The California Department of Water Resources released the latest Semi-Annual Groundwater Conditions report showing a marked improvement after a strong water year in 2023. The data show that California achieved…
USDA Expecting a Larger California Almond Crop
…Service (NASS) predicts production to be at 3.00 billion pounds, a 21 percent increase from the year before. The initial subjective forecast notes that almond-bearing acreage will remain unchanged at…
USDA Seeking Producer Feedback for June Survey Reports
The USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is conducting two crucial mid-year surveys: the June Agricultural Survey and the June Area Survey, reaching out to nearly 3,000 producers in California…
AgNet Weekly: Representative Mann on Canceled NASS Reports
A group of lawmakers is putting some weight on the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service in response to NASS cutting off some important reports. U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (R-KS-01), who…
Week in Review: Support for Farm Bill Proposals & First Almond Acreage Decline in 30 Years
…conservation efforts for the next five years. Cooperative Extension Table Grape Advisor for Tulare and Kings Counties, Joy Hollingsworth conducted a needs assessment to better understand the priorities and concerns…
Rep. Mann to NASS: “We Rely on this Data”
By fotoluminate/DepositPhotos image A group of lawmakers is putting some weight on the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) in response to NASS cutting off some important reports. NASS cited…
Using Farm Loan Programs to Support Climate-Smart Production
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) highlights how their Farm Loan Programs can support climate-smart agriculture practices, aiding farmers and ranchers in enhancing environmental stewardship. Loans…
Almond Update: Seeds for Bees Program Accepting Applications
…competing with your weeds. Plants naturally take up space and they use resources. So, you’re going to end up with a plant in your drive row,” Maldonado noted. “So, it’s…
Texas Wildfire Loss is Worth $123 Million
A look at the cost of the Texas Panhandle wildfires. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service economists project the Panhandle wildfires caused…
USDA-NRCS Provides Conservation Programs for Organic Producers
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has a variety of programs that benefit producers across the Southeast in many ways and on many operations. This includes through the Environmental…
NRCS California Invests $1.3M in Working Lands for Wildlife Initiatives
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $1.3 million in Working Lands for Wildlife programs in California. USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service is accepting applications for the 2024 Sage…
NASA and Ag a Natural Fit
…is the agricultural lead with NASA. He says the two fit together naturally. “NASA has been involved in Earth observations specifically for agriculture since the early 70s. And if you…
New Resources to Promote Financial Access and Equity for Ag Producers
…101, provides resources and videos introducing agricultural producers to FSA’s farm loan programs. By offering user-friendly resources, USDA and FarmRaise intend to expedite program delivery and support easier access to…
Farm Bill Frameworks Receiving Significant Industry Support
…Inflation Reduction Act conservation investments into the conservation title of the bill. The National Farmers Union echoes the call for bipartisan support, emphasizing the necessity of a stronger farm safety…