Flocking tricolored blackbirds The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in California is accepting applications for two programs to help support bird populations. The Migratory Bird Resurgence Initiative (MBRI), authorized…
USDA Accepting Applications for 2025 Export Programs
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking applications for fiscal year 2025 funding for five export market development programs. USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service recently published the Notices of Funding…
Fungicide Resistance Management Minute
…their programs early and make sure that they’re controlling the diseases as necessary. Q: Lindee, where can folks get more information on all of this? A: Growers could contact their…
NASS Discontinues July Cattle Report and Other Reports
…for Crops and Livestock provide critical data to the industry. USDA NASS says it has and will continue to review its estimating programs using criteria focused on the needs of…
Almond Matters: Rotating Fungicides in Disease Management Programs
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent U.S.A., disease management programs are being deployed in orchards. Field Market Development Specialist with Valent U.S.A., Todd Burkdoll emphasizes the need…
Almond Update: Taking Advantage of Incentive Opportunities
…panel at The Almond Conference 2023, highlighting some of the options that are out there. Many programs can help provide support to industry members for practices that are already taking…
Details of the Bipartisan Farm Transition Act of 2024
…the commission would examine incentives to facilitate these transfers, review the effectiveness of existing assistance programs, and investigate barriers faced by underserved farmers. The Farm Transition Act aims to support…
Voices of the Valley: What Fresh Produce Does a Food Safety Scientist Buy for Their Kids?
Western Growers food safety scientists Sonia Salas, Associate Vice President, Science & Technology, and Joelle Mosso, Associate Vice President, Science Programs, discuss their perspective and insight when it comes to…
Almond Matters: Disease Management Ahead of Summer
…already completed, growers are preparing disease management programs to combat issues like rust, scab, and Alternaria. Field Market Development Specialist with Valent U.S.A., Todd Burkdoll emphasizes the importance of early…
Food Marketing, Security, Access Focus of Trio of Grants
USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service is now accepting applications for three grant programs. Rod Bain has details. Listen to USDA Rod Bain’s program here. Food Marketing, Security, Access Focus of Trio…
Expert on Domestic Corporate Ag Land
…USDA and Farm Credit System programs and benefits, which should not be used to underwrite speculative corporate farmland investments. Not apply to corporations with 25 or fewer shareholders, partners, members,…
Improving Trade Opportunities for U.S. Ag Exports
…cited was concerns regarding Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza. USDA Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Jenny Lester Moffitt explained that they worked closely with Colombian officials “to demonstrate that…
IRA Funding to Support 138 New Conservation Easements
…billion over several years. Applications for ACEP and other NRCS programs are ongoing, with state-specific deadlines for funding consideration. Listen to the segment below. Brian German Ag News Director /…
Week in Review: Ag Export Complications & Cover Cropping Incentives
Incentive programs are a vital component to enable farmers to implement new production approaches in their operations. Agricultural exports are trending down from a post-pandemic peak as experts deal with…