…and final 2016 forecast by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service. “In the Pacific Northwest, low precipitation and high temperatures led to a dramatic reduction in snowpack,”…
NPPC Capital Update
…oversees the federal Pork Checkoff program administered by the Pork Board, approved the purchase. In 2012, HSUS, a lone Iowa farmer and the Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement filed suit…
Veteran’s Vision
…manage or own a farm. Please view the videos to learn more about their program. The S.A.V.E. Farm Manhattan resident and Vietnam veteran, Gary LaGrange, helps wounded veterans transition into…
Conservation Reserve Program Results
…high bar means that the per-acre conservation benefits are being maximized and that acres enrolled address multiple conservation priorities simultaneously. A nationwide acreage limit was established for this program in…
Proposed ACP Quarantine Changes
…quarantine protocols. The proactive proposals aim to limit risks that will arise when those changes happen. The Citrus Pest & Disease Prevention Program (CPDPP) says at some point, California will…
Almond Board: Upcoming Workshops
…for monitoring and record keeping. You will also have the opportunity to complete a California Almond Sustainability Program self-assessment module. Topics will include: Using CASP online tools to meet your…
Strengthen Rural Communities
…and extension programs focused on promoting rural community development, economic growth, and sustainability. These grants were made through the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) Foundational program, administered by USDA’s…
ABC Expands Elementary Educational Program
…a farmer visit.” Originated from Leadership Program The idea for the lesson plans came from ABC’s Almond Leadership Program, a yearlong program during which participants learn about the almond industry…
Habitat for Wildlife and Pollinators
…Monarchs Wildflower plantings are an essential part of many conservation efforts by USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), especially ones aimed at creating habitat. Wildflowers, especially milkweed, form the core…
Beet Curly Top Virus Report
…Upon surveying the Kettleman Hills March 26th and 27th, the Program made arrangements to utilize two planes for more effective coverage since the vegetation was drying quickly. The Program split…
Adapting to a Changing Climate
…with producers and landowners since 2009, USDA has: 1.Enrolled record acres in conservation programs through a new model of stewardship that brings together local, national, public and private partners 2.Set…
Open Prairie Rural Opportunities Fund
…growing capital availability in the underserved Midwest. “The RBIC program is a natural extension of our long term vision,” said Open Prairie partner and vice president Jason Wrone. “We live,…
Research into Sustainable Crop and Livestock Production Methods
…Farm Bill, AFRI is the nation’s premier, peer-reviewed competitive grants program for fundamental and applied agricultural sciences. In the seven years since AFRI was established, the program has led to…
CA Farm Products to Food Banks
California agriculture contributes record amount of farm products to food banks The California Association of Food Banks’ Farm to Family program received a record 150 million pounds of donated produce…