…contractor to the Beef Checkoff Program. Hanson and his wife, Susan, operate a family farm and ranch in southwest Nebraska with their son, Nick, the fifth generation on the farm,…
Despite Promising Snowpack, Conservation Should Continue
The California snowpack this year holds more water than last year, but the Department of Water Resources says drought conditions continue and so should conservation. Results of the winter’s second…
Ag Leadership Class to Present Poverello House with $100,000 Donation
Class 45 of the California Agricultural Leadership Program will present Fresno’s Poverello House with a $100,000 donation. The presentation will be held in conjunction with Class 45’s commencement ceremony at…
First-ever UC ANR Newsmakers Seminar at World Ag Expo
…newsmakers are part of the program: Beth Grafton-Cardwell, Ph.D. – UC ANR Cooperative Extension specialist in citrus entomology and director of the UC Lindcove Research and Extension Center Jeff Dahlberg,…
Kern County Ag Community Promoting Spray Safe Effort
…program was born in Kern County and created by a group of Kern County farmers to reduce spray drift, enhance worker safety, and protect public health through more effective communications….
2016 Cattle Industry Convention Draws Strong Crowd
…NCBA, Brunner will lead the organization’s policy work and oversee efforts undertaken as a contractor to the Beef Checkoff Program. To learn more about the organization visit the website: www.beefusa.org/…
NFU’s Beginning Farmer Training Program 2017
…program also includes tours of local farms and cooperatives. Throughout the training there are many opportunities for program participants to network with successful producers as well. “In the end, we…
Effects of Drought for Forests and Rangelands
…The agency also has a direct or indirect role in stewardship of about 80 percent of the 818 million forested and woodland acres within the U.S., including 100 million acres…
Ag Education Program Revamps Website
…wide variety of teaching resources and programs available for free to K- 12 educators. As part of the website’s launch party, visitors can sign the online guest book, for a…
Haynet
…the USDA’s internet based program – Haynet – which is helping impacted Livestock producers and forage growers connect. “Haynet might come in handy for folks in Texas and other parts…
Wetland Mitigation Banking Program
A new Farm Bill conservation program takes a market based approach to restore agriculture based wetland ecosystems. Wetland Mitigation Banking Program Announced The latest 2014 farmbill program announced by the…
Almond Board: New Incentive to Reduce Dust
…said Suarez. Those interested in conservation planning and in Farm Bill programs should contact their local NRCS field office. Applications are taken year-round at all NRCS field offices. Eligible projects…
Nevada Ranch Wins Environmental Stewardship Award
…More about Maggie Creek Ranch From NCBA: Maggie Creek Ranch, the Searle Family and ranch manager Jon Griggs were honored with one of seven regional Environmental Stewardship Award Program (ESAP)…
USDA Seeks Proposals for Market-Based Wetland Protection Systems
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the establishment of the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Wetland Mitigation Banking Program, made possible by the 2014 Farm Bill. Through the program, NRCS…