…supports nearly 23 million jobs. The National Cotton Council also praised the bill for increasing support levels for cotton producers facing rising production costs and improving risk management strategies. “Conservation…
New USDA Programs Ease Transition to Organic Production
…to producers transitioning to organic The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is awarding $5 million to Oregon Tilth and Organic Farming Research Foundation to strengthen…
Senators Want $1.2 Billion for Conservation Funding
…and resources to support farmers, ranchers, and foresters to help mitigate and adapt to climate change.” The Senators want $1.2 billion for conservation funding, highlighting the success of agricultural conservation programs…
Week in Review: Support for Farm Bill Proposals & First Almond Acreage Decline in 30 Years
…conservation efforts for the next five years. Cooperative Extension Table Grape Advisor for Tulare and Kings Counties, Joy Hollingsworth conducted a needs assessment to better understand the priorities and concerns…
Using Farm Loan Programs to Support Climate-Smart Production
…more efficient and make a positive impact on our environment.” Farm loan programs complement existing initiatives like the Conservation Reserve Program and crop insurance options. Ducheneaux noted there are various…
USDA-NRCS Provides Conservation Programs for Organic Producers
…Quality Incentives Program, Conservation Stewardship Program and Agricultural Conservation Easement Program. And if you are an organic producer, yes this includes you. Last year, NRCS started providing assistance for a…
NRCS California Invests $1.3M in Working Lands for Wildlife Initiatives
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $1.3 million in Working Lands for Wildlife programs in California. USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service is accepting applications for the 2024 Sage…
Farm Bill Frameworks Receiving Significant Industry Support
…Inflation Reduction Act conservation investments into the conservation title of the bill. The National Farmers Union echoes the call for bipartisan support, emphasizing the necessity of a stronger farm safety…
‘Innovation is the Cornerstone’ of the California Water Plan
…conservation efforts for the next five years. Newsom said that the state has invested $9 billion in the last three years, and that “I want folks to know that we…
House and Senate Agriculture Committees Release Farm Bill Overview
…every successful Farm Bill is built on holding together the broad, bipartisan coalition of farmers, rural communities, nutrition and hunger advocates, researchers, conservationists, and the climate community. This is that…
Ag Producers Have Until May 24 to Apply for Initiatives Supporting Bird Populations
…In California, MBRI utilizes NRCS conservation practices to address habitat concerns for bird populations. The Tricolored Blackbird Initiative serves as an extension of a 2019 NRCS Regional Conservation Partnership Program…
Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy Seeks Reform to EQIP Funding
…emphasizes prioritizing cost-effective conservation practices and advocates for transitioning farmers towards more comprehensive approaches like the Conservation Stewardship Program. By addressing these issues, IATP believes that EQIP can become a…
EPA Announces Herbicide Strategy Revisions
…on areas crucial for species conservation. This refinement could potentially reduce the land area subject to pesticide restrictions for many species. Overall, the EPA’s aim is to make the Herbicide…
Week in Review: Improved Almond Export Opportunities & Legislation to Protect Pesticide Manufacturers
…U.S. Department of Agriculture is making significant investment in the Regional Conservation Partnership Program. In February, America’s trade deficit reached $68.9 billion, the highest disparity in almost a year. The…