…and programs on behalf of the agriculture industry and the people of the Golden State. A new report, Agriculture Emerging: Balanced Budgets, Big Decisions, Bright Future, is our opportunity to…
USDA Extends Application Deadline for Dairy Margin Protection Program to Dec. 19
…Farm Bill created these safety net programs to provide safeguards against the uncertainty of weather and markets, but this safety net is not automatic. Producers must visit their local Farm…
USDA Announces Support for Producers of Advanced Biofuel
…public. Funded projects also focus on educational programs supporting advances in infrastructure, technology transfer, fuel quality, fuel safety and increasing feedstock production. South Dakota State University (SDSU) received $2.3 million…
USDA Disaster Assistance to Help Thousands of Honeybee, Livestock and Farm-Raised Fish Producers
…2014 Farm Bill, provides disaster relief to livestock, honeybee, and farm-raised fish producers not covered by other agricultural disaster assistance programs. Eligible losses may include excessive heat or winds, flooding,…
USDA to Survey Farmers’ Planting Intentions for 2015
…vital farm disaster and insurance programs. Farmers who receive this survey are not included in the County Agricultural Production Survey; therefore this is their only opportunity to be included in…
USDA Helps Open and Expand Export Markets for U.S. Agriculture
…funding to more than 60 U.S. agricultural organizations to help expand commercial export markets for American products. “The Market Access and Foreign Market Development Programs help agricultural organizations representing thousands…
Bats Work the Night Shift in Pollination
…example, through the 2014 Farm Bill, landowners have an opportunity to receive financial assistance through conservation programs and practices, which can include planting cover crops and riparian buffers that target…
Farmers and Ranchers Encouraged to Make Their Voices Heard
…level, applying their knowledge and judgment to make decisions on commodity support programs; conservation programs; indemnity and disaster programs; emergency programs and eligibility. County committees operate within official regulations designed…
USDA to Provide $4 Million for Honey Bee Habitat
…which directs USDA to expand the acreage and forage value in its conservation programs. Funding will be provided to producers through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). Applications are due…
USDA Extends Dairy Margin Protection Program Deadlines
…these programs, then we want to hear from dairy producers.” Comments can be submitted to USDA via the regulations.gov website at http://go.usa.gov/GJSA. Today’s announcement was made possible through the 2014…
USDA Launches Site to Provide Climate Information to Farmers and Ranchers
…to the network of USDA conservation programs and resources that provide producers with technical and financial assistance to manage risks. Each region also has its own site. For more information,…
USDA to Launch New Farm Bill Program to Help Provide Relief to Farmers Affected by Severe Weather
…APH Yield Exclusion. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Risk Management Agency and Farm Service Agency staff worked hard to implement several 2014 Farm Bill programs ahead of schedule, such…
Precision Farming with Sap Sensors
Sap sensors can be another tool for growers to make precision irrigation decisions in the field. Precision Farming with Sap Sensors The Center for Irrigation Technology hosted an educational workshop…
CDFA Awards $3.6 Million to Assist Farmers with Drought Through the State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program
…that reduce GHG emissions; soil moisture sensors; and irrigation scheduling programs that apply water based on crop needs. “These projects are critical because they allow farmers to continue production while…