…Expedited assistance will be extended through a variety of programs, primarily by April 30. Part three of the Pandemic Assistance for Producers program involves expediting payments under the Consolidated Appropriations…
USDA Rounding Out Fundamental Staff Appointments
…Deputy Secretary. Eyang has served in a variety of roles at USDA, including Program Analyst for the Food and Nutrition Service and Legislative Analyst in the Office of Congressional Relations….
Almond Update: Regulatory Hurdles for India’s Incredible Market
…ABC’s India Regional Program Manager Sudarshan Mazumdar highlighted the growth and trends in the Indian market and detailed their active marketing strategies for the region. Watch the ‘India: Growing Through the Pandemic’ session…
Renewal Applications for CSP Being Extended
…enrolled in the CSP, making it the USDA’s largest working lands conservation program. Contract holders can benefit from recent updates to the program by renewing their contracts for another five…
The Right Companion Animals to Raise with Sheep
…any predators that wander by. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. The Right Companion Animals to Raise with Sheep https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=68S8Zx1j4Uk Best Sheep for Homesteading: Border Leicesters?…
New Supplemental Paid Sick Leave Bill Goes into Effect March 29
Governor Gavin Newsom recently signed Senate Bill 95 (SB 95), the COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave bill, after it was passed by the California Legislature last week. The new mandate…
Best Dual-Purpose Breeds to Considering if Raising Sheep
…be slightly more prone to certain diseases. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Best Dual-Purpose Breeds to Considering if Raising Sheep https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l9RcUlVJ0f8 Border Leicester Sheep |…
USDA to Provide $75 Million for Alternative Practices for Conservation
…Regional Conservation Partnership Program’s (RCPP) Alternative Funding Arrangements (AFA). The AFA program prioritizes conservation solutions at multiple levels that emphasize a non-traditional approach. USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) will…
Recognizing the Importance of Farmers on National Ag Day
…The National Ag Day program encourages Americans to reflect on the service provided by farmers and ranchers. Ag Day is meant to inspire appreciation for the importance of maintaining a…
Color Changing Flowers to Plant in the Garden for “Rainbow” Blooms
…rose diseases. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Color Changing Flowers to Plant in the Garden for “Rainbow” Blooms https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IOZz0lAG0dU How-To Plant Peach Lemonade® Rose With…
Final Rule for Domestic Hemp Production Goes into Effect Today
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has completed its review of the Final Rule establishing the U.S. Domestic Hemp Production Program. The rule has moved forward in the Federal Register…
Tree that Grows and Provides Healthy Nuts for a Lifetime
…and blood sugar control. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wfaqoEimHOA Macadamia trees (Macadamia integrifolia) grow in warm, tropical, and subtropical climates in the U.S. Department…
‘Critically Important’ Farm Workforce Bill Receives House Approval
…Senate. “We’ll need a future full of labor and that’s where improvements to the H-2A program had to be made and that’s captured well in this bill,” Puglia explained. Listen…
Secretary Vilsack Declares Drought Conditions in California
…all areas of California are now considered natural disaster areas due to drought. The designation from Secretary Vilsack means that farmers and ranchers are considered eligible for assistance programs through…