by Sabrina Halvorson Six representatives from the broadband and satellite industries testified at a House Agriculture Committee hearing Wednesday on the digital divide, or the lack of some digital services…
Animal Welfare Claims on Meat Packaging to Receive Further Scrutiny
…Inspection Service (FSIS) must approve claims being made on meat and poultry products. The most recent updates to the guiding parameters were made in 2019. Stakeholders have continued requesting further…
USDA Seeks Fiscal Year 2024 Suggestions for Plant Protection Projects
…bee. USDA photo by Scott Bauer USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) seeks input for fiscal year 2024 Plant Protection Act funding to protect American agriculture and natural…
Week in Review: Phase 2 of LandFlex is Available & Success with Cover Cropping in Tomatoes
VP of Environmental Science and Resources at Braga Fresh, Eric Morgan said their cover cropping system in tomatoes is showing promise. President and CEO of the Almond Alliance of California,…
FSA County Committees Seeking Nominations by August 1
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is accepting nominations to serve on county committees. More than 7,700 individuals serve on Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committees across the country. Nominations…
Citrus Breeding Research Receives Increased Federal Support
…Agricultural Research Service (ARS) facility in Parlier received $1 million for the current fiscal year. The new program is designed to aid in the identification of viable new citrus varieties….
Almond Update: New Guide Simplifies Mitigation Strategies for Salinity Issues
…the Almond Board of California in cooperation with UC Agriculture and Natural Resources. “It provides you an overview of what the different types of salts are and what kind of…
Over One Million Acres Approved for General CRP Signup
…demonstrates the value and continued strength of this voluntary conservation program, which plays an important role in helping mitigate climate change and conserve our natural resources,” FSA Administrator Zach Ducheneaux…
Farmer/Congressman Supports Dignity Act for Immigrants
…must learn English and U.S. civics and contribute to their local community, either by paying an additional $5,000 restitution or through community service. Through the Redemption Program, participants earn legal…
LandFlex Opportunities Becoming Available to More Farmers
…and flood mitigation. Bettencourt said LandFlex is the only SGMA compliance tool specifically for farmers. “And to my knowledge, it is the fastest to be deployed. We have resources and…
Rural Social Connections Draw Healthcare Professionals
…healthcare professionals (in decreasing order of how often cited): natural amenities, recreational opportunities, career opportunities for a spouse or partner, availability of goods and services, social opportunities, the opportunity to…
Bipartisan Bill Introduced to Support Agrivoltaics Research
…support for the legislation. “Expanding agrisolar is all about maximizing our resources to grow both food and renewable energy on the same piece of land, while at the same time…
Success with Cover Cropping in Lieu of Heavy Tillage
VP of Environmental Science and Resources at Braga Fresh, Eric Morgan said their cover cropping system in tomatoes is showing promise. The approach has resulted in a sizable decrease in…
Week in Review: Sites Project Progressing & Audit Highlights Shortcomings of CA Water Management
…programs, but lawmakers ask where that money is to come from. An audit was conducted on the Department of Water Resources and the State Water Resources Control Board in its…