…on his first-term accomplishments. He pledges a science-based approach to regulation going forward. He commits to addressing the “rural/urban divide” and emphasizes support for voluntary conservation programs. Former Vice President…
Plans Outlined to Support American Producers of Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
…perishable fruit and vegetable producers to facilitate increased efficiency of USDA programs. USDA will also create a marketing strategy for American produce and work with other agencies to better understand…
USDA Revises Conservation Provisions for Highly Erodible Lands and Wetlands
…release. “Highly erodible land and wetland determinations are the gateway to USDA programs, and we strive to provide the highest quality technical assistance to inform decision-making by farmers and ranchers.”…
USDA Offers Disaster Assistance to California Farmers and Livestock Producers Impacted by Wildfires
…operation, FSA offers a number of disaster assistance programs to help offset eligible losses, including the Livestock Indemnity Program, Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees, and Farm-Raised Fish Program, Emergency Conservation Program, Emergency Forest Restoration…
USDA Extends Free Meal Programs for Children Through End of Year
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that the agency will be extending free meal programs for children through as late as December 31. The flexibilities being enacted will provide…
UC Cooperative Extension to Investigate Healthy Soil Practices with CDFA Grants
…project to show our smaller-scale sheep owners how they can enhance the ecosystems of their properties,” Bailey said. Bailey expects the hedgerow to offer many educational, ecological and practical benefits,…
Wildfire Assistance from USDA Being Offered to Famers and Ranchers
…USDA and the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The platform provides easy access to disaster-related resources, which helps producers identify which programs may be available to them. Farmers and ranchers affected…
Lawmakers Encourage Active Enforcement of Dairy Provisions of USMCA
…the harmful impacts of Canada’s highly trade-distortive Classes 6 and 7 milk pricing programs,” the letter states. Concern was also raised in regard to Mexico’s enforcement of two side letters…
$1 Million BIFS Grant to Address Pest Control in Walnuts
…and other biological control programs in the 40-acre demonstration sites. The project, “Promoting Biologically Integrated Orchard Systems in Walnuts in Sacramento and San Joaquin Valleys,” will be conducted over the…
4-H Gives Incarcerated Youth Freedom to Try Their Hands at Growing Vegetables
…the educational aspect of the 4-H program and are excited whenever we harvest a new vegetable,” Edgar Ortega, juvenile corrections officer, wrote in a letter. “When the vegetables are ready,…
USDA NRCS Awards $640,000 to Six in California for Conservation Innovation
…protect surface and groundwater quantity; improve soil health; and enhance habitat for terrestrial and aquatic species. For information on Conservation Innovation Grants, go to: https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/ciglanding/national/programs/financial/cig/cigsearch/ Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester…
UTV Replacement Applications Being Accepted
…the replacement of existing diesel or gasoline-powered UTVs and tractors that have less than 25 horsepower with new, zero-emission UTVs. The program is open to qualified individuals, businesses, educational institutions,…
New Proposed Organic Rule Available for Public Comment
…October 5. “Organic agriculture is one of the fastest growing sectors in the food market,” Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Greg Ibach said in a news release. “As…
Almond Update: Watch Five Tips to Reduce Dust from Sweeper Equipment
As AgNet West reported last week, dust reduction research has led to incentive programs to replace equipment and continuing trials in off-ground harvesting. But what can growers do right now…