The latest numbers show an increase to overall planted acreage for California cotton this year, according to the 2019 planted acreage report from USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS). Overall…
The Western View: Buffalo Bill Center Covers the West
…in population maybe, but there is nothing small or small-town about The Buffalo Bill Center. It contains 5 separate museums that cover the west. These museums explore the natural and…
USDA Now Making Payments for New Dairy Margin Coverage Program
…that goal. For more information, visit farmers.gov DMC webpage or 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…
Rural Broadband Will Boost Economy, Improve Sustainability and Animal Welfare
…to environmental needs.” The upside to broadband, meanwhile, is significant. Hurst presented the committee with a Farm Bureau study showing that widespread broadband service could boost the agricultural economy by…
19 Growing Herbal Teas at Home for Health Benefits
…flavorful tea. Ginger – Ginger is a popular natural cure, and its roots and leaves make a great tea. Ancient Chinese medicine uses the plant for its antioxidant and antibacterial…
Bill to Fix Friant-Kern Canal Continues Forward Progress
…bill would require the Department of Water Resources to grant $400 million to the Friant Water Authority for the purpose of repairing the canal to allow it to operate at…
Optimism for Adopting Voluntary Approach to California’s Water Goals
…been significant concern regarding the State Water Resources Control Board’s plan for regulating minimum flow requirements for some of the state’s waterways and the impact that will have on communities….
Almond Update: Objective Measurement Report Forecasts 2.2 Billion Pounds
The 2019 California Almond Objective Measurement Report was released by the National Agricultural Statistics Service this week, and the forecast is down 12 percent from the subjective forecast in May. The report…
Secretary Perdue Praises Farming Innovations at Forbes AgTech Summit
…innovators, and creators, and entrepreneurs rather than against them,” said Secretary Perdue. “We have the ability here at USDA, through our land grant universities and our extension service, to get…
A One of a Kind Collection Reaches a Major Milestone
…Agricultural Research Service’s National Animal Germplasm Collection knew they had reached a milestone. The boar semen was the one millionth sample of animal germplasm to arrive at the facility, which…
Keeping a Popular House Plant Healthy and Happy
…if the pot becomes waterlogged, or you water it too much. If bugs become an issue for you, there are a number of natural insecticides you can try before using…
USDA Adds Flexibility for Cover Crop Management in Crop Year 2020
…cover crops must be terminated while remaining eligible for crop insurance. USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA), Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and Risk Management Agency (RMA) developed new guidelines and…
USDA Research is Driving Technological Innovation
…Inspection Service (FSIS), Forest Service (FS), National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), and Rural Development (RD). Source: USDA Sponsored…
USDA Farm Bill Implementation Progress Update
…for existing Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) agreements. FSA plans to offer a General CRP sign-up in December 2019. Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP): On April 26, 2019, Natural Resources…