…our rural communities, vulnerable populations, and essential workers—while continuing important investments in rural and farm production programs, agriculture and medical research initiatives, international aid, and nutrition. I am pleased the…
Citrus Industry Encouraged by Potential of New HLB Treatment
…as the research continues. “We thank the researchers for doing this good work and look forward to seeing how the results of these studies and these programs play out and…
USDA Streamlines Process for Rural Investment
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is taking steps to make the process for rural investment more user-friendly. USDA will be making the process for lenders to access loan programs…
Annie Stuhr Named New Ag One Foundation President
…is able to reconnect those passions as the new president of the Ag One Foundation that raises funds for students and programs in the Jordan College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology at Fresno State….
California ACP, HLB Funding Survives COVID Impacted Budget
…decisions to make when revising the state’s budget that leadership reported had a $60 billion deficit swing during the first four months of the coronavirus pandemic. One of the programs…
Hemp Checkoff Program on the Horizon
…found that checkoff programs can have a return on investment for producers of up to 17-1 for every dollar that is invested in a checkoff program. About the Author Brian…
Almond Update: Webinars Highlight New Website Resource
…Resource Again there are two webinars, 9 am for growers and noon for handlers. You can register online at Almonds.com under the Programs and Events tab. About the Author Taylor Hillman…
NIFA Grant Helps UCR Develop Agricultural Technology
…network to develop training programs to increase industry knowledge about the new technologies. The NIFA grant will help translate the information gathered through the mechanized systems through user-friendly web interfaces,…
Almond Update: New Partnership and Scholarship for Pollinator Week
…webinar about the two initiatives tomorrow, explaining how to take advantage of the programs and hear from a grower about the benefits. Participate in the webinar by going to ABC’s…
Increasing CFAP Criticism from WTO Members
…pandemic. A total of $16 billion has been allocated for the program. The CFAP criticism is compounded by previous aid programs for American farmers and ranchers that were initiated in…
Signup Period for USDA Coverage Programs Ends June 30
…“The Agriculture Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage programs are critical safety-net programs for farmers, helping producers weather market distortions resulting from natural disasters, trade disruptions and, this year, a…
Members Appointed to the EPA Farm, Ranch, and Rural Communities Federal Advisory Committee
…candidates have experience in agricultural issues of relevance to EPA programs, are actively engaged in agricultural production, have related leadership experience, demonstrated ability to examine and analyze complex environmental issues…
Almond Matters: Summer Disease Prevention
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, growers are in the midst of applying their summer disease prevention programs. As the season progresses, growers will want to continue…
Ag Order 4.0: Farm Impact Stories Needed
…these programs and then other regions within the state have to follow up and make sure that they’re becoming more congruent with what’s going on here,” Groot explained. “That certainly…