This image from the amicus brief of the Idaho Conservation League shows that the wetlands on the Sacketts’ property are connected to the wetland across the road and the lake…
EPA Herbicide Strategy Disappoints Ag Community
…instead of specific requirements. Farmers, however, fear the proposal is too prescriptive, making it challenging and expensive to implement conservation practices tailored to specific regions or crop types. The American…
Arizona Governor Loses Members of Water Policy Council
…with stakeholders for equitable alternatives that prioritize conservation over excessive regulation. Senate Republicans, including Senate Majority Whip Sine Kerr, have also withdrawn from the Governor’s Water Policy Council. Kerr, who…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 10-25-23
…applying for the agriculture conservation easement program, and some key numbers in the USDA’s Cattle on Feed Report. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and…
More Than $1.77 Billion Paid Out Through Conservation Reserve Program
…and landowners for voluntary conservation efforts on over 23 million acres of private land. Notably, CRP has expanded by 21 percent in enrolled acres since 2021. “We’ve made the Conservation…
Conservation Reserve Program Pays Over $1.77 Billion
Blue Vane trap in Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) field Credit: Mark Vandever. Public domain. Nearly $2 Billion is given out for conservation efforts. That’s coming up on This Land of…
CIAO Standards Act to Streamline Revisions to Organic Standards
…of the most trusted consumer labels. However, the organic sector has outpaced the federal regulatory system in recent years, hindering innovation and continuous improvement. The CIAO Standards Act addresses this…
Deadline Extended for Multiple Assistance Programs
…additional opportunity to apply for assistance. Emergency Conservation Program (ECP) applications from California producers will be accepted through December 29. The program is available for those who need assistance related…
Special ACEP Funding Available Through the Inflation Reduction Act
…are excited to support California’s producers with an historic investment in climate beneficial conservation this Fiscal Year,” said NRCS California State Conservationist Carlos Suarez. “With the addition of the Inflation…
Dairy Checkoff’s Pizza Partnerships Growing Cheese Sales
…to drive a lot of additional cheese use during the rest of 2023. Paul Ziemnisky is Group EVP of Health and Wellness, Insights, and Innovation with Dairy Management Inc (DMI)….
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 10-12-23
…Program, and the innovation and technology to be highlighted at the upcoming CAPCA conference. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous…
Almond Update: Pest Management in Almonds to Be Highlighted at CAPCA Conference
…Dr. Lauren Fann will be among the variety of presenters at the event. “She’ll be covering innovation and technology in almonds, specifically for pest control management,” said ABC Senior Specialist…
Delivery Innovation Could Reduce Hunger
…more rural areas. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program here. Delivery Innovation Could Reduce Hunger Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent /…
A Pilot to Improve Ag Workforce
…we need to strengthen protections for farm workers, and how we need to expand legal pathways for labor migration.” According to USDA Farm Production and Conservation Deputy Undersecretary Gloria Montejo…