…habitat on working landscapes through the management of National Forests and voluntary conservation assistance on private agricultural lands. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent /…
Farmers Supporting Monarch Butterflies
…conservation practices and provide resources such as federal cost-sharing programs. Programs like the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) offer financial support to farmers who integrate pollinator-friendly habitats into their land management…
Regional Conservation Partnership Program Project Investments
DepositPhotos image The Agriculture Secretary this week announced the latest in Regional Conservation Partnership Program project investments. Here’s Rod Bain. Sponsored Content Gut Health for Baby Calves: Why Prebiotics and…
UC ANR Project to Help Underserved Farmers in SoCal with Land Ownership
…Extension, is working to identify and address these challenges through the Climate Action and Land Equity (CALE) project. Funded by the Department of Conservation, CALE supports historically underrepresented farmers by…
Research Reveals Long-Term Decline in Wild Bee Populations
…findings could help shape new conservation efforts aimed at protecting bee diversity, which is vital for environmental stability and agricultural productivity. Kelsey Graham, a scientist with the ARS Pollinating Insect…
NRCS Announces $100 Million in Federal Assistance for California Farmers and Ranchers
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in California has announced federal assistance opportunities for agricultural producers for Fiscal Year 2025, which runs from October 1, 2024, to September 30,…
Video: Secretary Vilsack On USDA Efforts for Farmers and Communities Affected by Hurricanes
…assistance for farmers, from crop insurance to the livestock indemnity program to emergency conservation assistance,” Secretary Vilsack explained, stressing the importance of making sure applications are processed swiftly. The USDA…
NACD Launches 2025 Friends of NACD District Grants Program
DepositPhotos image The National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) has opened the application period for its 2025 Friends of NACD District Grants Program. This year, NACD has partnered with Scotts…
California Dairy Sustainability Summit Announces Farm-Focused Event for 2025
…which could be achieved as early as 2027. Farmers will have the chance to attend discussions on topics like methane reduction, renewable energy, water conservation, animal health, and soil health….
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 10-07-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. Today’s show starts with a discussion with Peter Berthelson, President of Conservation Blueprint, about the integration of pollinator habitats with…
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 10-04-24
…crop insurance and conservation programs, including simplified loss documentation and flexible indemnity payment procedures. The USDA is also reducing requirements for programs like the Emergency Conservation Program (ECP) and Emergency…
Video: Robert Bonnie Message for Farmers Affected by Hurricane Helene
…procedures and increased flexibility in programs like crop insurance and conservation efforts. There is a focus on reducing paperwork requirements, enhancing loss documentation processes, and providing emergency provisions. Additionally, the…
Key Farm Programs End as Farm Bill Extension Expires
…down by the end of the year, leaving farmers in a tough spot. Programs that are ending now include the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), Grassland…
Agriculture’s Role in Addressing Climate Change Discussed at NYC Climate Week
…loss has slowed over the past several decades, Piotti emphasizes that the issue remains. The 2022 Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), which allocated $20 billion to agricultural conservation programs, represents a…