…basis related to total tonnage moving through U.S. ports. Supporters of the Senate version of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act include the California Farm Bureau Federation, National Milk Producers Federation,…
Almond Update: Communication Key to Getting Most Out of Honeybees During Bloom
…growers and beekeepers is also important in relation to orchard activities such as the application of fungicides. There are also legal responsibilities that beekeepers and producers need to abide by….
Almond Matters: Bloom App Helps Improve Chances for Successful Pollination
…Clay said that their new app can help producers make optimal applications of ReTain. The material inhibits ethylene production providing a few extra days for viable pollination. The app is…
VofV: Lemons and Oranges and Limes, Oh My!
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RMA Extends Crop Insurance Flexibilities to June Due to COVID-19
…premium support for producers who planted cover crops on 12.2 million acres through the new Pandemic Cover Crop Program. Also, USDA’s Pandemic Assistance for Producers has provided additional support for producers by…
Nearly $73 Million Available Through USDA’s Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
…of up to three years. AMS is encouraging applications for projects that serve smaller farming operations, disadvantaged or underserved producers, beginning farmers and ranchers, and veteran producers. State departments of…
Pesticide Levels in Food Found to Be Low Once Again in Latest Report
…Washington. The states represent roughly half the U.S. population and substantial producers of fruit and vegetables. A total of 9,600 samples were collected in 2020, with nearly 60 percent being…
EPA Seeks Comment on Revisions to Pesticide Crop Groupings
…new revisions. EPA has indicated that the latest proposed revisions should benefit minor crop producers as well as pesticide registrants. With lower registration costs, EPA believes that more products will…
VofV: Inside the Brave New World of Pest Management
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Blong Xiong to Lead USDA’s Farm Service Agency in California
…all producers, ensuring access to healthy and nutritious food in all communities, building new markets and streams of income for farmers and producers using climate smart food and forestry practices,…
VofV: How to Make Tech Adoption Go from Revolution to Evolution
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USDA Outlines Long-Term Strategy for Addressing Wildfire Crisis
…food production, fairer markets for all producers, ensuring access to healthy and nutritious food in all communities, building new markets and streams of income for farmers and producers using climate…
RCPP Applications Accepted Through April 13
…producers, and support urban agriculture. Projects that receive support through RCPP Classic are implemented through NRCS contracts and easements. Program activities are carried out in collaboration with producers, landowners and…
Expanded Conservation Opportunities Available From USDA
…to support producers in their work to address the climate crisis and build more resilient operations. We are continuously working to improve our programs to ensure we’re giving farmers and…