…Inflation Reduction Act conservation investments into the conservation title of the bill. The National Farmers Union echoes the call for bipartisan support, emphasizing the necessity of a stronger farm safety…
‘Innovation is the Cornerstone’ of the California Water Plan
…conservation efforts for the next five years. Newsom said that the state has invested $9 billion in the last three years, and that “I want folks to know that we…
House and Senate Agriculture Committees Release Farm Bill Overview
…every successful Farm Bill is built on holding together the broad, bipartisan coalition of farmers, rural communities, nutrition and hunger advocates, researchers, conservationists, and the climate community. This is that…
Ag Producers Have Until May 24 to Apply for Initiatives Supporting Bird Populations
…In California, MBRI utilizes NRCS conservation practices to address habitat concerns for bird populations. The Tricolored Blackbird Initiative serves as an extension of a 2019 NRCS Regional Conservation Partnership Program…
Bill Seeks to Bolster the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
…provide our specialty crop growers with opportunities for food safety research, workforce development and water supply innovation,” Western Growers President & CEO Dave Puglia said in a news release. “To…
Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy Seeks Reform to EQIP Funding
…emphasizes prioritizing cost-effective conservation practices and advocates for transitioning farmers towards more comprehensive approaches like the Conservation Stewardship Program. By addressing these issues, IATP believes that EQIP can become a…
EPA Announces Herbicide Strategy Revisions
…on areas crucial for species conservation. This refinement could potentially reduce the land area subject to pesticide restrictions for many species. Overall, the EPA’s aim is to make the Herbicide…
Farm Bureau Increases Top Prize for Ag Innovators
…doubling the top prize at this year’s Ag Innovation Challenge. Chase Heineman (HY-neh-man), director of industry affairs for AFBF, says Farm Bureau wants to ensure they have the resources to…
Week in Review: Improved Almond Export Opportunities & Legislation to Protect Pesticide Manufacturers
…U.S. Department of Agriculture is making significant investment in the Regional Conservation Partnership Program. In February, America’s trade deficit reached $68.9 billion, the highest disparity in almost a year. The…
Regional Conservation Partnership Program Supported by $1.5 Billion
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is making significant investment in the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP). The program aims to support conservation and climate solutions through partner-driven projects. A…
AgNet News Hour, Thursday, 04-04-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. Today’s show highlights the latest snow survey information as well as investments in conservation efforts on…
USDA Seeks Partnerships to Expand Conservation on Grazing Lands
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing up to $22 million in partnerships to enhance conservation technical assistance for livestock producers and promote conservation practices on grazing lands. The…
Almond Update: Taking Advantage of Incentive Opportunities
…growers may need to adapt and tailor certain approaches to fit specific program requirements, it can ultimately pay significant dividends. Programs offered through the Natural Resources Conservation Service can be…
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 04-01-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. In today’s show there’s assistance available to support conservation in California citrus. We’ll have more on…