USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is offering farming incentives through the provision of technical and financial assistance to make improvements in agricultural operations that help address air quality. The…
Voices Of The Valley Podcast: Sub-Inch Technology Helping Producers Be Stewards
…other topics pertinent to the farming community and Trimble’s work to alleviate these issues. Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt Ramsey…
Would Farmers Participate in a Carbon Trading System, Perdue Says “Absolutely”
In February, Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue unveiled USDA‘s efforts to incentivize and encourage sustainable farming practices through its, Agriculture Innovation Agenda. It’s an agenda with a solution for farmers, consumers,…
AFBF Expands Mental Health Awareness Welcoming Farm State of Mind Campaign
…health awareness in rural communities through its most recent announcement with Bayer. The Farm State of Mind campaign which is an initiative to raise mental health awareness among the farming…
Josette Lewis, Ph.D., named Chief Scientific Officer
…expertise will continue the work ABC has accomplished under the leadership of Dr. Karen Lapsley, further building a foundation of knowledge in human nutrition and responsible farming practices in keeping…
Salinas Valley Ag Tech Summit to Focus on Leveraging Innovation Through Skilled Workforce
…The panel of Irish entrepreneurs will feature Mareese Keane, growth strategy consultant for Fieldin and its Smart Farming Platform; Dr. Padraig Whelan, chief scientist for beekeeping startup ApisProtect; and Mick…
Ag Groups Excited about New Sustainable Farming Coalition
Farm groups that represent millions of farmers and ranchers across the country are forming a new coalition called Farmers for a Sustainable Future. Several of the industry leads voiced their…
Ways to Find Hay in the Wintertime
…craigslist. Unfortunately, it may not be nearby, but if you’re in a bind, you might need to be OK with a little travel. If you’re on Facebook, you can find local farming…
Safe to Use as Directed: Understanding Glyphosate Myths
…an essential material in agricultural systems around the world. The efficacy of the material in combatting weeds in various types of crops has helped to revolutionize farming in some parts…
Emma Chow Recognized for Conservation Excellence
…Her job as a district conservationist has given her a wide array of experiences with vineyards, orchards, forestland, organics, urban farming and other specialty crops in Mendocino, Sonoma, Marin, Napa,…
The Western View: CDFA: Helping Ag Grow
…California Farming is a huge and diverse industry. As the first line of defense, CDFA treats our growing regions as geographic islands. These islands are separated from the rest of…
AFBF Urges Improvements to Hemp Regulation
…Domestic Hemp Production Program was submitted last October, detailing the parameters for production. The comments submitted to USDA highlight several issues that the farming community is concerned about with the…
Details of Risk Management Programs for Hemp Producers Announced
…fee is $325 per crop or $825 per producer per county, not to exceed $1,950 for a producer with farming interests in multiple counties. Eligibility Requirements Under a regulation authorized…
Almond Update: Bee Friendly Farming Teaming Up With CASP
The California Almond Sustainability Program (CASP) will strengthen its honey bee health practices by furthering its relationship with the Pollinator Partnership. Bee Friendly Farming is a certification the partnership has…