…VAPG helps producers to maximize the value of their commodities. Independent producers, producer groups, farmer and rancher cooperatives, and majority-controlled producer-based business ventures are all eligible for the program. Grants…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 03-07-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers farming groups filing a complaint with FTC over the right to repair, the…
Golden State Dairy Management Conference Scheduled for March 23 in Modesto
The 2022 Golden State Dairy Management Conference is coming up on Wednesday, March 23. Cooperative Extension Farm Advisor Jennifer Heguy said they are looking forward to seeing everyone at the…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 03-04-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers aspects of the Farm Bill Title 1 hearing, a preliminary report on the…
Using a Multi-Step Approach to Mitigate Weeds on the Farm
Using a multi-step approach to mitigate weeds on the farm. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Farm labor Weeding a Field Shutterstock Image Tackling weeds requires a multi-step…
House Ag Hearing to Review Farm Bill
…2018 Farm Bill and gather input from key stakeholders on what is working and is not working for farmers across the country.” Following the hearing, Chairman Scott delivered the following…
Understanding Weeds Help with Your Plan to Eradicate Them
…Pixabay There’s an incredible variety of weeds out there and most fall into a few basic categories. Understanding these can help you eradicate them from the farm. Taprooted Weeds, such…
Control of Weeds on the Farm Without Using Chemicals
How to control weeds on the farm without using chemicals. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Palmer Amaranth Courtesy of University of Illinois There are more than a…
Impact Farmers Make When It Comes to Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions
…emissions. However, since 1990 the American Farm Bureau reports that America’s farmers have managed to increase pork, milk and beef production while cutting the greenhouse gas emissions required to provide…
Supply Chain Problems Will Require Complex Series of Solutions
…there has to be multiple solutions that have to come forward,” said California Farm Bureau President Jamie Johansson. “One of those being the gross vehicle weight limits.” Photo by Tom…
Plant Materials Center Provides Diverse Climate Plant Solutions
…season cover crops, insectary plantings and soil health. Two outreach events featuring pollinators were hosted in the fall, including a leadership day for local high school students. This included a…
VofV: Forging Uncommon Collaborations to Solve World Hunger
…communities closer to agriculture. In part 2 of A.G. Kawamura’s podcast interview, he speaks about the steps for creating successful farm programs where 1 + 1 = 3. These include…
USDA Announces the Appointment of Karli Moore to Serve on the Farm Service Agency State Committee in California
…FSA federal farm programs to the state’s agricultural producers. Members of the FSA state committee are appointed by the Secretary of Agriculture and are responsible for the oversight of farm…
Secretary Vilsack to Discuss Climate Change During Trade Mission to Dubai
…agribusinesses, farm groups and state departments of agriculture seeking to tap new export opportunities. The UAE is a consistent billion dollar plus annual importer of U.S. agricultural goods, with U.S. agricultural…