…CFAP 2 beginning on April 5. The application window will remain open for 60 days. USDA’s Farm Service Agency is committing at least $2.5 million to outreach efforts. The primary…
USDA Rounding Out Fundamental Staff Appointments
…Deputy Secretary. Eyang has served in a variety of roles at USDA, including Program Analyst for the Food and Nutrition Service and Legislative Analyst in the Office of Congressional Relations….
The Western View: Colorado Governor, Activists Target Livestock Producers
…humans eating meat is every bit as natural as the grains of sand on a California beach. They want to think that munching on plants is somehow more natural, more…
Renewal Applications for CSP Being Extended
UPDATE: Deadline Extended to April 7 The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will continue accepting renewal applications for the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) through the end of the month. Those…
USDA Seeks Comment on Climate-Smart Agriculture Approach
…department-wide effort to combat the effects of climate change wherever possible. Conservation of natural resources, biodiversity, and lands are essential components of those efforts. USDA relies on industry engagement and…
DWR Issues Allocation Reduction for State Water Project
The Department of Water Resources (DWR) has announced an allocation reduction for the State Water Project (SWP). Initially, the allocation announced in December was for 10 percent of requested supplies…
USDA to Provide $75 Million for Alternative Practices for Conservation
…Regional Conservation Partnership Program’s (RCPP) Alternative Funding Arrangements (AFA). The AFA program prioritizes conservation solutions at multiple levels that emphasize a non-traditional approach. USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) will…
Recognizing the Importance of Farmers on National Ag Day
…The National Ag Day program encourages Americans to reflect on the service provided by farmers and ranchers. Ag Day is meant to inspire appreciation for the importance of maintaining a…
DWR Releases Groundwater Document Seeking Public Comment
The Department of Water Resources (DWR) recently released the draft California’s Groundwater report and has opened the public comment period. The document details the condition of the state’s groundwater supplies. Technical information…
Final Rule for Domestic Hemp Production Goes into Effect Today
…The final rule also extends the timing of sample collection to 30 days before harvest. More details about the hemp production program are available through USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service. Listen to…
Secretary Vilsack Declares Drought Conditions in California
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack has designated 50 counties in California as being primary natural disaster areas because of recent drought conditions. In a letter to Governor Gavin Newsom, Secretary…
Senate Hearing Highlights Role of Ag in Mitigating Climate Change
…successful sustainable practices in U.S. agriculture,” said Stefanie Smallhouse, Arizona cattle rancher and president of the Arizona Farm Bureau Federation. “We want to be responsible stewards of the resources we…
Farm City Newsday 1,000 Episodes Celebration Wraps Up with Biobest
Biobest is helping wrap up the celebration of 1,000 episodes of the Farm City Newsday podcast. The company is providing beneficial insects and services valued at $2,500 as part of…
Maintaining Three Main “Food Groups” for Healthy Plants
…(and timing application correctly) is necessary for growth. Others are purists who leave the plant food mixes found at a gardening center on the shelf, in favor of more natural…