…producers in Minnesota and Wisconsin, and to assist those producers with implementing conservation practices by addressing land tenure issues and accessing NRCS programs. USDA is also seeking CIG proposals for…
Five Lessons for California from Australia’s Drought
…by demand-side programs. “In Australia, urban water efficiency was the quiet achiever – saving more water at lower cost and greater speed than supply options,” the report states. “California can…
Networking and Education at Citrus Showcase
…Riverside. They also heard how breeding and genetic programs are working to find an answer for huanglongbing. Stay with AgNet West for more news from the conference, including two possible…
50 Years of School Breakfast
…of this administration, participation in school breakfast programs has increased by almost 27 percent; over 14 million students are now eating school breakfast each day. To help support the ongoing…
Commodity Classic Underway
…Your name badge is your admission ticket to any and all of the educational sessions. You do not have to preregister for the educational sessions. Just walk in to any…
Almond Board: Nitrogen Sampling
…and committee members serve without compensation. The Board is responsible for establishing policy, recommending budgets and programs to the Secretary of Agriculture for approval, and reviewing program results and effectiveness….
Bus Stop Farmers Markets
…as to provide educational materials on how to cook the produce that its patrons bring home and how to grow some of their own in their backyard. EBT payments (formerly…
NFU Joins Field to Market, Continues Support for Sustainable Agriculture
…is essential to producing food, fiber and fuel for the world’s consumers. Field to Market’s collaborative approach to science-based sustainable agriculture programs and communications aligns with our objectives as a…
National FFA Week – Inspiration from our Future Farmers
…I definitely lead with my heart and that it’s critical for someone in my position to have compassion for all who may be impacted by our programs and our decisions….
Commodity Classic Farmer-Focused Topics & Issues Sessions
…sessions are in-depth discussions of current issues and topics that have a direct impact on a farmer’s productivity and profitability. Learning Center Sessions complement the other educational experiences at Commodity…
Farm Bureau Donations Benefit Hungry Americans
…for “most innovative” programs. Those winners were California, Illinois and North Carolina. The awards were presented during AFBF’s Young Farmers & Ranchers Conference in Kansas City, Missouri, earlier this month….
NACD Submits Letters to Ag Appropriations Committees for Conservation Operations
…the $400 million level. “These watershed programs are of huge benefit to rural and urban communities across our nation, mitigating the effects of extreme weather and bolstering our national economy,”…
Irrigated Lands Regulatory Programs to be Discussed
California State Board of Food and Agriculture to Discuss Irrigated Lands Regulatory Programs at March 1st Meeting in Sacramento The Board will also hear updates on statewide water conditions and…
Open Data Powers Conservation Mapping Tool
…warrant protection under the Endangered Species Act. Learn more about NRCS’ conservation efforts for sage grouse habitat. For more on technical and financial assistance available through conservation programs, visit www.nrcs.usda.gov/GetStarted….