovations Turner underscored the almond industry’s role in supporting pollinators. “Of…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 12-10-24
…farms through their Community Fund, which offers micro-grants to promote sustainable farming practices. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson…
Record NRCS Program Acreage Enrollment
DepositPhotos image Fiscal Year 2024 proved to be a banner year regarding acres enrolled in the various USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) programs. Rod Bain reports. Record NRCS Program…
Almond Update: Healthy Soils Week Highlights Farming Innovation and Public Engagement
…the groundwork for this sustainable practice to be recognized in USDA conservation programs. “The almond orchard was the basis for the early work that the almond board of California funded…
Healthy Soils Week Highlights Benefits of Regenerative Farming Practices
…farmland through conservation easements but has since expanded its mission. Today, it also advocates for regenerative farming practices, emphasizing soil health, water quality, and climate change mitigation. “We have two…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 12-03-24
…and former Trump administration official. She holds a degree in agricultural development and previously led the Office of American Innovation and the Domestic Policy Council during Trump’s first term. Lorrie…
Public Input Needed on How to Improve Conservation Practice Standards
…benefits, as supported by peer-reviewed scientific literature. Conservation practices providing climate benefits are delivered through existing conservation programs. This includes the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP), Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP), and…
Almond Update: Almond Acreage in California Declines for Third Straight Year
…Turner emphasized the industry’s resilience and innovation, noting its efforts to meet global demand and improve practices. California remains the world’s leader in almond production, celebrated for its sustainable practices…
Farm Groups Respond to Brooke Rollins’ Nomination as Agriculture Secretary
…Rollins’ nomination, focusing on her potential to support innovation and strengthen the sorghum industry. France stressed the importance of advancing policies that promote biofuels and nutritious food products. National Cattlemen’s…
Signup for Agricultural Conservation Easement Program Continues
Courtesy of NRCS The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) reminds landowners and eligible entities that signup continues for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP). While…
Sustainable Vineyards Expand in California
…SIP program ensures that vineyards meet high standards for water conservation, habitat preservation, business management, and more. Among the new members is Foxen Vineyard in Santa Maria, whose estate Tinaquaic…
USDA Announces Investment to Conserve Forestlands Nationwide
…Since 2021, the USDA has invested $758 million in conserving more than 500,000 acres. Major projects include the Pee Dee Basin Initiative in South Carolina, the largest land conservation project…
Supporting Local and Regional Food System Development
DepositPhotos image A series of USDA grants were issued to projects under a set of local and regional food system development and promotion programs. Rod Bain has more. Sponsored Content…