…expand disaster assistance on certain conservation acres, increase support for small and regional beef processors, and prioritize American beef in federal purchasing programs. New Insurance Option Addresses Heifer Retention A…
America’s Early Forest Management Begins in 1876
From Settler Clearing to Forest Conservation As early American settlers cleared land for homesteads, farms, and growing communities, the federal government increasingly recognized that the nation’s forests were an important…
Cannon Michael: California Farming at a Crossroads
…650 acres into a permanent federal easement dedicated to wetland habitat. The farm also invests in habitat and riparian corridors. Water conservation is another major component of the operation, including…
Bowles Farming Company: Adapting to Keep California Agriculture Moving
…future. Michael highlighted drip irrigation, solar energy and conservation efforts, including 650 acres the family placed into a permanent federal easement for wetland habitat along the Pacific Flyway. The conversation…
USDA: From Lincoln’s “People’s Department” to a Modern Agriculture Agency
…of agricultural and rural programs, including research, conservation, food and nutrition programs, agricultural markets, rural development and other services affecting farmers, consumers and rural communities. Lincoln’s “People’s Department” Legacy The…
USDA and the Birth of America’s Land-Grant Universities
…economy and future. USDA grew from earlier federal efforts to support American agriculture. Its responsibilities would eventually expand to include agricultural research, statistics, education, conservation, food programs and numerous services…
Business Leader Kyle Kirkland Outlines Vision for California’s Future
…future generations. He rejected the notion that agriculture and environmental protection must be at odds, saying responsible farming and conservation can coexist. He also expressed concern that regulations originally intended…
USDA Expands $35 Million Feral Swine Eradication Program to Protect Farms
…we can to get rid of these things.” USDA, NRCS and APHIS Partner on Eradication Effort The new initiative is a joint effort between the USDA’s: Natural Resources Conservation Service…
USDA Launches $35 Million Feral Swine Eradication Program to Protect Farms
…for Farm Production and Conservation Richard Fordyce discussed the department’s newly announced Feral Swine Eradication Program, which will provide grant funding to help landowners and partners reduce wild hog populations…
Tom McClintock Talks California Water, Farming, and Freedom
…the reintroduction of wolves into California. He argued that unmanaged predator populations threaten livestock, wildlife, and public safety while advocating for regulated hunting as an important conservation tool that helps…
California Cattlemen’s President Rick Roberti Sounds the Alarm on Agriculture’s Future
…recovered species can be managed more effectively while balancing conservation with agriculture. California Needs Better Communication Throughout the interview, Roberti repeatedly emphasized that agriculture must do a better job telling…
Senate Farm Bill Effort Resumes as Congress Returns to Washington
…the importance of passing an updated farm bill that provides certainty for producers, strengthens conservation and commodity programs and supports rural communities across the country. Hear more about the latest…
University of California Studies Find Gray Wolves Increasing Stress on California Cattle
…to play a role in ongoing discussions surrounding wildlife management, livestock protection and future conservation policies. Hear more about the latest California gray wolf research and what it could mean…
Kevin Kester on Cattle Markets, Screwworm, Wolves, and California’s Agricultural Future
…additional predators could have on livestock, wildlife populations, and rural communities. While he acknowledged that the California Department of Fish and Wildlife is attempting to balance conservation with rancher concerns,…