…farms and ranches by providing producers tools to utilize across their working farmlands.” The NRCS uses CIG to work with partners to accelerate transfer and adoption of promising technologies and…
USDA Highlights $40 Million in Infrastructure Investments in Rural Communities
…to replace 10 miles of steel irrigation pipe and to make road improvements. The District provides essential community services to nearly 170 homes, farms, municipalities and businesses. Florida: The city…
Register for Inaugural California Coffee Summit
…farms from Morro Bay to San Diego, with acreage forecasted to increase in 2018. While only a small percentage of that acreage is currently producing, demand continues to build for…
State Farm Bureau Study Estimates Cost of NAFTA Withdraw
A study from the Nebraska Farm Bureau finds withdrawal from the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) could cost farms in the state up to $55,000 each, annually. The report…
Finding the Perfect Christmas Tree
…perfect for the lights and ornaments. Today, the U.S. is home to close to 15,000 Christmas tree farms. States that produce the most are Oregon, North Carolina, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin…
CalCom Solar Displays Energy Savings at Almond Conference
…systems for farms large and small. “We’ve been fortunate to work with some of the biggest and best agricultural producers and growers in the Central Valley,” Dupre said. Conserving energy…
Expensive Christmas Trees
…huge, 13-foot Balsam trees. What’s this all about? It actually dates back to 2008, when the economy tanked. Christmas tree farms took swift action to protect themselves by laying off…
Senate Tax Bill Doesn’t Include Section 199 Deductions
…farms’ tax forms. Farmer co-ops support tax reform, but not the elimination of the Section 199 deduction. More than 180 agriculture groups signed a letter last month to House and…
Historical Influx of Young Farmers into the Industry
…than 50 acres and are far more likely than the larger farming community to grow organically and be deeply involved with their local food systems. Small and midsize farms run…
Celebrate the First Annual California Soils Week
…in Vacaville and Sierra Orchards in Winters. Thursday, December 7 is recognized as Urban Agriculture and Community Gardens Day, which features an urban farm tour at GrowGood Farms in Bell…
General Mills Contributes to National Wheat Foundation
…and implementation of soil health practices. The funds, equally distributed over the next three years, will be used to conduct soil health research on wheat farms and education outreach to…
NIFA Supports Increasing Rural Prosperity through Education, Mentoring, and Technical Assistance Programs for the Next Generation of Farmers and Ranchers
…approved Master training farms in 10 states with 43 active apprentices, 18 graduates, and 241 candidates for apprenticeship. NIFA’s mission is to invest in and advance agricultural research, education, and…
USDA Helps Military Veterans Learn Skills for Farming and Ranching Careers
…of farming, from starting seeds and cultivation to running a successful farm business. Participants visited farms in the region to understand the various business models and hear from farmers –…
Vibrant Purple Sweet Potatoes are a Healthful Thanksgiving Surprise
…the California crop – 16,000 acres – is grown in Merced County, on farms ranging from 5 acres up to several thousand acres. In 2015, the crop’s value in Merced…