…American agriculture. USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Plant Protection and Quarantine program and the Department of Homeland Security’s U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) use detector dog teams,…
USDA Announces Pink Bollworm Eradication Significantly Saving Cotton Farmers in Yearly Control Costs
…Secretary Perdue. “Cotton growers were critical to this success, banding together to carry out a coordinated, multi-state program and shouldering 80 percent of the program’s cost. The coordinated effort demonstrates…
Almond Update: Almond Achievement Award Nominations Needed
…California’s Global Communications Program Coordinator Ashley Knoblauch talks with AgNet West’s Taylor Hillman about how to nominate someone for the award. Hear what the guidelines are. You can get more…
California is a National Leader in Agricultural Conservation Investment
Texas is the only other state to have spent more on conservation investment through USDA’s Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) for the fiscal year 2018. California spent more than $100…
U.S. Now has 6.5 Million Acres of Organic Certified Land
…U.S. farms certified as compliant with the USDA National Organic Program standards for organic row crop production. The total represents three percent increase from 2017, or 460 new operations across…
Drawbacks of Planting Fast-Growing Trees
Cottonwood Tree In yesterday’s program, Cathy Isom gave us the advantages of fast-growing trees being planted. Today, Cathy discusses the drawbacks of planting fast-growing trees. That’s coming up on This…
USDA Announces Hass Avocado Board Appointments
…markets, strengthen existing markets and conduct important research and promotion activities. AMS provides oversight, paid for by industry assessments, which ensures fiscal accountability and program integrity. Source: USDA/Agricultural Marketing Service…
EQIP Funding Continues Even Without A Farm Bill in Place
As many agricultural support programs are left in limbo, EQIP funding will continue despite the lack of a farm bill in place. Through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program known as…
USDA Issues Farm Safety Net and Conservation Payments
…assistance program payments,” said Perdue. The ARC and PLC programs were authorized by the 2014 Farm Bill and make up a portion of the agricultural safety net to producers when…
Dropped Tariffs Could Mean Less USDA Trade Aid Relief
…steel and aluminum,” Perdue adds. If that happens, it could mean USDA will scale back on the second installment of its trade aid program. Perdue tells Reuters, “If the tariffs…
Environmental Groups: No Farm Bill Better Than Bad Bill
…between the House and Senate versions of the farm bill, especially over the work requirements for participants in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. A FRAC spokeswoman says, “We are pushing…
Perdue Announces Funding for Socially Disadvantaged and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers
…assistance to underserved and veteran farmers and ranchers. This funding is available through the USDA’s Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers Program…
Tractor Supply Company Shows Support During National 4-H Week
…organization in the United States. The theme this year is ‘Inspire Kids to Do.’ California Tractor Supply stores continue to offer support of the 4-H program by participating in the…
Almond Update: Almond Leadership Program Milestone and Deadline
The Almond Leadership Program is celebrating its ten-year anniversary. Almond Board of California’s Manager of Industry Relations Jenny Nicolau talks with AgNet West’s Taylor Hillman about the program, how its…