…wolf reintroduction, including the need for better management and the potential conflict between environmentalists and local communities. Both states are grappling with the balance between conservation and the safety of…
ARC – PLC Enrollment Deadlines Approaching
Producers wishing to enroll in either Agricultural Risk Coverage (ARC) or Price Loss Coverage (PLC) from USDA have until April 15th to do so. Find Your Local Service Center Rod…
American Agriculture History Minute: Early Settlers Settle Appalachian Mountains
…Mountains, they found vast stretches of undeveloped land in what is now central and western Tennessee. The early settlers often received land grants for military service. Standard grants came in…
Meat Export Federation: Trump’s Port Fee Proposal Could Hurt U.S. Exports
…exports,” Halstrom noted. “Some companies have already said Oakland could be dropped from service if this proposal moves forward.” Meat Export Federation: Trump’s Port Fee Proposal Could Hurt U.S. Exports…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 04-03-25
…ABC’s Taylor Hillman had an interview on the California Almond Stewardship Platform (CASP) and its new incentive- linking to the NRCS Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP). Michael Roots, Manager of Field…
CASP has New Feature for Growers
…you need to apply for NRCS Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) incentive funding. The printout is meant to aid growers when they meet with their local conservationist to apply. CASP has…
California Almond Producers Vote to Continue Marketing Order
…the Agricultural Marketing Agreement Act of 1937. These industry-driven programs help producers and handlers market their crops effectively by pooling resources for research, promotion, and quality control. The Almond Board,…
Producers Have Until April 15 to Enroll in USDA’s Commodity Safety Net Programs
…crop year. These USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) programs provide crucial income support to eligible farmers facing significant drops in crop prices or revenue. “ARC and PLC offer excellent risk…
Study Aimed at Streamlining Food Safety and Water Quality
The California Department of Food and Agriculture, the California Environmental Protection Agency, and the State Water Resources Control Board, in collaboration have released an update on a regulatory alignment study…
Genetic Resources Aid in Grape Variety Crossbreeding
Shutterstock image Plant genetic researchers, including those at USDA, are relying on genetic resources like data to help expedite the crossbreeding process to develop new grape varieties. Rod Bain has…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 04-01-25
…(ECAP), which provides financial relief to farmers affected by economic uncertainty and natural disasters. ECAP offers flat payment rates per acre for eligible commodities, with initial payments factored by 85%…
NACD Welcomes New NRCS Chief Aubrey Bettencourt
The National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) applauds the appointment of Aubrey Bettencourt as Chief of the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). In her new role, Bettencourt will oversee…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 03-31-25
…brought up the impact of recent storms on California’s water allocation, with the Department of Water Resources increasing water to state projects to 40%. Nick criticized the 40% allocation, noting…
Appointments of FPAC Leadership, Bettencourt in NRCS Role
USDA’s Farm Production and Conservation mission area now had leadership of its three agencies after recent appointments. Aubrey Bettencourt of California will serve as Chief of the Natural Resource Conservation…