…Farm Service Agency (FSA) has accepted more than 897,000 acres for enrollment through the Continuous Signup. Additionally, nearly 1.9 million acres have been accepted through the General CRP Signup period…
Study Finds Genetics Rather Than Environment Are Source of THC Levels in Hemp
A recent study from Cornell University has found no link between increases in the THC content in hemp with environmental or biological stresses. Guidelines from USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service note…
EPA Moves to End Chlorpyrifos Use on National Scale
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has taken action to prohibit chlorpyrifos use on a national level. A Final Rule was recently issued to revoke all tolerances of the pesticide….
Farm City Newsday Monday, 08-23-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering Farm Bureau’s disappointment in the EPA’s Chlorpyrifos decision, a…
USDA Accepting Applications to Help Cover Costs for Organic Certification
…Ducheneaux, administrator of USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA). “By assisting with the costs, this program can help organic farmers get their certification along with the benefits that come with it.” OCCSP provides cost-share…
FSA Programs Offer Assistance to Drought-Impacted Producers
…of Agriculture Farm Service Agency. Information on California’s FSA opportunities can be found by visiting https://www.fsa.usda.gov/state-offices/California/index USDA reporter Rod Bain shares comments from FSA Administrator Zach Ducheneaux in the report…
Research Project Looks at Drought Impacts on Rangeland Conditions
…Plant Sciences at UC Davis, Jennifer Funk has received a total of $481,274 to support the project. As environmental conditions continue to get warmer and drier, rangelands are being negatively…
Industry Collaboration Aims to More Efficiently Address Water Issues
…established to help facilitate better industry communication and access to resources. In her new role, Aubrey Bettencourt is working with stakeholders and agency partners in developing a successful path forward…
CDFA Still Accepting Comments on Proposed Updates to Healthy Soils Program
…$50 million in one-time funding from the General Fund to further CDFA’s implementation of the HSP. CDFA’s Office of Environmental Farming and Innovation will be accepting public feedback on the…
Weedy Rice Workshop Provides Important Updates to Growers
…the registration of potential products,” said Brim-DeForest. “We need to be able to tell the EPA and DPR exactly what we have and generally where it’s located as well.” Timothy…
Industry Groups Urge Congressional Support for Climate-Smart Agriculture
…continuing to work with you on infrastructure legislation. We are enthusiastic for the unique opportunity to help farmers and ranchers augment their ongoing environmental stewardship and sustainability efforts.” Other signatories…
Agricultural Overtime: ‘Nail in the Coffin’ for Sheep Industry
…to scratch the surface of the ecological and environmental benefits that sheep provide the landscape.” About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content Let’s…
Companion Planting Improves Flavor, Yield, and Health of Onions
…onions. Plant fenugreek with onion for larger, more flavorful bulbs. Grow onion with marigold, fennel, carrots, tomato, potato, peppers, or okra to increase yields and to limit Thrips damage by…
Week in Review: ‘Unprecedented’ Water Curtailments, Winegrape Rebound, Another Change to WOTUS
…after a tough year for growers in 2020. Many agricultural regulations are implemented as a safety mechanism to help provide some measure of protection to the environment. The U.S. Environmental…
