…Villaraigosa will speak about water management challenges that the nation’s second-largest city faced during his two terms as mayor. He also dealt with related issues as a member of the…
For Agriculture, Every Day is Earth Day
…to new lows, funding billboards that attack farmers and ranchers. Their actions are adding tremendous financial strain to our producers while driving up the cost of food for our nation’s…
Congress Echoes Ag Groups on TPP
…the Obama Administration to take concrete steps to address implementation and enforcement issues related to dairy provisions of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade agreement. Led by Reps. Suzan DelBene, Reid…
Pork Producers “Fly-In”
Pork Producers Participate In Washington Fly-In More than 130 pork producers from around the country wrapped up two days of lobbying lawmakers on important pork industry issues as part of…
Citrus Greening Research Funding
…rural economic growth, addressing water availability issues, increasing food production, finding new sources of energy, mitigating climate variability, and ensuring food safety. To learn more about NIFA’s impact on agricultural…
Transitioning to Organic Certification
…farm to actively engage in the larger organic movement by helping define and shape what organic is.” USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) programs provided Diggin’ Roots with financial assistance…
Western SARE Releases Calls for Proposals
…MDT, May 11, 2016 with notification in August 2016. Research & Education projects involve scientists, producers, and others using interdisciplinary approaches to address issues related to sustaining agriculture. Pre-proposals are…
Study Uses Domestic Sheep to Facilitate Sustainable Farming
…study. Photo courtesy of Montana State University. Environmental and economic management of weeds and pests is a priority for organic farmers and they typically use tillage to address these issues….
CA Ag Contributes to Food Banks
…out costs. They can also take advantage of a state tax credit and federal tax deduction for participating in the program. These financial incentives mean Farm to Family can be…
Klamath Water Allocation Brings Relief For Farmers
…Klamath Power and Facilities Agreement, meant to help them avoid potentially adverse financial and regulatory impacts associated with the return of fish runs to the Upper Klamath Basin, anticipated after…
Innovative Pest Management Solutions
…to support research and extension efforts to mitigate pest issues and increase crop protection practices for the agricultural community. This funding is made through the Crop Protection and Pest Management…
Farms Face Increased Financial Pressure, FB President Tells Ag Subcommittee
…paying off equipment. “The bottom line is that farmers and ranchers are being forced to tighten their belts and pay much closer attention to their financial situation,” Duvall told the…
Citrus Continues to Fund HLB/ACP Research
…Africa, Florida and around the state of California together to give the latest information on research looking at the biggest issues in citrus production. Schulz CRB President Gary Schulz talked…
Bureau Seeks Applicants for Youth Leadership Program
…and government processes. Students take part in monthly educational seminars that focus on issues affecting agriculture, various careers in agriculture, community service, as well as county, state and federal governments….