…can be left to ripen after picking. Some varieties may spoil quicker than others. Whether you plant the Japanese or American varieties, Persimmons do well in southern climates, but there…
CREP Updates Provide More Access and Flexibility
…most flexible tools we have for locally-driven, partner-led efforts to reward producers and drive important environmental and climate outcomes,” Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator Zach Ducheneaux said in a press…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 12-17-21
…on water, the cotton industry working to access federal funding support for climate-smart ag and details on the upcoming California Dairy Sustainability Summit. Tune in to the show for these…
USDA Launches Loan Guarantee Program to Create More Market Opportunities, Promote Competition and Strengthen America’s Food Supply Chain
…advance the recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, promote equitable access to USDA programs and services, and reduce the impacts of climate change on rural communities. For more information, visit www.rd.usda.gov/priority-points. Background…
California Water Conveyance Upgrades Receive $100 Million in Support
…wetlands. “Fixing these canals is an important foundational piece to ensure a reliable and climate resilient water supply for California,” DWR Director Karla Nemeth said in a press release. “It…
Hemp Producers Get Support With Improved Crop Insurance
…to safe, healthy, and nutritious food in all communities, building new markets and streams of income for farmers and producers using climate smart food and forestry practices, making historic investments…
USDA Announces Agricultural Outlook Forum Theme and Program
…“I look forward to discussing with sector leaders how we can work on climate smart solutions that will improve the profitability and resilience of agricultural producers and open new market…
New Micro Farm Policy Available from USDA
…to safe, healthy, and nutritious food in all communities, building new markets and streams of income for farmers and producers using climate smart food and forestry practices, making historic investments…
USDA Begins Accepting Applications for $1.15 Billion in Loans and Grants
…all producers, ensuring access to safe, healthy and nutritious food in all communities, building new markets and streams of income for farmers and producers using climate-smart food and forestry practices,…
Grants Awarded to Strengthen Local and Regional Markets for U.S. Ag Products
…using climate smart food and forestry practices, making historic investments in infrastructure and clean energy capabilities in rural America, and committing to equity across the Department by removing systemic barriers…
House Passes Build Back Better Act
…communities have a fair shot at opportunities and will secure our children’s future. This is our nation’s largest effort to combat climate change and includes a focus on climate-smart agriculture.”…
Bonnie Confirmed as USDA Undersecretary
…nominee means that Bonnie is the new Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation. Stabenow says, “Democrats and Republicans praise Mr. Bonnie’s extensive credentials and commitments to tackling the climate crisis…
California to Receive More Than $5.5 Million for Conservation Projects
…enable partners to work with producers to test and adopt new climate-smart systems on their operations that support agricultural production and conserve natural resources, while also building climate resilience. This…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 11-12-21
…NRCS, and details on some of the climate-smart agriculture provisions in the new infrastructure bill. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, recipes, features and more. Listen…