…such incentive programs comes through the Environmental Farming Act of 1995. The Act mandates that the Department establish and oversee an Environmental Farming Program to provide incentives to farmers whose…
Dairy Groups Thank Senators
…foods and other U.S. farm products,” Mulhern said. “Any successful European free trade agreement must break down those barriers. The U.S. needs to soundly reject the EU’s desire to impose…
Smithsonian – “Ask a Farmer”
…of Ours. Smithsonian – “Ask a Farmer” From: Smithsonian-National Museum of American History Ask A Farmer Ask A Farmer connects museum visitors to farmers nationwide for real-time conversations about American…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for April 25
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill. To listen or subscribe [display_podcast] Subscribe in a reader…
Agri View: Peanut Butter
…The average peanut farm is 100 acres. The Huffington Post (Sept. 2014) asked, “What makes the best peanut butter and jelly sandwich? “Good question,” we say! Results show, 36 %…
For Agriculture, Every Day is Earth Day
By: Sen. Pat Roberts & Rep. Michael Conaway “We’ve all heard it said: farmers are the original environmentalists. We say that because American farmers and ranchers were taking care of…
Farming from the Heart- Sheep Day
…on by Carnegie professor Doctor Lyle McNeal and the Broadbent family. The group was conducting the biannual BSE Test, which is the Breeding Soundness Exam, where ranchers test their rams…
Citrus Greening Research Funding
…known as citrus greening disease. This funding is available through the Specialty Crop Research Initiative (SCRI) Citrus Disease Research and Extension Program (CDRE), which was authorized by the 2014 Farm…
Transitioning to Organic Certification
…the transition to organic? We talked to one farming family about their experience, learning how they used USDA programs to help with the transition process. Conner Voss got his family…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for April 21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill. To listen or subscribe [display_podcast] Subscribe in a reader…
Agri View: SNAP Changes
…CSA Share By Hannah Wallace, Modern Farmer Writer A recent change in the Farm Bill allows beneficiaries to go the subscription-agriculture route. The very thing that makes the community supported…
Western SARE Releases Calls for Proposals
…Agriculture that functions through competitive grants conducted cooperatively by farmers, ranchers, researchers and agricultural professionals to advance farm and ranch systems that are profitable, environmentally sound and good for communities….
Western View: Next Big Thing?
…for fertilization and pest control. It’s looking beyond the seed to improve yield and quality. And that could be very good for your farm and the environment. I’m Len Wilcox…
CA Ag Contributes to Food Banks
…banks through Farm to Family. Learn more and get involved at http://cafoodbanks.org/farm-family Farm to Family contributors may receive a few cents per pound reimbursement to help cover picking and pack…