…Development’s Emergency Community Water Assistance Grants (ECWAG), making nearly $20 million available to drought-affected communities. “As several years of historic drought continue to plague parts of the Western United States,…
Allergen-Free Peanuts Lead USDA Report Highlighting New Innovations in Ag
…of nitrogen in the soil that is available to a plant, reducing costs for farmers while benefiting the environment; Improved information on non-honey bee pollinators and methods for trapping bees…
The Western View: COOL Repeal
…if we lose COOL on beef, what else will we lose the right to know? Mr. Costa, our farmers deserve country of origin labels. But also, I demand the right…
USDA Announces New Tool to Monitor Dams, Keep Communities Safe
…DamWatch will help watershed project sponsors monitor and manage dams that were built with assistance from USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). By monitoring these structures, project sponsors can better…
USDA Seeks Partner Proposals to Protect and Restore Critical Wetlands
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the availability of $17.5 million in financial and technical assistance to help eligible conservation partners voluntarily protect, restore and enhance critical wetlands on private…
New Water Cuts Tighten Screws on Farmers
…Water Coalition. “While the latest curtailment order was not a surprise, it’s still troubling news for farmers in those areas that have invested years of time and money to grow…
USDA Seeks Applications for Loans and Grants to Support Rural Economic Development
…higher performance.” Funding is being provided through USDA’s Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program (RMAP). The 2014 Farm Bill reauthorized the program through 2018. For Fiscal Year 2015, more than $16 million…
New Report Shows U.S. Biobased Products Industry Contributes $369 Billion
…forest products in the BioPreferred program, along with proposed changes to the former Biorefinery Assistance Program to assist in the development of cutting-edge technologies for advanced biofuels, renewable chemicals and…
Federal Spending Bill Includes Important Provisions for Producers
…the regulatory burdens that continue to hamper the productivity and profitability of farmers and ranchers across the country. From language that blocks the listing of the sage grouse, to requiring…
Westlands Water District Announces Recipients of the West Side Scholarships
…Year), Future Farmers of America Greenhand Degree, Honor Roll, Athlete Scholar, the Superintendent’s List and State Future Farmers of America and has also played softball and volleyball. Each scholarship recipient…
USDA Opens Enrollment Period for Agriculture Risk Coverage
…trigger financial protections for agricultural producers when market forces cause substantial drops in crop prices or revenues. More than 1.76 million farmers have elected ARC or PLC. Previously, 1.7 million…
Crop Management
Everett Griner talks about southern farmers now looking at rice in today’s Agri View. Crop Management…
USDA Begins Accepting Applications from States for $100 Million Biofuels Infrastructure Partnership
…markets for U.S. farmers and ranchers, help Americans save money on their energy bills, support America’s clean energy economy, cut carbon pollution and reduce dependence on foreign oil and costly…
First Detection of Asian Citrus Psyllid in Citrus Orchard Reported
…from reputable local sources that have been routinely inspected by the agricultural commissioner’s staff and purchase citrus fruit from local farmers’ markets or supermarkets. For more information about the Asian…