…industry and definitely vital to what our industry is all about, there’s plenty of other parts, from vertical farming in urban areas and rooftop gardens, as well as the more…
Climate-Smart Agriculture Endorsed by CDFA and UC ANR in New Partnership
…Ross signed a memorandum of understanding. The partnership will make funding available to bring on additional personnel to assist with the implementation of more sustainable farming and ranching practices. “This…
The Western View: A Fix for California Water Problems?
…and increase the amount available for farming. Will it work? You can bet there will be lawsuits, and if the governor’s office remains under the thumb of the Sierra Club,…
USDA Announces 2019 Agricultural Outlook Forum
…It will feature a local urban farm enterprise and a visit with scientists who conduct research on microgreens, locally adapted fruit varieties and other urban farming topics at USDA’s Beltsville…
Agri View: Farm Income Declined…Again
…The decline will hit all sources of agriculture. Some will feel the decline more severely than others. According to USDA, dairy farming will feel it most. Looking at collective figures,…
U.S. Agricultural Export Opportunities in South Korea
…land is mountainous terrain, unsuitable for large-scale commercial farming. Moreover, the agricultural sector accounted for only 2.2 percent of the country’s 2017 GDP and is expected to remain a minor…
Women in Agriculture Say Barriers to Equality Persist
…the same opportunities as their male counterparts, and only 38 percent say they are empowered to make decisions about how income is used in farming and agriculture. 72 percent said…
Perdue Announces Funding for Socially Disadvantaged and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers
…in underserved communities. This is accomplished through various activities including, but not limited to, conferences, workshops, demonstrations on various farming techniques, and connecting underserved farmers and ranchers to USDA local…
UN Climate Change Report Calls for Immediate Action
…has spent more than $180 million in the last four years on climate-smart farming projects. A total of 735 on-farm projects have eliminated an estimated 42 million metric tons of…
National Cooperative Month Looks to the Future of Agriculture
…10 in terms of business activity and economic power. There are multiple types of cooperatives within the farming industry itself. More than 2 million member-owners are active in marketing, farm…
Corporate Leaders and National FFA Announce Transformational Initiative Addressing Emergent Agricultural Challenges
…to thrive. Corteva understands that the future of farming depends on innovation. They provide tools to help farmers meet the demands of our food system while conserving resources and sustaining…
High-Yield Farming May Be Better for Environment Than Previously Believed
High-yield farming techniques appear to be a less intrusive method for agricultural production and a better means of addressing the rising demand for food. According to a study that was…
USDA Adds Shelled Almonds and Fresh Sweet Cherry to Market Facilitation Program
…person or legal entity at a combined $125,000 for shelled almonds and fresh sweet cherries. Eligible applicants must have an ownership interest in the commodity, be actively engaged in farming,…
Organic Production Project to Evaluate Advantages of No-Till Farming
…the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service’s (NRCS) Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG) program. Researchers from multiple institutions will be collaborating with organic farmers to determine effective methods of employing no-till farming…