…squirrels turning carnivorous and preying on voles. They explore the implications of this behavior and its potential as an evolutionary adaptation. The show then transitions to Christmas-themed content, where Sabrina…
USDA, CDFA Award $21.5 Million to Strengthen California’s Local Food Supply Chain
DepositPhotos image The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) announced a new partnership with the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) to fund projects that strengthen…
Christmas Tree Industry Faces Climate and Economic Challenges
…Pacific Northwest, Great Lakes, and southeastern states. North Carolina’s Fraser fir growers have felt the impacts of extreme weather, particularly during Hurricane Helene. While the state’s mountainous terrain helps protect…
New Federal Order Announced by USDA
…samples, upon request, from any entity responsible for a dairy farm, bulk milk transporter, bulk milk transfer station, or dairy processing facility that sends or holds milk intended for pasteurization….
OAA Seeks Public Input on Aquaculture Opportunity Areas in California and Gulf of Mexico
Giant kelp, Macrocystis pyrifera, grows in the cold eastern Pacific waters that flow along the California coast. Kelp forests support a surprising and diverse array of marine biodiversity. DepositPhotos image…
Public Input Needed on How to Improve Conservation Practice Standards
…the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP). “Agricultural producers are on the front lines of climate change, and we want to hear from the public how we can improve our conservation practice standards…
Specialty Crop Trade Policies Could Shift Under New Administration
…also highlighted the possibility of swift action on trade. Drawing from his experience with the president-elect’s prior administration, he recalled rapid policy decisions, such as the withdrawal from the Trans-Pacific…
USMEF Chair Highlights Export Growth and Value for U.S. Farmers
…on track to set a record for pork imports. Hanson noted that Mexico initially embraced cuts like middle rounds for ground beef, but today, the partnership is bolstered by consistent…
USDA to Gather 2024 Crop Data from California Producers
…phone, or by mail. Those who haven’t responded by November 29 may be contacted by NASS representatives for assistance. NASS Pacific Regional Director Gary R. Keough emphasized the importance of…
Almond Update: California Almonds Address Market Access Challenges in Italy
…of the Pre-Export Check (PEC) program, industry training sessions, PEC webinars, and the annual handler audits—all designed to uphold high safety and quality standards. Kulkarni also emphasized the strong partnership…
Deadline Approaching for California Farmers to Apply for Conservation Assistance
…with cleaner ones, and the WaterSmart projects in partnership with the Bureau of Reclamation, which support improved water infrastructure on farms. Additional programs offer support for wildlife habitat, wildfire mitigation,…
NRCS Announces $1.5 Billion for Conservation Projects Aimed at Climate Action and Resource Protection
Courtesy USDA/NRCS The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) announced a landmark $1.5 billion investment in 92 conservation projects under the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP)….
New Biochar Facility to Repurpose Almond Shells for Sustainability
DepositPhotos image Treehouse California Almonds has announced a partnership with biochar producer Sitos Group to launch a $9 million biochar manufacturing facility in Delano, California. This 25,000-square-foot facility will be…
Regional Conservation Partnership Program Project Investments
DepositPhotos image The Agriculture Secretary this week announced the latest in Regional Conservation Partnership Program project investments. Here’s Rod Bain. Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef…