…I’ve talked to, they are looking for ways they want to improve, particularly in the current market,” Jackson explained. With younger orchards and tight budgets, farmers are increasingly looking for…
HPAI Spreads to Three California Dairy Herds
…symptoms on August 25. “It’s a tough time for those dairy farmers given the economic challenges they face,” says Karen Ross, California’s Secretary of Agriculture. “We’re approaching this with the…
California Wine Industry Facing Several Challenges
…Bitter said. There are incentive programs to help farmers dispose of vineyards, as it requires a lot of hand labor and additional costs for growers to chip vines, collect trellises,…
Application Window Closing Soon for Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
…boost the competitiveness of California’s specialty crops, like fruits, nuts, and nursery plants. Non-profits, governments, and colleges can apply electronically by September 9, 2024, using the Financial Assistance Application Submittal…
More Than 2.2 Million Acres Accepted Through Continuous Conservation Reserve
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is making significant strides through the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), with more than 2.2 million acres being accepted from farmers and landowners this year….
California Officials Enforcing EPA Order Banning Dacthal
…citing serious health risks associated with the material. The ban, effective immediately, is being enforced by the California Agricultural Commissioners and Sealers Association (CACASA), who have quickly informed local farmers…
Input Sought on How NRCS Will Administer SUSTAINS Act
…to best use these private contributions to help farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners with things like carbon sequestration, wildlife habitat improvement, and protecting water sources. NRCS wants ideas on how…
New Technology Helping to Detect Plant Stress
…through a lot of unneeded information to get the data they need. “We’ve designed this system to be very straightforward. It’s contained in the seed and farmers know how to…
New Report Released on Delta Drought Response Pilot Program
…projects across 18,450 acres, where Delta farmers tried various water conservation methods, like crop changes, reduced irrigation, and creating bird habitats by flooding fields. Key findings include that water savings…
Nearly $4.1 Million Invested in Risk Management Education for Farmers
…to help farmers manage risks. Projects range from educating small immigrant farmers, organic producers, and Native American communities, to helping farmers navigate federal crop insurance and adapt to climate challenges….
Total Debt Held by Farm Sector Increases 34 Percent in 10 Years
…USDA’s Farm Service Agency, which only accounted for a small portion. The report warns that higher debt relative to income can hinder growth and lead to financial struggles for farmers,…
Nearly A Quarter of U.S. Farmers Without Internet
Even in this digital age, not all U.S. farmers are able to use the internet in their operations. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Farmer with digital tablet…
Senator J. Boozman Discusses Farm Bill Funds
…farmers. It should be spent on agriculture. There’s been a lot of things, the gig climate initiative of Secretary Vilsack was a couple billion dollars, that again is peripherally attached…
Farm Loan Programs Receive an Overhaul
…more flexible repayment terms to help farmers make more money and save up. Third, FSA is reducing the amount of collateral needed for direct farm loans, so farmers don’t have…