There are several programs that can help growers out financially that are looking at converting to an efficient irrigation system. Programs Support Efficient Irrigation Netafim Product Manager Dennis Hannaford says…
Japanese Journalists Get Look at U.S. Beef Industry
…went hand-in-hand with that notion, further confirming the efforts of U.S. producers.” For more information about your beef checkoff investment in BQA and foreign marketing programs, visit MyBeefCheckoff.com or bqa.org….
California Producers Reminded of Nearing Deadline to Submit Nominations for Farm Service Agency County Committees
…your county.” FSA county committees help local farmers through their decisions on commodity price support loans, conservation programs and disaster programs, and by working closely with county executive directors. …
California State Board of Food and Agriculture to Discuss Incentives for Greenhouse Gas Reductions
…change,” said CDFA Secretary Karen Ross. “In addition to building drought and climate resiliency on our farms, the solutions incentivized by these programs are practical and timely.” Incentive programs available…
Proving Sustainability Sometimes Just Paperwork
…running an operation in a sustainable manner. It costs a lot to be certified in one of these programs and he believes that the certification needs to provide some economic…
NCBA: Stabenow’s Solution Guarantees Trade War with Canada and Mexico
…the support of Senator Roberts to repeal this program that has been burdensome to cattle producers for over a decade. The beef industry has many successful labeling programs already in…
Crop Insurance Options for Fruit and Nut Producers
…on APH Yield Exclusion and SCO eligible crops, crop years, and counties where they may elect the programs. This user-friendly resource can help producers quickly explore and understand available coverage…
Almond Orchard Sustainability Lifecycle Study Highlights Greenhouse Gas Benefits, Provides Baseline for Future Goals
…to independent, third-party analysis of next-generation farming practices,” said Richard Waycott, President and CEO of the Almond Board of California. “Our ongoing research programs help drive development of innovative production…
Residential Citrus Tree Concerns Remain
…trees are where the challenge is. Lyle says other than educating residents, experts can only keep to the programs and be prepared for if and when new detections pop up….
Proximity of HLB Finds Concerning, Yet Not Surprising
…Citrus Mutual Director of Public Affairs Alyssa Houtby says there is always the possibility of more trees having the disease in the area and management programs need to stay vigilant….
USDA Announces Three New Centers of Excellence with a Consortium of 1890 Colleges and Universities
…existing programs and agreements, and that the initial funding will help the 1890s schools improve their access to USDA programs and attract additional outside investment. Over the past six years,…
Conservation Incentives for Working Grass, Range and Pasture Lands
…record 400 million acres and 600,000 producers and landowners are currently enrolled in USDA’s conservation programs. The Conservation Reserve Program has been one of the most successful conservation programs in…
Stallman Announces Departure in January
…and more leadership development programs to help farmers and ranchers become advocates for agriculture and citizen leaders in their communities. AFBF has grown organizationally, particularly with the acquisition of the…
Secretary Vilsack Proclaims August 2-8 National Farmers Market Week
…more farmers markets offer customers the opportunity to make purchases with the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program; the Women, Infants, and Children Nutrition Program; and the Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Programs….