…the right conservation and there’s a conservation benefit and greenhouse gas reduction or carbon sequester, they’re getting paid for it. The use of the Renewable Energy for America Program to…
Vilsack Focuses on Farming’s Future Despite Protester
…chicken industry,” and accused him of creating the bird flu pandemic. Secretary Vilsack attempted to ask the woman to stay and listen to the program, but instead of engaging in…
Last Chance to Sign Up for The Organic Transition Initiative From NRCS
…mentoring. Right now, it’s a great time to apply for conservation assistance as we have additional funding for our popular programs from the Inflation Reduction Act.” Brian German Ag News…
USDA Releases 2022 Census of Agriculture
…California, which ranked higher than 23 states. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program here. USDA Releases 2022 Census of Agriculture Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media,…
Nine California Counties Among Top 10 in U.S. Ag Sales
…farmer is 59.9, up from 59.2 in 2017. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s program here. Nine California Counties Among Top 10 in U.S. Ag Sales Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet…
Pest Prevention Projects and PPA 7721
…Network Funding Program. And so, those two programs together we just call Plant Protection Act Section 7721 or PPA 7721 for short.” Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours…
E.M. Tharp and World Ag Expo® “We Believe in Growing” Scholarship Winners Announced
…scholarships to be renewed up to four years, totaling $10,000 per student. “We are excited to partner with World Ag Expo once again for the scholarship program,” said Casey Tharp,…
USDA’s Working Lands Climate Corps
…climate leaders. Xochitl Torres Small, Deputy Secretary of Agriculture, revealed the program at the National Association of Conservation Districts’ (NACD) yearly gathering in San Diego. According to Will McIntee, Senior…
‘Generational Opportunity for Conservation in Farming’
…word out and hopefully increase our numbers in both obligation and application numbers.” The Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) from NRCS is currently accepting applications. Funding support made possible through the…
Fungicide Resistance Management Minute
…your disease program this year. Q: And, as you’ve said in the past, it’s important to pre-inspect the crop to get out ahead of blight and apply these products before…
USDA Contributes Millions to Bolster Food Supply Chain
…systems. The funding is awarded through the Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program. At the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture’s Winter Policy Conference, Vilsack announced Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Kentucky,…
Next Steps for FMMO
…future. He said successful modernization must respect the entire industry and work for farmers. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s program here. Next Steps for FMMO Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet…
NRCS Seeking Public Comment on Eight Conservation Practices
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking comment on proposed changes to conservation practices. USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has issued a series of revised conservation practice standards…
USDA Launches Working Lands Climate Corps
…climate and conservation leaders. Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Xochitl Torres Small announced the program, emphasizing its role in fostering economic benefits through climate-smart agricultural solutions. In collaboration with AmeriCorps, The…