A new climate-smart initiative launched by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is being applauded by agricultural organizations. Announced last week, the program’s goal is to expand the deployment of…
District Court Allows R-CALF Lawsuit to Proceed
The U.S. District Court in Washington, D.C., ruled a lawsuit brought by independent ranchers who say the Beef Checkoff Program threatens their livelihood can go forward. The court’s opinion denied…
Over $30 Million Invested in Organic Research and Extension
…making investment in the form of 33 grants as part of its overall Organic Agriculture Program. A total of 22 projects will be funded through grants made possible by the…
California Agricultural Leadership Program Selects 51st Class
…of 24 individuals to participate in the 17-month program. The new fellows will be inaugurated into the program on October 14 at the Clovis Veterans Memorial District. As part of the…
Caring for Your Homegrown Pineapple Plant
…give it enough sun, you can grow pineapple indoors year-round. Or, give it a supplemental grow light. Pineapple plants, by the way, make cool houseplants. The first several months after…
Signing of AB 888 Celebrated by Industry Members
…can stay on the land, bringing down fuel loads while feeding families.” Program Director for Roots of Change, Michael Dimock also expressed appreciation for the legislation moving forward. The measure…
Growing Pineapple No Matter Where You Live
…Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Growing Pineapple No Matter Where You Live Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s Talk Livestock Risk…
Continuing Resolution Includes Disaster Relief for Agriculture
…eligible for drought assistance. The bill also includes $275 million for the Emergency Watershed Protection Program and approximately $25 million for the Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program. A total of $750…
Governor Newsom Signs $15 Billion Climate Package
…to improve soil health, address livestock methane emissions, and promote equipment replacement. Funding will also be used to provide technical assistance and incentivize the development of conservation management plans on…
Essentials You Will Need to Attract Pollinators
…a garden pond. Anything with easy access. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Essentials You Will Need to Attract Pollinators Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products…
Almond Update: Ag Burning Alternatives Funding to Help Producers
…programs to help growers adapt to the regulation. “There’s new funding available for fleet expansion. This is to add to the existing fleet of chipping equipment,” said Roseman. “This is…
Are There Benefits of Starting a Pollinator Garden?
…time comes. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Are There Benefits of Starting a Pollinator Garden Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s…
USDA Investing $3 Billion to Address Multiple Agricultural Issues
…school nutrition professionals obtain nutritious food for students. Tackling these challenges head-on better positions USDA to respond in the future as new challenges emerge.” A total of $500 million has…
USDA Investing $75 million in Projects with Focus on Climate-Smart Ag
…Program’s Alternative Funding Arrangements focus on climate-smart agriculture and forestry and other conservation priorities and improve access for historically underserved producers. As part of this year’s project selections, NRCS prioritized…