…giant hornet spotting this year on August 11. A Washington state tracking team, along with the Oregon Department of Agriculture and USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, located the…
CRP Acreage Falls Short of Goal at Just Under Three Million Acres
A total of 2.8 million acres have been enrolled in the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Conservation Reserve Program (CRP). The 2021 CRP acreage falls short of the goal of…
Propane Prices Heading Higher
…Propane prices domestically are being driven by rising global demand. The Oil Price Information Service says the prices are likely to stay high because the overseas demand is strong enough…
Study Finds Genetics Rather Than Environment Are Source of THC Levels in Hemp
A recent study from Cornell University has found no link between increases in the THC content in hemp with environmental or biological stresses. Guidelines from USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service note…
New Website Offers Regenerative Agriculture Resources
…aims to increase soil health, protect water quality, and enhance conservation approaches on farms. Major food and agriculture companies such as General Mills, Bayer, Walmart, Cargill, Corteva, Pepsico, and even…
New Emergency Program to Help Rescue Animals During Disasters
…unprecedented resources to help bring together multiple partners from across the state. The team will work to recruit and train volunteers and veterinarians on the best practices for emergency medicine….
Week in Review: Higher Energy Rates on Horizon, Water Resiliency Resources Available
Pacific Gas & Electric has recently submitted its 2023-2026 Phase One General Rate Case which proposes a significant upsurge in energy rates. A partnership between Western United Dairies (WUD) and…
USDA Announces Improvements to the Dairy Safety Net and New Pandemic Market Volatility Assistance Program
…available to contact their local USDA Service Center for more information. Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy…
Upcoming Conference for Women in Agriculture
…ag industry. The conference is taking place on November 22nd and 23rd and will provide a variety of resources. You can register for the event by visiting www.AdvancingWomenConference.ca Listen to…
Farmers’ Almanac Released with Modern Take
…to head outdoors and reconnect with the environment by growing their own food, shopping locally, and using natural remedies whenever possible.” The Farmers’ Almanac was first released in 1818. For…
USDA Accepting Applications to Help Cover Costs for Organic Certification
…Ducheneaux, administrator of USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA). “By assisting with the costs, this program can help organic farmers get their certification along with the benefits that come with it.” OCCSP provides cost-share…
FSA Programs Offer Assistance to Drought-Impacted Producers
There are a handful of programs and resources available to farmers and ranchers who have been impacted by drought conditions. Programs and resources are offered through the United States Department…
Collecting Data for County Crop and Livestock Reports
…data is collected from growers, processors and the United States Department of Agriculture National Agriculture Statistic Service. Tucker explains the collaboration is needed to cover all areas of data including…
Industry Collaboration Aims to More Efficiently Address Water Issues
…organization, regardless of creamy or co-op,” said Bettencourt. “My services and my office of services are completely available to any and all.” One of the pillars of the new initiative…