…Western Growers, the Produce Marketing Association, Bayer CropScience, SISC, Sustainable Conservation, The Monterey County Sustainability Working Group and Measure to Improve. The event is intended to offer actionable information to…
Industry Responds to EPA WOTUS Announcement
…water, but the 2015 Waters of the United States rule was unreasonable and unworkable. It made conservation more difficult and created huge liabilities for farmers. “No regulation is perfect, and…
2019 Enrollment Deadline for the Dairy Margin Coverage Program Is Sept. 20
…programs and promoting and supporting voluntary conservation. FSA is committed to implementing these changes as quickly and effectively as possible, and today’s updates are part of meeting that goal. For…
USDA Resources Available for Farmers Hurt by 2018, 2019 Disasters
…addition, the Emergency Conservation Program provides funding and technical assistance for farmers and ranchers to rehabilitate farmland damaged by natural disasters and help put in place methods for water conservation during severe…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 09-09-19
…Affairs Ted McKinney recent comments on trade, a study that found conservation cover to be economically beneficial for almond orchards and how prior work set California strawberries up for international…
Nearly Half of California Dairies Enrolled in Dairy Margin Coverage Program
…we are hopeful that we will get more folks in the door,” USDA’s Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation Bill Northey said in a press release. “At this point…
Farmers Prevented from Planting Crops on More than 19 Million Acres
…mostly corn, soybeans and wheat. “Agricultural producers across the country are facing significant challenges and tough decisions on their farms and ranches,” USDA Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation…
Almond Matters: Working Toward Better Dust Control
…efficient machinery that produces less dust. One avenue for funding assistance is offered through the Natural Resources Conservation Service. “They offer, I believe these are older numbers, but it’s around…
USDA Announces Details of Support Package for Farmers
…comply with the provisions of the Highly Erodible Land and Wetland Conservation regulations. Many producers were affected by natural disasters this spring, such as flooding, that kept them out of…
Raising Royal Palm Turkeys for Meat or for Show?
…the Royal Palm, they are able to breed naturally. If you are interested in turkey conservation, or preservation, this makes a fantastic project bird. Any individual interested in showing a…
USDA Now Making Payments for New Dairy Margin Coverage Program
…Production and Conservation. “With lower premiums and higher levels of assistance than previous programs, DMC is already proving to be a good option for a lot of dairy producers across…
USDA Adds Flexibility for Cover Crop Management in Crop Year 2020
…cover crops must be terminated while remaining eligible for crop insurance. USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA), Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and Risk Management Agency (RMA) developed new guidelines and…
USDA Research is Driving Technological Innovation
…Inspection Service (FSIS), Forest Service (FS), National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), and Rural Development (RD). Source: USDA Sponsored…
USDA Farm Bill Implementation Progress Update
…Conservation Service (NRCS) released guidance to State committees to identify RCPP coordinators in each State. Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP): On May 10, 2019, NRCS posted guidance for state conservationists regarding…