The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has yet to open enrollment for the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program. USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) has indicated that the program is undergoing…
New Era of Growth for Clean Fuels
…Fuels Conference in Fort Worth, Texas. It was a chance to connect with key players in the biodiesel, renewable diesel, and sustainable aviation fuel industries. Clean Fuels CEO Donnell Rehagen…
Rural America Making Economic Comeback
Rural America is making an economic comeback. Gary Crawford has more in today’s This Land of Ours. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program here. Rural America Making…
White Water Fire: A New Weed Concern for Rice Growers
…confirmed the new weed as being white water fire. Rice Farm Advisor Whitney Brim-Deforest said it could be the first discovery of the weed in the United States. “We don’t,…
Flood Damage Assistance for California Growers Available From NRCS
California growers dealing with flood damage from storms this year have assistance opportunities available from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Funding support for farmers and ranchers is being made…
USDA Helping Small Farms
…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
…February 16, 2024, with options for flexibility in assistance, including workshops and expert support. The OTI, supported by multi-agency USDA efforts, aims to provide comprehensive assistance, market development, and financial…
Almond Update: Nutrient Summit Presentations Now Available
…trees. The vegetative needs just don’t seem to be as high as what the trees need for bearing.” Gordon also cautioned against over-applying potassium to non-bearing trees, noting its potential…
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…
