…and nutrition needs of current and future populations while, at the same time, conserving resources and combatting climate change. The coalition will accelerate the transition to more sustainable food systems…
Lawmakers Encourage Ag Research Funding in Budget Legislation
…and development. “We write to respectfully request your assistance in protecting the $7.75 billion investment in agricultural climate research, agriculture innovation, and agricultural research infrastructure included in the House Agriculture…
NRCS Funding Opportunities Announced for Conservation Programs
…resources, and collectively contribute to the broader effort of mitigating the effects of climate change. State Technical Committees work with NRCS in setting ranking dates within individual states for application…
Global Ag Productivity Growth Off Target for 2050 Demand
…by 21 percent since 1961. Researchers say maximizing agriculture’s climate change mitigation potential is essential for sustainability, yet for most of the world’s producers, adapting to climate change and protecting…
Vilsack, Villalobos meeting Focused on Trade, ASF and Climate Change
…African swine fever and other animal and plant diseases and pests. The two also addressed climate change, saying, “our farmers, ranchers and producers are on the front lines dealing with…
Plan Ahead for Bountiful Pumpkin Harvest Next Year
…garden. Choose the right variety for your climate. Pumpkin seed packets will list the days to maturity, so all you need to do is figure out the math for when…
VofV: Almond Evolution – Self-Pollinating Varieties, Rootstock Gene Editing, Labor-Saving Tech
…water efficiency, control almond-killing pests and mitigate climate change. Josette Lewis, the Chief Scientific Officer at Almond Board of California, reveals the latest research and near-term innovations that are solving…
New Tool Helps Ranchers Estimate Assistance Covered Under ELAP
…a fair share of the food dollar,” USDA Farm Service Agency Administrator Zach Ducheneaux said in a press release. “From climate change to COVID-19, we are continuously working to make…
Pelosi Warns of Cuts to Build Back Better Act
…are likely to be scaled back dramatically, according to the Washington Post. The proposal aims to expand Medicare, combat climate change, improve education, and offer new benefits to help families…
Soil Carbon Monitoring Enhanced for Conservation Reserve Program
…through the initiative. “These CRP Climate Change Mitigation Assessment Initiative projects will survey, sample and measure the climate benefits of land enrolled in CRP conservation practice types over time,” USDA’s…
Comment Sought on Draft of California’s Climate Smart Strategy
…of California’s natural and working landscapes is outlined in the draft, with descriptions as to how they can be used to support climate goals. Opportunities for climate-smart land management are…
Responding to Black Fig Fly in California
…differences in climate that we have there compared to these coastal and Southern California areas where it’s currently being found?” Wilson noted. The movement of figs from areas known to…
House Ag Committee Dems Want Ag Spending Preserved
…provided for climate-smart agricultural practices will help address the fact that the current farm bill conservation programs are already oversubscribed, with continuing backlogs that show the demand from producers and…
Nearly $150 Million Being Invested in 15 Sustainable Agriculture Projects
…Agriculture’s (NIFA) Sustainable Agricultural Systems program. The investment is designed to help improve resiliency in the food supply chain and enhance the climate-smart food and agricultural system. “USDA is tackling…