Monarchs cluster in the eucalyptus trees at the Natural Bridges State Park. Santa Cruz, California. The Monarch Butterfly is an important native of the American West. Not only is it…
Deformed Wing Virus Genetic Diversity in U.S. Honey Bees Complicates Search For Remedies
…leading causes of honey bee colony losses, is much more genetically diverse in the United States than previously thought, according to a study published by Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists…
Cargill and FFA Partner to Inspire and Educate Future Leaders
…skills and personal growth for 375 state officers Living to serve platform—supporting 57,000 hours of service to make a difference in local communities across the country through chapter service projects…
Officials Praise New Biological Opinions for the SWP and CVP
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and National Marine Fisheries Service have released new biological opinions that will have a significant impact on the administration of California water supplies. The…
Prior Catastrophes Helped Prepare Napa Wineries for Power Outage
…significant lengths to better prepare for interruptions in electricity services after wildfires recently swept through the area leaving many without power for weeks. “We have worked with our members on…
Livestock Groups Call Attention to Judicial Activism in Sage Grouse Case
…sage grouse habitat.” – PLC President Bob Skinner “These professional environmental litigants care less about genuine conservation of the sage grouse and more about pushing livestock off of federal lands….
USDA Invests in Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Improvements in 31 States
…into the collection system. The town of Barre in Orleans County, N.Y., has been approved for a $500,000 loan and a $601,000 grant to extend public water service to 31…
2020 Enrollment for Agriculture Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage Programs Open
…contact your local USDA service center. To locate your local FSA office, visit farmers.gov/service-locator. Source: USDA/Farm Service Agency Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s Talk Livestock Risk…
Shasta Dam Project Hits Another Roadblock
…would adversely affect aquatic resources – particularly those in the lower McCloud River,” WWD General Manager Tom Birmingham said in a news release. “Westlands took the initiative to do that…
Bailey Appointed to USDA Advisory Committee on Beginning Farmers and Ranchers
…funded by the Farm Service Agency. USDA’s Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement provides oversight, which ensures fiscal accountability and program integrity. Source: University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources…
The Changing Demographics of Farming
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service recently released more information from the 2017 Census of Agriculture that is broken down by race, ethnicity, and gender. The national, state,…
USDA Opens 2020 Enrollment for Dairy Margin Coverage Program
…assists producers in selecting coverage for 2020, visit the DMC webpage. For additional questions and assistance, contact your local USDA service center. To locate your local FSA office, visit farmers.gov/service-locator….
NCBA Exposes Relationship of OCM and HSUS
…our industry is appropriate as we see tremendous advances in technology, production practices, conservation, quality, and markets. However, these discussions need to be amongst those who love, work, and make…
Scientists Release First Map of Areas Suitable for Spotted Lanternfly Establishment in U.S. and World
…States and other countries has been published in the Journal of Economic Entomology by Agricultural Research Service scientists. Areas in the United States that have been identified as possible spotted lanternfly habitat. The…