…and control requirements that add costs without clear environmental benefit; and Establishing a nation-wide labeling standard for genetically modified food to avoid a patchwork of state laws. Duvall’s testimony can…
Farm Economy Top Focus for NFU Pres.
…strain on farm financials, Johnson explained. “We are seeing this manifest itself in the Farm Service Agency’s loan portfolio, an early indication of challenges ahead,” he said. Roger Johnson, NFU…
Protecting Bloom from Spring Freeze
…If the ice dries out and water starts to evaporate from the ice, the ice will get colder than the air temperature as it evaporates. Protection with sprinklers If you…
NMPF, IDFA Urge Congress to Challenge WHO Proposal
…agencies and submitted detailed comments to the Department of Health and Human Services, the lead federal agency on the matter. “This is of great concern to the U.S. dairy industry…
USDA Expands Safety-Net for Dairy Operations
…Farm Service Agency (FSA) published a final rule which makes these changes effective on April 13, 2016. Any dairy operation already enrolled in the Margin Protection Program that had an…
North American Producers Committed
…safe, environmentally sustainable and affordable food supply,” said CPC Chair Rick Bergmann. “This foundation includes the adoption of new approaches and methods demonstrated by sound science to provide the best…
Veteran Serves Escondido Ag Community
…quality. These goals are all areas where NRCS’ science-based conservation methods can help. Through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program, NRCS offers organic conservation assistance to help farmers improve soil health…
Climate Change Bill Moves Forward
…agricultural practices that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and store carbon in soil, trees and plants was approved on a 6-0 bipartisan vote of the Senate Environmental Quality Committee this week….
High Tunnel System Initiative
The High Tunnel System is a conservation practice available through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). This practice helps producers: Extend the growing season Improve plant quality and soil quality…
Nearly $1.5 Million to Two Universities in California to Protect Air Quality in a Changing Climate
U.S. EPA Provides Nearly $1.5 Million to Two Universities in California to Protect Air Quality in a Changing Climate The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced $8.5 million in research…
Agri View: Foreign Vegetables
…major cities. Others will head to MexicoÆs urban areas, such as Mexico City and Guadalajara, increasing social, economic and environmental pressure on these already vastly overpopulated areas. Abolition of import…
Agri View: 2016 Farm Outlook
…Stacked Income Protection Plan (STAX) and Supplemental Coverage Option (SCO), and the expansion of USDA’s Pasture, Rangeland, and Forage insurance policy. Crop Prices and Receipts Forecast To Decline Modestly in…
Animal Nutrition, Growth Grants
…knowledge and best practices to enhance Dr. Sonny Ramaswamy animal health, lower production costs, and minimize environmental impacts.” Grants were awarded through the Animal Nutrition, Growth, and Lactation program, part…
The Homeless Garden Project in Santa Cruz
…[NRCS district conservationist] Rich Casale to talk about the possibility of using the NRCS Environmental Quality Incentives Program Organic Initiative and conservation planning for the site.” NRCS provided soils information…
