…more information, visit farmers.gov DMC webpage or contact your local USDA service center. To locate your local FSA office, visit farmers.gov/service-locator. Source: USDA/Farm Service Agency Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For…
Applications for BIFS and IPM Programs Due Before November 1
…received an appropriation in the 2019-2020 budget for research, and an additional allotment was given to assist in the transition away from chlorpyrifos. A total of $1.2 million is available…
USDA Resources Available for Farmers Hurt by 2018, 2019 Disasters
…service center or visit farmers.gov/recover. Future Insurance Coverage Requirements Both insured and uninsured producers are eligible to apply for WHIP+. But all producers receiving WHIP+ payments will be required to purchase crop…
Registration Open for Annual Nutrient Management Conference
…the DoubleTree Hilton Hotel in Fresno. The event provides an opportunity for industry professionals and academic researchers to come together to learn about and share the latest research and innovative…
Poultry Industry Announces Alliance with OSHA
…medical and training approach to reducing repetitive injuries, advancements in processing equipment technology, current on-going research and employee outreach activities. These combined activities have resulted in an 83% reduction in…
Upcoming Alfalfa and Forage Field Day at KARE
Trial block of alfalfa at Kearney Agricultural Research and Extension Center The 2019 Alfalfa and Forage Field Day is coming up on Thursday, September 19 at the Kearney Agricultural Research…
Pork Industry Receives USDA Grant to Open ASF Dialogue in Asia
…with new cases appearing throughout Southeast Asia and China. While there are no reported cases of ASF in the U.S., a grant recently awarded to the Swine Health Information Center…
Alternative Meats Full of Alternative Ingredients
…the products are. The Center for Consumer Freedom (CCF) is working to educate consumers on what types of ingredients are used in plant-based meat products. As part of the effort,…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 08-27-19
…placed in the Assembly Appropriations suspense file and how research is proving to be an important marketing tool. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and…
An ARS Focus on the Northern Plains: Finding New Ways to Beef Up Our Cattle
…dioxide (CO2) levels in the atmosphere continue to increase and while that stimulates plant growth, it also means plants have less nitrogen, which is a key nutrient. Agricultural Research Service…
First Annual California Food Expo Less Than Two Weeks Away
…the other awards presented such as the Fred Ruiz Award and the New Product Awards. The Golden State Award is a brand-new award this year and will be centered on…
Trade Mission to Mexico for California Specialty Crop Suppliers
An outbound trade mission to California’s southern neighbor for specialty crop suppliers is coming up in a few months. The California Center for International Trade Development, also known as CITD, is putting…
Central Valley Dairy Biogas Facility to be Largest in U.S.
…levels by 2030. The dairy digesters that are part of the Calgren project, as well many other similar developments are partially being funded through California’s Dairy Digester Research and Development…
Evaluating the Potential of Beneficial Ants in Agricultural Production
…most growers see ants as pests,” said Madison Sankovitz, Ph.D. Candidate at UC Riverside. “My research is mainly centered around examining how ants are beneficial to soil and soil ecosystems.”…























