…on farmland. The funding is provided through On-Farm Conservation Innovation Trials (On-Farm Trials), a new component of the Conservation Innovation Grants first authorized in the 2018 Farm Bill. “The Conservation…
USDA Issues Second Tranche of Market Facilitation Program
…AGI is derived from farming, ranching, or forestry related activities. Applicants must also comply with the provisions of the Highly Erodible Land and Wetland Conservation regulations. Many producers were affected…
74th Annual CARCD Conference to Highlight Timely Issues
…will also be offering presentations on conservation during the High School Speak-Off Competition. “Every year we have an amazing set of high school students come and speak about whatever conservation…
Domestic Hemp Production Program Becoming Official
…USDA programs, including loans, crop insurance, disaster assistance, and conservation programs,” said Bill Northey, Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation. As part of the rule, USDA has also developed…
Realizing the Conservation Benefits of Precision Agriculture
The House Agriculture Committee recently held a hearing focused on realizing the conservation benefits of precision agriculture. Vice President and General Manager of TerraNova Ranch, Don Cameron spoke to the…
Voting Begins for 2019 FSA County Committee Elections
…help FSA make important decisions on its commodity support programs, conservation programs, indemnity and disaster programs, and emergency programs and eligibility. Producers must participate or cooperate in an FSA program…
Cargill and FFA Partner to Inspire and Educate Future Leaders
…and water conservation—and so much more.” The National FFA Organization’s sustainability leader development program will receive $300,000 of the investment, supporting the organization’s efforts to re-evaluate programs and events to…
Livestock Groups Call Attention to Judicial Activism in Sage Grouse Case
…sage grouse habitat.” – PLC President Bob Skinner “These professional environmental litigants care less about genuine conservation of the sage grouse and more about pushing livestock off of federal lands….
2020 Enrollment for Agriculture Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage Programs Open
…to our nation’s farmers, ranchers and land stewards by enhancing farm support programs, improving crop insurance, maintaining disaster programs and promoting and supporting voluntary conservation. For more information on ARC…
USDA Opens 2020 Enrollment for Dairy Margin Coverage Program
…including our dairy producers,” said Bill Northey, Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation. “As Secretary Perdue said, farmers are pretty good at managing through tough times, and we know…
NCBA Exposes Relationship of OCM and HSUS
…our industry is appropriate as we see tremendous advances in technology, production practices, conservation, quality, and markets. However, these discussions need to be amongst those who love, work, and make…
‘Windows of Opportunity’ for Summer Cover Crops
The Natural Resources Conservation Service of California held another cover crop field day to show producers that summer cover crops are possible. NRCS says the practice reduces soil erosion, increases…
Shaping the ‘Women for the Land’ Initiative in California
…what women landowners need in California to help them implement conservation practices and keep their farm operations viable.” AFT California has plans to host three conservation learning circles in 2020,…
More Time Provided for Dairy Producers to Enroll in DMC Program
…the office,” said Bill Northey, USDA Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation. “With smaller margins and increased feed costs, DMC has resulted in almost $230 million in payments disbursed….