…passion for technology and his agricultural background to bring educational experiences to students of all backgrounds, and give them a chance to see life on the farm. For the past…
Cover Crop Initiative Deadline Extended Through March 10
…through the practice with a streamlined contracting process. More information on EQIP and the initiative can be found here <https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/main/ca/programs/financial/eqip/>. Listen to the radio report below. Cover Crop Initiative Deadline…
House Ag Hearing to Review Farm Bill
…crops, including wheat, corn, soybeans, peanuts, cotton, rice, dairy, and sugar. It also provides disaster assistance. Nutrition programs such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and other nutrition programs…
California’s Climate Smart Agriculture
…and cutting their energy consumption. The California Department of Food and Agriculture provides programs including the State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program, Healthy Soils Program, Dairy Digester Research and Development…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 02-25-22
…programs is approaching, Makenzie Scott donating $50 million to the 4-H council and finding a potential solution to rising gas prices with renewables. Tune in to the show for these…
USDA Supports Supply Chain Enhancement with $215 Million Investment
…through www.grants.gov. Meat and Poultry Processing Workforce Development USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) will invest an additional $40 million through existing workforce development programs to provide a…
MSOB: Using Biofungicides to Help Manage Resistance
…and fruits and vegetables to tree nuts, vines, and greenhouse production – operate more sustainably while increasing their return on investment. For educational webinars and biological IPM programs, visit MarroneBio.com….
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 02-23-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers funding support for important water-related programs, an industry action plan to combat the…
VofV: Forging Uncommon Collaborations to Solve World Hunger
…out more at WGA.com. How do we create a more resilient food supply for the planet and address both food and nutrition insecurity? By implementing new programs that bring urban…
Agronomic Minute: Vineyard Weed Control in Dry Conditions
…control programs. A lack of visible weeds in the vineyard does not mean there are no weed issues that will need to be addressed. Smith noted that adding preemergent materials…
Hearing on USDA Inspector General Report on Civil Rights Complaints
…legitimate claim of discrimination and would otherwise be eligible for USDA programs, may not continue to pursue their complaint,” she said. “Ms. Fong how will your recommendations help to rebuild…
New Fungicide Provides Flexible Tool to Help Combat Resistance
As the first and only isopropanol- azole on the market, Cevya fungicide provides growers with more flexibility in disease management programs. Rotation in tree nuts, grapes, stone fruit, and pome…
USDA Announces the Appointment of Karli Moore to Serve on the Farm Service Agency State Committee in California
…programs and county committee operations, resolving program delivery appeals from the agriculture community, maintaining cooperative relations with industry stakeholders, keeping producers informed about FSA programs and operating in a manner…
NASDA Sets Priorities For Farm Bill Advocacy
…a commitment to American agriculture and the critical food and nutritional assistance programs for those who need it most. Often the officials closest to farmers themselves and as co-regulators with…