Participants in the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) may soon see a temporary increase to their benefits for the purchase…
CRP Expansion to Provide Further Participation Incentive
…is also investing $330 in the Regional Conservation Partnership Program and $25 million for On-Farm Conservation Innovation Trials. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West…
Legislation Is First Step Toward Establishing Viable Carbon Markets
…Congressional session. The bill will not negatively impact any current farm bill or conservation programs. There are also strong confidentiality and conflict of interest provisions in the legislation. Many farmers…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 04-27-21
…are affecting ag, more potential funding for CFDA’s most popular sustainably program called SWEEP, and learn the importance of communications between growers and beekeepers. Tune in to the show for…
NACD Provides $13 Million in Technical Assistance Grants
The National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) has awarded $13 million in new technical assistance grants to provide conservation support to communities in over 400 conservation districts. With funding assistance…
Robert Bonnie Nominated to Oversee USDA Farm Programs
President Joe Biden has nominated Robert Bonnie to serve as Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The position is responsible for overseeing…
SGMA Assistance Bill Moving Through Legislative Process
…put in place, there would be the opportunity for folks to have a conservation management plan and the technical support provided to them to look at what the future outcomes…
Growing Matters: Communication Key for Growers and Beekeepers
…brought to you by the Growing Matters Coalition, an initiative reminding farmers and applicators to follow stewardship best practices to protect pollinators and other wildlife. Visit growingmatters.org for more information….
Reintroduction of Growing Climate Solutions Act Praised By Ag Groups
…establish a certification program at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to assist with enrollment in a carbon-credit market. USDA would also establish a certification program for third-party verifiers to…
USDA Seeking Comment on Rural Renewable Energy Pilot Program
…the new programs development. The new program seeks to address American energy needs while also combatting issues of climate change and providing economic opportunities in rural areas. Written comments will…
Enrollment Open for U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol for 2021 Cotton Crop
…in the supply chain. U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol board member, Ted Schneider said that the process for enrolling in the program is simple and well worth the effort. “It’s easy,…
Klamath Water Users Brace for Tough Conditions With Low Allocation
…to provide assistance for local Tribes. The U.S. Department of Agriculture is also making $10 million in assistance available through the Wildfire and Hurricane Indemnity Program Plus. Despite the financial…
Central Valley Canals Primed to Receive Support for Failing Infrastructure
…River Restoration Program, and the Fiscal Year 2021 appropriations package. Overall, the project will restore the capacity of the canal by up to 60 percent in areas most affected by…
Growing Matters: BeSure About Applications by Following Labels
The Growing Matters Coalition is kicking off its 2021 BeSure campaign that reinforces practical stewardship practices. “(The campaign) is to remind growers and applicators of some simple steps that they…