The U.S. Department of Agriculture is accepting bids for The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP). Pandemic Assistance funding has been made available to supplement the TEFAP program for the remainder…
Some of the Best Conifers You Can Plant in the Yard
…Land of Ours program here. Some of the Best Conifers to Plant in the Yard Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For…
NRCS Seeking Project Proposals for On-Farm Trials
…past two years through the program. On-Farm Trials are a separate component of the national CIG Classic grants program. NRCS will be making $15 million available to the CIG Classic…
Report Shows Agriculture Has An Economic Impact of Nearly $7 Trillion
According to a recent report, the U.S. agriculture industry has an overall economic impact of nearly $7 trillion. The 2021 Food and Agriculture Industries Economic Impact Study was commissioned by 33 food…
Fight Post-Bloom Disease with PH-D® Fungicide
…works by interfering with chitin-building enzymes, thereby preventing cell wall construction. With this technique, PH-D is an ideal tool for a resistance management program. Ideal for post-bloom ‘Tis the season…
DWR Awards Prop 68 Grant Funding to Six SGMA Projects
…grant funding is being made available for the SGMA projects. The funding support comes from the Sustainable Groundwater Management Grant Program. Sixteen individual construction projects within Critically Overdrafted Basins will…
CA, AZ Opt-in to Incentivize Fruits and Veggies Through WIC
USDA’s WIC food assistance program is exponentially increasing fruit and vegetable purchases through the summer. The Women, Infants and Children (WIC) supplemental program from the U.S. Department of Agriculture is…
California’s Positive Progress: A Sign to Keep Moving Forward in the Fight Against HLB
…years ago to support the creation of the Citrus Pest & Disease Prevention Program (CPDPP), one constant remains: the program’s dedication to fight HLB. It has never been more important…
Almond Update: ‘Rush To Safety’ Pushing Healthy Products With Almonds
…in 12 countries. The data showed a huge jump in health and environmental aspects impacting food and drink purchases during the pandemic. Director of Innovation Lu Ann Williams said this…
Fruits and Vegetable Purchases Incentivized with American Rescue Plan
…disproportionately affected by hunger have greater purchasing power for the healthy and nutritious foods they need,” said Stacy Dean, deputy undersecretary of food, nutrition, and consumer services. USDA’s Food and…
Questions Raised by Targeted Drought Declaration
…similar to Mendocino and Sonoma counties where the emergency declaration was made. California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Secretary Karen Ross told AgNet West the governor’s approach is influenced…
CRP Expansion to Provide Further Participation Incentive
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has made significant updates to the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP). The CRP expansion includes increased payment rates along with further incentives to help spur…
Legislation Is First Step Toward Establishing Viable Carbon Markets
The Growing Climate Solutions Act of 2021 is being described as an important first step for getting farmers more involved in viable carbon markets. It would create a certification program…
Health Bite: Easy Ways to Pack Protein Into Busy Diet
…equally accessible. I’m going to give you four examples of foods you can keep in your truck or desk drawer that will provide a lot more nutrition than empty calories….