…estimating cover crop biomass withing Ag Order 4.0, flooding in California and the changing landscape of crop protection materials and their development in the latest episode of Voices of the…
Farm Bureau Signs MOU on Right to Repair
…John Deere earlier this year. “Farmers and ranchers are more dependent on technology than ever before,” says Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall, “so it’s critical they have access to the…
USDA Celebrates First National Biobased Products Day
…reducing their respective agencies’ environmental impact by using biobased products and championing farmers in rural America. They are: The Department of Energy’s Y-12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge, Tennessee;…
DAIRY PRIDE Act Reintroduced to Address Labeling of Dairy Alternatives
…been introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives on March 8. The bill is being supported by Derrick Van Orden, John Joyce M.D., Ann Kuster, Angie Craig, Mike Simson, and…
Application Deadlines Approaching for EQIP and CSP
…submissions for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) and the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP). Applications are accepted year-round, but those seeking assistance are encouraged to apply for EQIP Priorities by…
Short Winegrape Crop Could Be Good with Demand Remaining Flat
…the past couple of years. Winegrape crush numbers were surprisingly low last year, largely due to environmental complications. Although challenging for growers in the short term, the short crop helps…
Farm Bureau Analysis: 2022 Crop Losses Top $21 Billion
…protections for growers of all crops in all regions of the nation. AFBF crop loss estimates do not include infrastructure damage, livestock losses, horticulture crop losses or timber losses associated…
Ag Safety Awareness Week: “Lead the Way in Agriculture”
…and resources, visit the ASAP Facebook page. Visit the Center’s YouTube channel for new content and fresh ideas about how to stay safe year-round. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land…
Six GSPs Approved and Another Six Deemed ‘Inadequate’ by DWR
…gaps and implementing the GSP,” said Lynn Groundwater, technical consultant with the McMullin Area Groundwater Sustainability Agency (MAGSA), which is part of the Kings Subbasin. “Implementation includes design and construction…
Rice Growers Prepare to Receive $250 Million from USDA
…leveraging Farm Service Agency and Risk Management Agency data for the Emergency Relief Program, USDA saved farmers and staff significant time, and we think this approach will help us provide…
Cotton Trust Protocol Deadline
…form. Crop consultants can also be authorized to enter information on the grower’s behalf. Additionally, the John Deere Operations Center can pre-populate up to 40% of the data needed to…
Agronomic Minute: Taking an Integrated Crop Health Approach
…program is a comprehensive methodology for addressing a variety of issues. “ProNutiva combines powerful conventional products with our sustainable biosolutions from our natural plant-protection portfolio in order to create an…
Biggest U.S. Farms Obtaining More Land
…million or more operate nearly 26 percent of U.S. farmlands. The agency also says there were 2.003 million farms in the nation during 2022, a drop of 0.5 percentage points…
Water Board Suspends Flow Restrictions to Improve Water Storage Opportunity
…are differing opinions as to how the action to improve water storage will actually impact fish populations. Golden State Salmon Association President John McManus was among those who disagrees with…
