…this year, according to USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. Looking at improving the drought resilience of California rangelands may require some nontraditional approaches. With the necessary advances being made to…
Almond Update: Considerations for Maximizing Cover Crop Benefits
…critical times of the year. Especially before, during, and after almond pollination. So, that extra quantity and diversity of natural pollen and all the different amino acids that’s contained within…
Funding Available to Support Specialty Crop Production
…serving on the committee have until Monday, October 4 to submit a completed application form. The SCMP offered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is…
PRS Grant Program to Aid with COVID Related Costs
…efforts, USDA is working with agricultural and food businesses to ensure they have the resources and tools to thrive in 2021 and beyond,” Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said in a…
Free Canine-Assisted ACP Scouting Available to Industry Members
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2021 Grassland CRP Enrollment Acreage Doubles Last Year’s Amount
…for the Administration to be innovative with the other conservation tools, such as the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program, at our disposal as we work to enlist non-traditional partners in our…
Drought-Impacted Ranchers to Get Help for Feed Transportation Costs
…state. USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) will be providing more details about the assistance for drought-impacted ranchers in the coming weeks. FSA will also be making tools and resources available…
Drought Relief Waterbird Program Now Accepting Applications
Concerns regarding the condition of habitat for migratory birds have resulted in the development of the Drought Relief Waterbird Program. The California Department of Water Resources is supporting the program…
California Walnut Production Projected to Come Down 15 Percent
California walnut production is expected to decline by about 15 percent this year, according to USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. Walnut production is forecast at 670,000 tons, down from 785,000…
USDA Offers New Insurance Option for Split-Apply Nitrogen
…Coverage Endorsement (PACE) in certain states for non-irrigated corn, providing coverage for producers who use this practice that’s considered better for natural resources and saves money for producers. To “split-apply”…
California Dairies to Expect Letters from Central Valley Water Board
…their programs,” said Paul Sousa, WUD Director of Environmental Services. “They’re just making sure that all those parcels are covered. They’ve looked around and found that there are parcels that…
USDA Seeking Comments on Labeling Meat Derived from Animal Cells
The Department of Agriculture is seeking comments regarding the labeling of meat and poultry products made using cultured cells derived from animals. USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) published…
Updates to Whole-Farm Revenue Protection to Benefit Organic Producers
…to help further support crop insurance coverage for producers. A list of crop insurance agents is available at all USDA Service Centers and online. About the Author Brian German Facebook…
NASS to Review Acreage Earlier for Certain Crops
The Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service announced it will review planted and harvested acreage for select crops earlier than normal. The crops under review include corn, cotton, peanuts,…