…apply them to their farming businesses,” said RMA Administrator Marcia Bunger. “These partnerships will help us do just that.” The awardees will work across all states, offering education and tools…
Almond Update: Ag Business Approaches to Overcome Challenges
…with the quick returns expected in venture capital. He explained that successful farming requires patience and commitment to managing the various obstacles. “Farming is a long game. If you look…
USDA Providing $400 Million to Support Water Management in the West
…Tom Vilsack said in a news release. “We want to scale up the tools available to keep farmers farming, while also voluntarily conserving water and expanding markets for water-saving commodities.”…
Breakdown of Farm Production Expenditures
…gives insight into the economics of farming around the nation. USDA-NASS Administrator Joseph Parsons says California leads in expenses. Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s Talk Livestock…
Week in Review: Proposed Changes to CVP & Slow Month for Nut Shipments
…Agriculture’s Office of Environmental Farming & Innovation is now accepting applications for various dairy and livestock sustainability incentive grants. Stay up to date with the latest agricultural issues by subscribing…
Panel Warns House Agriculture Committee of ‘Perfect Storm’ for Farm Economy
…stronger safety net to ensure the sustainability of American farming. House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson emphasized the urgency of the situation, noting the Committee’s bipartisan bill aimed at…
China’s Food Self-Sufficiency Plans Hit Weather Snag
…says that’s threatening the productivity of a farming industry that’s already lacking in efficiency. The Chinese government issued 238 million yuan, equivalent to 32.8 million dollars, in emergency funding for…
Dairy and Livestock Sustainability Incentive Grants Available
The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s (CDFA) Office of Environmental Farming & Innovation is now accepting applications for various dairy and livestock sustainability incentive grants. These programs aim to…
CA Prop Causing Nationwide Issues
…And some of these costs can be ongoing if they’re production related and we’re losing efficiencies with some of the management of this style of farming. So as far as…
Week in Review: The Fight to Keep Farming in Sonoma & Increasing Citricola Scale Challenges
Sonoma County farmers are facing some significant challenges with proposed local ballot Measure J seeking to ban operations that can be classified as concentrated animal feeding operations. There have been…
Week in Review: Water Board Restraining Order & Next Steps After Chevron Deference Ruling
…At the 2024 Salinas Biological Summit, President and CEO of Woolf Farming and Processing, Stuart Woolf shared his experience with biologicals in agriculture. Western United Dairies and the Almond Alliance…
Dairy Producers Fighting for Their Right to Farm in Sonoma County
…to End Factory Farming. It is also being supported by organizations including the animal rights activist group Direct Action Everywhere and World Animal Protection. Multiple efforts are underway to highlight…
Biologicals in Agriculture: Benefits and Challenges
At the 2024 Salinas Biological Summit, President and CEO of Woolf Farming and Processing, Stuart Woolf shared his experience with biologicals in agriculture. He noted that with the increased interest in…
RMA Continues Making Improvements for Specialty Crops
…qualify for EU. Allow EUs by organic farming practice for alfalfa seed, almonds, apples, avocado (California), cabbage, canola, citrus (Arizona, California and Texas), coarse grains, cotton, ELS cotton, dry beans,…