…grants promote creativity and problem-solving efforts that benefit farmers and ranchers and protect our natural resources,” Vilsack said. “They’re critical in sparking new ideas and techniques for conservation on America’s…
Conservation Service Chief Jason Weller Discusses Conservation Projects
…conservation groups help farmers conserve soil health, protect water quality, and restore wildlife habitat. The projects will help develop and demonstrate cutting-edge ideas to accelerate innovation in conservation of natural…
Federal Officials to Tour Southern California Agriculture
…and Atmospheric Administration Tom Torgersen, National Science Foundation Christine Zakarka, USDA-APHIS Regions San Diego County, Imperial County, Coachella Valley, Ventura County Schedule Sept. 14 (San Diego County): Farmers market; Bamboo…
California Gets $22 Million from USDA for Conservation Programs
…and related sectors of the economy. “Conservation easements help farmers and ranchers protect valuable agricultural lands from development, restore lands that are best suited for grazing, and return wetlands to…
USDA Video: What the Farm Bill Means for New Farmers
…for new farmers. Some of the questions of this discussion were: • What tools does USDA offer new and beginning farmers? • Are there new programs in the Farm Bill…
Lucas Praises House Passage of Bill to Block EPA’s Latest Attack on American Agriculture
…and a lack of understanding of how its actions impact America’s farmers and ranchers. The agency’s latest action would trigger an onslaught of additional permitting and regulatory requirements for our…
USDA Provides $328 Million to Conserve Wetlands and Farmland, Boost Economy
…recreation and related sectors of the economy. “Conservation easements help farmers and ranchers protect valuable agricultural lands from development, restore lands that are best suited for grazing, and return wetlands…
Conservation, Industry Leaders Team Up to Restore Groundwater in California’s Central Valley
…resource for farmers, communities and environmental uses in the region,” said Cristel Tufenkjian, Program Coordinator with the Kings Basin Water Authority, a consortium of regional water management stakeholders. “In addition,…
Inaugural Fundraiser Offers Unique Experience
…their Farm Grown Brand over the last few years by holding farm forums before the games, creating a farmers market at Friday night games and supporting education groups like the…
AgNeTVideo: Fresno Grizzlies Water Forum Questions to the Panel
Questions were presented to the panel during the Fresno Grizzlies Water Forum. The first question was presented to Congressman Costa. For farmers who are looking for a reliable service water…
Livestock Producers Urged to Enroll in Disaster Assistance Program by Oct. 1
…As an additional aid to qualified producers applying for LFP, the Farm Service’s Agency has developed an online registration that enables farmers and ranchers to put their names on an…
USDA Video: Stamps Honor Farmers Markets
Four postage stamps honor farmers markets and farmers. For more information: www.usda.gov www.ams.usda.gov…
USDA Announces New Risk Management Program for Dairy Farmers
…start of a new risk management program for dairy farmers, known as the Dairy Margin Protection Program. Vilsack announces program for dairy farmers. Read more on the announcement and program….
Enrollment for New Dairy Farm Risk Management Program to Begin Sept. 2
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that starting Sept. 2, 2014, farmers can enroll in the new dairy Margin Protection Program. The voluntary program, established by the 2014 Farm Bill,…