…to dairy farmers on a variety of dairy topics available from USDA or other sources. A handler will have until March 1, 2022 to directly provide educational opportunities to dairy…
FSA Programs Offer Assistance to Drought-Impacted Producers
There are a handful of programs and resources available to farmers and ranchers who have been impacted by drought conditions. Programs and resources are offered through the United States Department…
Industry Collaboration Aims to More Efficiently Address Water Issues
…to continue to advance some of the programs and technologies that are already helping to address water issues. Bettencourt noted that there is already an array of water sustainability projects…
Senate Passes $1 Trillion Infrastructure Investment Package
…energy grid, and water systems. The bill includes $550 billion in new federal spending to support ongoing programs and develop new infrastructure initiatives. It is one of the largest investments…
New USDA Reports Aimed at Increasing Cattle Market Transparency
…has already begun to implement other programs and initiatives aimed at bolstering competition within the food supply chain. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West…
Industry Groups Urge Congressional Support for Climate-Smart Agriculture
…consider the multitude of benefits achieved through various conservation programs as they consider infrastructure legislation. Climate-smart agriculture practices have already helped to improve water quality, wildlife habitat, and sequester carbon….
Secretary Vilsack Talks Drought, Trade, and Labor at Fresno County Farm
…in Fresno County, Secretary Vilsack heard from local producers about the impacts of drought. Secretary Vilsack noted that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) may need to rethink assistance programs…
Public Good Achieved Through Agricultural Regulations Warrants Public Support
…Act are intended to protect a public resource. In some instances, there are local, state, and federal programs available to help producers cover the cost of regulatory compliance. Even with…
Nearly $17 Million Being Made Available Through USDA’s 2501 Program
…can use the funding support for education, training, farming demonstrations, and conferences on farming and agribusiness. The grant funding is also used to help increase access to USDA’s programs and…
Performance Measures Updated for Multiple USDA Programs
…to revise the metrics for multiple grant programs. AMS partnered with the NASDA Foundation in working to revise the performance measures for the grant programs. AMS has also indicated plans…
Almond Update: Almond Journey Podcast Details Grower’s Experience with Dust Reduction
…Valley Air Pollution Control District. The incentive programs available to growers can help to mitigate the cost of acquiring dust reduction equipment. “One of the tips that Bret gives is…
Disaster Assistance Bill Moves Through House Ag Committee
…to maintain crop insurance coverage over the next two years. The bill also authorizes funding to support streamlining the application process for the program. “Our disaster assistance programs will need…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 07-23-21
…organic dairy farmers struggling to navigate a terrible year of drought and the challenges hurdling guest worker programs. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and…
Challenges Hurdling Guest Worker Programs
…and why revising programs such as H-2A is needed. Listen to the report below Challenges Hurdling Guest Worker Programs Danielle Leal Multi-Media Journalist & AgNet News Hour Anchor Sponsored Content CIR…