…USDA’s Farm Production and Conservation mission area: Farm Service Agency (FSA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Risk Management Agency (RMA) According to Fordyce, the legislation includes improvements to crop insurance,…
USDA’s Richard Fordyce Highlights Farm Bill Progress as Farm Bureau Pushes Labor Reform
…USDA Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation Richard Fordyce outlined several federal initiatives supporting farmers and ranchers. Newton said agriculture has gone more than four decades without meaningful updates…
Senate Farm Bill Draft Advances with New Support for Agriculture
…in specialty crop programs and updates to conservation initiatives that many producers rely on. Senate Farm Bill Draft Includes Key Policy Updates According to Glenn, the legislation would provide specialty…
Ranchers Highlight Conservation Benefits of Expanded Federal Grazing
…Washington Cattlemen’s Association, believes ranchers should be recognized for the conservation work they perform every day. Federal Grazing Opportunities Support Land Management Hajny said producers are often described as the…
DOE Updates 45Z Tax Credit Rules to Support Biofuel Feedstocks
…supported for lowering emissions of feedstocks and should be adequately compensated for that,” he said. Supporters say the updated guidance provides a clearer pathway for connecting conservation-minded farming practices with…
Gray Wolf Populations Remain a Growing Concern for Western Cattle Producers
…on cattle operations throughout the West. Supporters of policy changes contend that ranchers need additional management tools to respond effectively as wolf populations expand. They say balancing wildlife conservation goals…
Senate Agriculture Leaders Signal Progress on Long-Awaited Farm Bill
…proposal after months of discussions involving lawmakers from both parties and agricultural organizations seeking greater certainty on farm programs, risk management tools, conservation initiatives and nutrition assistance programs. Farm Bill…
Pollinator Week Webinar to Highlight California Habitat Projects
https://www.pollinator.org/pollinator-week California residents, growers, conservation professionals and pollinator advocates will have an opportunity to learn more about pollinator habitat efforts during a special webinar planned as part of Pollinator Week….
USDA Opens Applications for Expanded Specialty Crop Assistance Program
…the opening of applications for the USDA Specialty Crop Assistance Program, with signups available through August 7. USDA Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation Richard Fordyce said the program has…
The Ohio River: A Lifeline in American Agriculture History
…quality along the river remains critically important for both agriculture and public health. Conservation efforts, responsible land management, and environmental stewardship all play a role in preserving this historic waterway…
Point Reyes Ranchers Fight for Survival as California Agriculture Faces Growing Crisis
…to do,” she said. Despite those hardships, she passionately defended the role family farms play in conservation and food production. “Farms are good for our country. They’re good for our…
Regenerative Roots: Farming for the Next 100 Years
In this episode of Voices of the Valley, we explore the future of regenerative agriculture through the lens of stewardship, conservation and long-term resilience. Hosted by Western Growers’ Jeana Cadby,…
California Table Grapes 2026: Early Season, Global Demand, Strong Future
…the commission is investing heavily in research through its mechanization and automation initiatives. Programs like EQIP, supported by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, offer a model for helping growers adopt…
Farm Bill Advances as Food Security, Fertilizer Costs, and California Policy Pressures Dominate Ag Conversation
…finally seeing progress after years of delays. The bill includes funding for conservation programs, crop insurance, and research, particularly for specialty crops that are critical to California agriculture. However, some…