…aren’t aware that they qualify. Bettencourt said that the program offers farmers “financial and regulatory security” and that the transition to sustainable groundwater usage will keep farmers from going out…
Funding Announced for Renewable Tech in Ag
…assistance for smaller-scale wind projects through various programs. DOE’s Wind Energy Technologies Office funding $1.5 million for research into and outreach on new business models for collaborations of farmers to…
NRCS Seeks Cooperative Agreement Proposals Through April 3
…Conservationist, Carlos Suarez said in a press release. “We are doing our part in helping America’s farmers, ranchers and forest stewards conserve the natural resources we all depend on. These…
2024 Dairy Margin Coverage Enrollment Opens Tomorrow
…for smaller dairy operations. The National Milk Producers Federation encourages all dairy farmers to consider signing up for DMC, highlighting its importance as a safety net amidst fluctuating market conditions…
Taking a Measured Approach to New Raisin Varieties
…versus paying these high labor costs,” he said. In addition to the need for accelerated research in raisin production methods, Sahatjian noted that raisin farmers are experiencing difficulties meeting increased…
Ag Groups Respond to Dicamba Decision
Agriculture groups around the nation responded to the EPA’s decision to allow farmers to use existing stocks of dicamba for the upcoming planting season. The American Farm Bureau Federation sent…
Producers Still Waiting for Dairy Margin Coverage Enrollment
…helping farmers manage through those bad times,” Kieffer noted. “Delayed DMC payments jeopardize the resilience of many farms, especially the most vulnerable. The timely launch of DMC enrollment is also…
Week in Review: Generational Opportunity for Conservation & California Grape Crush Improves
Farmers and ranchers have an opportunity to take advantage of historic funding support for conservation activities. The Final Grape Crush Report for 2023 showed a total crush of 3,728,923 tons,…
Flood Damage Assistance for California Growers Available From NRCS
California growers dealing with flood damage from storms this year have assistance opportunities available from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Funding support for farmers and ranchers is being made…
USDA Helping Small Farms
…USDA is helping small and mid-sized farms. “Climate Amart Agriculture Commodity initiative helping smaller-sized producers get a value-added proposition. Having farmers qualify for ecosystem service markets and when they do…
Vilsack Focuses on Farming’s Future Despite Protester
…keep farmers and rural America running by reiterating what he said in an earlier statement when the Census of Agriculture was released Tuesday. “In response to those challenges, the Biden-Harris…
Last Chance to Sign Up for The Organic Transition Initiative From NRCS
…assisting farmers with transitioning operations. While the national deadline is extended to March 1, 2024, state ranking dates may vary. California producers can apply at local NRCS Service Centers by…
USDA Releases 2022 Census of Agriculture
…beginning farmers and young producers. New and beginning farmers are defined as those operating ten or fewer years on any farm and young producers are those under the age of…
AgNet News Hour, Wednesday, 02-14-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. Today’s show includes the breakout sessions announced for the National Farmers Union anniversary convention, and federal…