…establish a certification program at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to assist with enrollment in a carbon-credit market. USDA would also establish a certification program for third-party verifiers to…
USDA Seeking Comment on Rural Renewable Energy Pilot Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is looking for public comment to help guide the development of a new Rural Renewable Energy Pilot Program. A total of $10 million has been provided…
California Almond Acreage Increases in 2020
The Almond Board of California (ABC) is releasing two California almond industry acreage reports: USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (USDA-NASS) 2020 California Almond Acreage Report including the 2021 preliminary bearing…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 04-20-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the role of USDA and carbon credit markets, why…
Week in Review: Drought Declaration Dispute, Biden to Bolster USDA Funding
…to adequately manage California’s water supply, despite such dry conditions. President Joe Biden’s proposed budget includes a 16 percent increase in funding for USDA, for a total of $27.8 billion….
Farmers to Families Food Box Program to End in May
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farmers to Families Food Box program will soon be coming to an end. Launched by the Trump administration law year, the program has since…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 04-16-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering how USDA plans to help California’s water needs after…
USDA Investing More Than $330 Million in Pandemic Assistance
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is moving forward with the implementation of the Pandemic Assistance for Producers program. USDA has made more than $330 million available to food supply…
Improved Soil-Moisture Data Tool Available to Farmers
Farmers now have access to another resource for acquiring soil moisture data. Improved soil-moisture information is now available through to a tool developed by USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service in…
Biden’s Proposed Budget Brings Added Support to USDA
…U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). According to the 61-page summary, the budget request includes a 16 percent increase in funding for USDA, for a total of $27.8 billion. The additional…
New Resource for Science-Education Available from USDA
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has a new online resource available aimed at providing additional science-education. The new AgLab tool from USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is now available…
New Conservation Frameworks to Better Protect Rangelands
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced new conservation frameworks to better protect U.S. working rangelands. USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has been working with state-level organizations to…
Produce Working Group Seeks Food Box Program Adjustments
…the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) call for comments. The produce working group provided a 13-page document containing 30 recommendations for a successor to the Farmers to Families Food Box…
Conservation Easements Reach Milestone of Five Million Acres
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently reached a milestone pertaining to conservation easements. More than five million acres of wetlands, grasslands, and farmland have been protected through USDA’s Natural…