…but to provide ecological services needed to heal the planet.” Regenerative Agriculture as a Climate Tool Piotti said regenerative agriculture is one part of the solution to climate change. In…
Working Lands Key in Conservation Efforts
DepositPhotos image A senior USDA official recognizes both the importance of working farm and forest lands in resource conservation, and the need to keep operations economically viable. Rod Bain reports. Sponsored…
Incentives as Working Lands Conservation Encouragement
Image by Gernot Reipen from Pixabay Providing incentive-based programs and tools to assist growers and landowners with working lands conservation is essential in adaptation efforts, according to an Agriculture Department…
American Agriculture History Minute: When USDA Extension Service Began
…Service began. USDA partnered with land-grant universities to provide hands-on education and research to farm families. In 1914, more than 50% of the population lived in rural areas and 30%…
Collaboration Key to Development of the 4-Bale Module Averaging Pilot Project
…Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), Angie Snyder, said development of the program was a collaborative effort. “We’ve been working with the National Cotton Council’s Joint Fungibility Working Group for some time,…
Promoting Farm Safety
…turn aids farm safety advocates in developing and applying prevention and education resources. Rod Bain has more. Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist,…
AM Radio Bill Moves to House Floor
…issue a rule requiring access to AM broadcast stations in motor vehicles. If they don’t, automakers would get fined. The role of AM during natural disasters was cited by several…
Updated Guidelines for Claims on Meat and Poultry Labels
…now recommend that companies conduct regular testing and maintain stronger documentation to support their claims. The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) will be closely monitoring these claims and…
Addressing Farm Labor Challenges Through Technology
…to address some of the short and long-term labor challenges in farming. Chief Innovation Officer for UC Agriculture and Natural Resources, Gabe Youtsey, said addressing labor issues requires a multifaceted…
Registration Open for 2024 California Citrus Grower’s Conference
…opportunity to learn, connect with fellow growers and stay involved with innovative research. Speakers will include Sandeep Agodam with UC Agriculture and Natural Resources, Melinda Klein with the Citrus Research…
FIRA USA Aligns with UC ANR Mission
…UC Agriculture and Natural Resources, Gabe Youtsey said the purpose of the event perfectly aligns with some of the core priorities for UC ANR. “One of the reasons we’re involved…
Details of How 4-Bale Module Averaging Pilot Program Will Work
By PhillipMinnis/DepositPhotos image The 4-Bale Module Averaging Pilot Program is available for the 2024-2025 cotton season. Deputy Administrator of the Cotton and Tobacco Program in the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service…
AgNet News Hour, Tuesday, 09-17-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. On today’s show new funding for the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and…
New Funding for the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has announced new funding for its Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP) for 2025. The program helps landowners protect and…