…the Central Valley agriculture despite its initial intent to address LA wildfires. The discussion reveals the complexities of old infrastructure, environmental regulations, and potential conflicts over federal vs. state control….
USDA Accepts EQIP Applications on a Continuous Basis
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) wants to remind landowners about the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). By providing financial and technical assistance to agricultural producers, EQIP addresses natural resource concerns and delivers environmental…
President Trump Overturns Electric Vehicle Mandate
…Biden EPA over its tailpipe emission standards, which they argued were unfair to biofuels and forced consumers to buy only EVs. As for ending the Green New Deal, Trump’s pledge…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 01-22-25
…production The discontinuation of certain environmental justice grants and its effect on DEI policies Year-round sales of E15 ethanol and the future of electric vehicles Join Sabrina and Lorrie as…
Trump Names USDA Undersecretary Nominees
…undersecretary for natural resources and environment. Fordyce is a fourth-generation soy, corn, and beef cattle farmer, who served as the administrator of the Farm Service Agency (FSA) during Trump’s first…
USDA-ELAP Now Includes Dairy Producers
…managed by the Farm Service Agency, has extended its assistance to dairy farmers who experienced milk loss due to cattle being removed from commercial milking herds that tested positive for…
Agronomic Minute: New Fungicide Offers Almond Growers a Fresh Approach
…hole, and anthracnose while providing up to 26 days of protection. “Growers have been using existing FRAC groups for years, leading to resistance issues. Axios helps manage resistance and improve…
Richard Fordyce Appointed Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation
…the Trump administration as the Administrator of the Farm Service Agency. His new role will oversee key agencies that directly serve farmers and ranchers, including the Farm Service Agency (FSA),…
Interim Rule on Technical Guidelines for Climate-Smart Agriculture Crops Used as Biofuel Feedstocks Announced
…Agriculture Crops Used as Biofuel Feedstocks. The rule and a new feedstock carbon intensity calculator are designed to help agricultural producers calculate the environmental impact of their practices and contribute…
Beagle Brigade Secures the Nation’s Agricultural Gateways
“Beagle Brigade” member Hardy’s official photo. Photo credit: Department of Homeland Security’s U.S. Customs and Border Protection The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Beagle Brigade continues to play a pivotal role…
Enrollment Opened for 2025 Farm and Dairy Safety-Net Programs
…Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC), Price Loss Coverage (PLC), and Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC), are designed to provide financial protection against market fluctuations and other agricultural risks. Enrollment Periods: ARC and…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 01-16-25
…monarch butterflies, and available grower programs such as Project Apis M’s Seeds for Bees and Monarch Joint Venture. Key Links & Resources: Almond Board of California: Environmental Stewardship USDA Packers…
Craig Denounces Proposed Cuts to Farm Bill Programs
…impact on conservation. Funds from the Inflation Reduction Act currently support programs like the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). If these funds are taken away, Craig warns that more farmers…
USDA Finalizes Key Reforms for Farmers
…the goals of this proposal, it concluded that there was insufficient time to finalize the rule during the current administration. The agency stated that the decision does not reflect a…
