…of a credit-back program is to encourage handler marketing activities that promote the sale, use and consumption of walnuts. Similar programs have been successfully implemented in the almond and prune…
Lawmakers Ask Biden for Rural Broadband Infrastructure Improvements
…farmers, supplies students and teachers with unlimited access to educational materials, and allows for doctors’ visits at home.” The lawmakers are hopeful that Biden will include provisions for rural broadband…
Wine Industry Sustainability Highlighted in Recent Report
…California have also been certified, according to the report. Nearly half of all California winegrape acreage is certified when taking other programs into consideration. Certification under programs such as Lodi…
American Rescue Plan Legislation Moving Through Congress
…with stimulus checks and additional support for vaccination efforts, the legislation includes important amendments related to agriculture. “The measure primarily provides additional funding for nutrition and feeding programs. But it…
New Form Required for Certain NRCS Customers
Producers and landowners involved in certain programs from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) conservation being advised of changes in some paperwork requirements. The Farm Service…
Applications Being Accepted for Sustainable Winegrowing Leadership Awards
…awards will be accepted through April 2. Vineyards and wineries participating in sustainability programs in California are eligible to apply in four award categories. The Environmental Award recognizes operations that…
Producers Encouraged to Apply for Risk and Price Loss Coverage
…in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs before the upcoming deadline. Producers interested in ARC and PLC programs have until Monday, March 15 to enroll…
Vilsack Outlines USDA Opportunities During Confirmation Hearing
…One area of focus is addressing inequities within USDA programs. Vilsack also noted that he would like to lead the department in providing more food security and meeting nutritional needs….
Conservation Practices Proven to Lower Carbon Footprint in Recent Study
…to show that NRCS and the conservation practices demonstrate how working lands can voluntarily reduce emissions and also become a climate solution,” Suarez noted. “Those programs have grown exponentially because…
Participation in U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol May Bring Added Benefits to Growers
…believe there may be some opportunities down the road for growers who are participating in the Protocol to take advantage of programs that may become available on a voluntary basis,”…
California and Denmark Sign MOU on Climate Smart Dairy Collaboration
…Secretary Karen Ross noted that California has invested more than $264 million dollars over the last five years on Climate Smart Agricultural programs that focus on the dairy sector. Nearly…
Almond Matters: Much-Needed Rainfall Comes with Bloom on the Horizon
…part, most of your fungicide programs start at bloom or prior to bloom with bud swell and we’re not quite there yet.” While out in some orchards recently in Kern…
Climate Goals Established by President Biden Executive Orders
…ways for better collaboration. Biden has indicated a desire to improve federal programs to help boost the adoption of climate-smart agricultural practices. “NCBA looks forward to working with President…
USDA Providing Temporary Debt Relief to Thousands of Farmers
…for producers borrowing under the Farm Storage Facility Loan and the Direct Farm Loan programs. Non-judicial foreclosures, debt offsets, and wage garnishments are also being suspended. The agency will also…