…The additional investments are estimated to help hundreds of thousands of farmers and ranchers apply conservation to millions of acres of land. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours…
Emergency Conservation Assistance Available to Address California Storm Damage
…to 75 percent of the cost of restoration. Certain socially disadvantaged and beginning farmers and ranchers could receive up to 90 percent of costs. Alameda, Colusa, Contra Costa, El Dorado,…
Agronomic Minute: Understanding the Benefits and Value of Biosolutions
Biosolutions are continually gaining interest from farmers with more awareness and options available. However, there are important factors to consider when contemplating a biological material. Technical Services Manager for UPL…
New Ways to Track COVID in Animals
…this point-of-care, noninvasive test would facilitate monitoring of animals. It could be used as a surveillance tool and help the decision-making process of farmers, veterinarians and regulatory agencies. “Farmed and…
OTA on USDA Steps to Prevent Fraud in Organic Ag
…the integrity of organic agriculture throughout the supply chain. “When the standards were first published, they focused on controlling entities that touch the product, so farmers, processors who transform it…
House Agriculture Committee Announces Subcommittee Chairs
…subcommittee’s jurisdiction will cover, among other things: The farm safety net—commodity policy and crop insurance—which together provide critical risk management tools to farmers and ranchers; Farm Service Agency (FSA) credit…
Lawmakers Call for More Action in Addressing Avian Flu Outbreak
…mitigate the impact this historic wave of disease has had on our states’ farmers and consumers,” the letter states. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet…
VofV: Belinda Clarke and the Many Ways Science Can Help Growers Adapt
…and farmers, technology developers and researchers.” Donohue, Wilson, and Clarke touch on the different industries that are coming to the table to offer agricultural tools from space tech to biology….
Another USMCA Dispute Panel Sought Due to Canadian Dairy Policies
…problem. “With this panel request, we are utilizing our available tools to enforce our trade agreements and ensure that U.S. workers, farmers, processors, and exporters receive the full benefits of…
2022 Census of Agriculture Due Soon
…the USDA reminds you to send in your census of agriculture. The deadline to respond to the 2022 Census of Agriculture is February 6. Producers can respond online at agcounts.usda.gov…
Grant Money Available for Urban Ag
…of farmers, gardeners, citizens, government officials, schools, and other stakeholders in urban areas and suburbs. Projects may target areas of food access, education, business and start-up costs for new farmers,…
Corn Growers Praise Biden Officials for Stance on Biotech Corn
…to disrupt billions of dollars in bilateral agricultural trade, cause serious economic harm to U.S. farmers and Mexican livestock producers, and stifle important innovations needed to help producers respond to…
VofV: Seana Day on How Farmers Can Use Technology to Make Financially Sound Decisions
…Wilson to share her perspective about the need for digital systems to better utilize farmers’ time, information, and resources. “When we think about the role of technology and optimizing our…
Additional Dairy Assistance Coming From USDA
…Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Jenny Lester Moffitt said in a press release. “USDA is also announcing new assistance targeted to small to medium size organic dairy farmers to…