In California, climate-smart agriculture isn’t just the future, it is already here as many farmers up and down the state are actively cutting greenhouse gas emissions, improving water use efficiently…
Plants and Fruit Trees at Risk of a Spotted Lanternfly Infestation
The plants and fruit trees at risk of a Spotted Lanternfly infestation, and what farmers can do about it. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Spotted Lanternfly (Lycorma…
State of Organic Produce Report Details Notable Industry Growth in 2021
…Seeley. Industry organizations including the Organic Farming Research Foundation and the California Certified Organic Farmers share their efforts to promote and protect the organic industry in the report. Also included…
Impact Farmers Make When It Comes to Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions
The huge impact farmers have been making when it comes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Since 1990, the United States population has…
USDA Supports Supply Chain Enhancement with $215 Million Investment
…through the website or sent to MPPEP@usda.gov. All application materials can be found at www.rd.usda.gov/mppep or at www.grants.gov. Applications must be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on April 11, 2022,…
Program Working to Deliver State-of-the-Art Plant Science Technology
…FL 34601 Phone: (352) 796-9600 Fax: (855) 465-7547 PMC Staff M.J. (Mimi) Willliams, PMC Manager Phone: (352) 796-9600, ext. 3830 mj.williams@usda.gov Victor Guerra, Agronomist Phone: (352) 796-9600, ext. 3831 victor.guerra@usda.gov…
Supply Chain Issues Creating Cash Flow Problems for Almond Producers
…received by our handlers, processors, hullers, and shellers, so they have little to no leeway to afford the pool payments to our farmers for the 2022 year,” said Bettencourt. “This…
Nationwide Program Helping Restore and Sustain Healthy Natural Ecosystems
…be found at NRCS.USDA.gov. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Nationwide Program Helping Restore and Sustain Healthy Natural Ecosystems Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection…
Week in Review: Record Ag Exports & Farmers’ Feelings on WOTUS Revision
According to trade information from the U.S. Department of Commerce, ag exports set a new record in 2021. The proposed revision to the “Waters of the United States” (WOTUS) definition…
USDA Announces the Appointment of Karli Moore to Serve on the Farm Service Agency State Committee in California
…have been appointed. The Farm Service Agency serves farmers, ranchers, foresters and agricultural partners through the effective, efficient and equitable delivery of federal agricultural programs. The Agency offers producers a…
Inaugural Global Harvest Automation Report Details Interest and Investment
…of capital,” said Duflock. Progress is being made in the areas of pre-harvest and harvest-assist equipment, including weeders, thinners, and autonomous ground vehicles. There is significant interest from both farmers…
NASDA Sets Priorities For Farm Bill Advocacy
…a commitment to American agriculture and the critical food and nutritional assistance programs for those who need it most. Often the officials closest to farmers themselves and as co-regulators with…
Poisonous Plants Harmful to Horses on the Farm
…hard for horses to tell which ones are friendly and which ones to stay away from. Farmers and ranchers will need to be extra vigilant and keep horses away from…
New Funding to Combat Pest and Disease
…these funds, state governments, universities, tribal organizations and other essential cooperators across the nation safeguard our agriculture, natural resources, and food security, while expanding and protecting export opportunities for American…