…the “Queen of the Forages” due to its high yield, feed quality for ruminant animals, nitrogen fixation and pollinator habitat among other environmental services. But this royal member of the…
Seven Trade Missions to Expand Ag Exports Planned for 2020
…experts from USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service evaluate and select a combination of new and growing markets that offer the best prospects for U.S. agricultural farm and food exports. McKinney highlighted…
USDA to Make Funding Available in 2020 to Deploy High-Speed Broadband Internet Infrastructure in Rural America
…rural communities to build modern broadband infrastructure in areas with insufficient internet service. Insufficient service is defined as connection speeds of less than 10 megabits per second (Mbps) download and…
Latino Farmers Get Program Support, Networking Opportunity
…hundreds in attendance. The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and the National Center for Appropriate Technology put on the event. NRCS California Director Carlos Suarez talks about the goal of…
Sign Up Period for Conservation Reserve Program Open Through February
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue has announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture opened the sign up period for the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) with the deadline to apply for general…
USDA Extends Deadlines for Dairy Margin Coverage, Market Facilitation Programs
…due to unjustified trade retaliation by foreign nations. For more information, visit the DMC webpage, the MFP webpage or your local USDA service center. To locate your local FSA office, visit farmers.gov/service-locator. Source: USDA/Farm Service…
Farm Groups Partner to Help Farmers Manage Stress
…build on that project by further increasing farmers’ access to the information and services they need to get through financial and personal emergencies. Resources may also be accessed on MSU…
San Benito County Farmer Honored for Distinguished Service
…Hollister received statewide recognition when he was presented the California Farm Bureau Federation Distinguished Service Award. Bonturi received the award last night during the 101st CFBF Annual Meeting in Monterey….
Almond Board Fueling Farm of the Future
…California. “The Almond Orchard 2025 Goals build on decades of progress, fueled by research. Fulfilling these commitments will require hard work, dedication and resources, including funding independent research to test…
Groups Stress Swift Passage Needed for USMCA
…of Congress to swiftly approve the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement. Agriculture is at a critical crossroads with the downturn in commodity prices, losses from natural disasters and the trade war. This…
2020 Will Be International Year of Plant Health
…of the resources that will be required to carry out the global objectives of what has been dubbed the ‘Decade of Action.’ Listen to the report below. 2020 Will Be…
New ARS Strawberry is a ‘Keepsake’
A new strawberry cultivar, Keepsake, is the first resulting from an increased effort by the Agricultural Research Service to develop strawberries with improved shelf life. (USDA/ARS) — A new strawberry…
A Third of 2019 Farm Income Derived from Government Assistance
…afforded to the agricultural industry. According to a report from USDA’s Economic Research Service (ERS), net farm income is forecasted at $92.5 billion for 2019, an increase of $8.5 billion…
USDA to Open Signup for Conservation Reserve Program December 9
…control soil erosion, improve water quality and develop wildlife habitat on marginally productive agricultural lands. “The Conservation Reserve Program is one of our nation’s largest conservation endeavors and a critical…