…under the order is the improvement of coordination between governments and communities including farmers, ranchers, and landowners, to “develop voluntary, market-based water and land management practices and programs that improve…
Conservation Reserve Program Producers Received 1.68 Billion in Payments
…CRP, farmers and ranchers establish long-term, resource-conserving plant species, such as approved grasses or trees, to control soil erosion, improve water quality, and enhance wildlife habitat on cropland. Farmers and…
USDA Releases Final CSP Rule Change
…implementation of the 2018 Farm Bill, including important changes to the Conservation Stewardship Program, which is designed to help farmers put more robust conservation activities in place,” Acting Chief for…
The Western View: New Climate Strategies May Benefit Ag
…carbon into the air. The second idea has growers sequestering carbon to improve soil, and that makes just as much sense. A number of farmers already do this. They add…
Bagrada Bug Could Be Problematic for Desert Producers This Fall
Courtesy : Surendra Dara/UCCE Farmers in the desert regions may be seeing increased bagrada bug pressures during the fall season. The pest can be particularly challenging due to the number…
OTA Details How Federal Policy Can Best Support Organic Production
…direct and indirect methods. “This policy conversation naturally opens up opportunities to talk about organic farmers and how we can grow organic production,” Debates noted. PROBLEMATIC ECONOMIC OUTLOOK AHEAD The…
Legislation Introduced to Enhance Meat Processing Infrastructure
…U.S. while assisting smaller operations. The bill is generating positive responses from several industry groups including the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition, National Bison Association, U.S. Cattlemen’s Association, and National Farmers…
NRCS Names Priority Watershed Areas to Receive Financial Assistance
…our nation’s natural resources.” The Salt River will be assisted by the Eureka Field Office. The Upper Pescadaro Creek, Butano Creek, and Lower Pescadaro Cree will receive assistance from the…
CDFA Accepting Proposals for 2020 CalAgPlate Grant Program
…is restricted to the California Future Farmers of America Association. Tier two eligibility includes non-profit organizations and government agencies that administer agricultural education programs. Listen to the radio report below….
Continuing Resolution Signed, CCC To Be Replenished
…been heavily reliant upon in 2020. “Today’s passage of the continuing resolution is an immense relief to farmers, who depend on federally-funded programs to access loans, technical support, and critical…
The Western View: Honors to A Farmer With A World-Changing Invention
It goes without saying – Farmers and ranchers are inventors out of necessity. They make their own tools and equipment when they need to, or if they just want to….
California Production Costs Making Other States More Attractive for Growers
The increasing cost of production in California is pushing some farmers to try their luck in other states. Costs for labor, regulatory compliance, and fuel are all substantially cheaper in…
OpenET Project Seeks to Transform Water Management in the West
…water use is fragmented and not cost-effective for many producers. More accurate information on water usage will not only benefit farmers and ranchers, but it will also assist entire communities…
NRCS Funds Innovation Through On-Farm Trials of Conservation Systems
…NRCS State Conservationist in California. On-Farm Trials awardees work with NRCS and farmers and ranchers to implement innovative practices and systems on their lands that have not yet been widely…