…Agriculture Secretary on developing policies and outreach relating to urban, indoor, and other emerging agricultural production practices, as well as identify any barriers to urban agriculture. The committee is one…
First Major Water Storage Project in Over a Decade Moving Forward
…and reuse, and desalination. Notably, the B.F. Sisk Dam project has garnered federal contributions totaling $95 million to date. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook…
El Niño, Winter Weather, and Impacts on Agriculture
…Cooperative Extension Images provided by: UGA Cooperative Extension What might the El Niño climate pattern expected to dominate this winter’s weather in our country mean from an agricultural standpoint? USDA…
Speaker Johnson a ‘Real Win for Cattle Producers’
…NCBA’s Lane says he doesn’t think Johnson’s views on climate change will be an issue despite the Biden administration’s consistent push for what it calls “climate-smart” agriculture. “I’m not terribly…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 10-26-23
…AgNet News Hour episodes… Danielle Leal Multi-Media Journalist & AgNet News Hour Anchor Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On…
More Than $1.77 Billion Paid Out Through Conservation Reserve Program
…several improvements to the program since 2021, including the introduction of a new climate-smart practice incentive for CRP general and continuous signups. Other improvements include rewarding participants implementing conservation practices…
Groundwater Recharge Legislation Takes Effect January 1, 2024
…by enhancing the management of our natural infrastructure—the reservoirs under our feet—it is also vital to the Sacramento region.” Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 10-20-23
…tree nuts, the tomato suspension agreement, California ag delegates talk climate smart ag in Spain and the new Workplace Violence Prevention standard. Tune in to the show for these news…
Conservation Reserve Program Pays Over $1.77 Billion
…of the Department’s efforts to support climate-smart agriculture and forestry on working lands. More than 667,000 participants received payments from the Farm Service Agency (FSA) for their voluntary conservation efforts…
Economists Discuss Additional Revenue Streams in Agriculture
Top agricultural economists answer the question of what the upcoming possibilities for new revenue streams for farmers are. The question was posed during the recent Agri-Pulse Ag Outlook Forum. National…
Special ACEP Funding Available Through the Inflation Reduction Act
Applications for the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP) are currently being accepted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Program applications are available through the Inflation Reduction Act. USDA’s Natural…
Virginia Tech Study on Farming Productivity
…says the reductions in ag productivity growth are not just happening in the developing world but also in the US. Gary Crawford for the US Department of Agriculture. Listen to…
USDA Makes $3 Billion in Climate-Smart Investments Available to Producers
In fiscal year 2024, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is set to make climate-smart investments totaling $3 billion. The allocation is being made courtesy of President Biden’s landmark Inflation…
New Crop Insurance Program for Controlled Environments
…and delivered solely through private crop insurance agents. A list of crop insurance agents is available at all USDA Service Centers and online at the RMA Agent Locator. Learn more about crop…