…resource for farmers and ranchers. Adjusting to virtual events has been challenging at times, but exhibitors like Kiss have been working to adapt. “COVID couldn’t stop Bayer from showcasing innovation…
Nearly 60 Conservation Practice Standards Revised by USDA
…wastewater treatment. Another 18 interim standards meant to test natural resource benefits are also being maintained. The updated conservation practice standards also take technological innovation into consideration in addressing a…
ACE Act Officially Signed into Law by President Trump
…(CWD). The legislation also establishes a CWD task force for better state and federal cooperation relating to the disease. Another category of the Theodore Roosevelt Genius Prize for technological innovation…
Webinar to Highlight Emerging Research on Beginning Farmers and Ranchers
…its vision for beginning farmers and ranchers. Other sessions will include information about credit, land access and other barriers to entry, innovation and alternative markets, along with a USDA panel…
Final EQIP Rule Announced with New Enhancements
…to implement solutions.” The final EQIP rule makes multiple changes to Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) such as the specific inclusion field research. CIG projects designed to assist historically underserved producers…
Industry Groups Encourage Mandatory Labeling for Cell-Based Meat
…and Seafood Innovation (AMPS Innovation) sent a joint letter of suggestions. The two groups ask that USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) solicit more input for what the labeling…
Net Zero Initiative Looks to Improve Environmental Stewardship on Dairies
A new effort called the Net Zero Initiative was recently introduced to help dairy producers improve environmental stewardship practices. The initiative was launched by the Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy…
Conservation Reserve Program Producers Received 1.68 Billion in Payments
…prairie chickens, grasshopper sparrows, and many other birds. The successes of CRP contribute to USDA’s Agriculture Innovation Agenda and its goal of reducing the environmental footprint of U.S. agriculture by…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 10-15-20
…that looks at the relationship of grazing to fire severity and fuel load, and AFBF naming the Ag Innovation challenge finalists. Tune in to the show for these news stories,…
USDA Releases Final CSP Rule Change
…rule for CSP is available on the Federal Register. CSP helps producers enhance conservation activities on their lands while working towards USDA’s Agriculture Innovation Agenda. The program is offered in…
Valent U.S.A. Opens New North American Innovation Center
Valent U.S.A. recently opened the new North American Innovation Center in San Ramon. The new state-of-the-art facility brings together two important departments within the company. Chief Operating Officer for Valent…
Making Sense of Biologicals: Entomopathogenic Fungi Mythbusting
…entomopathogenic fungi. Dara said there are several regular misconceptions about the products, including how long the products take to work. He said the innovation over the last several years had…
NRCS Funds Innovation Through On-Farm Trials of Conservation Systems
…is provided through On-Farm Conservation Innovation Trials (On-Farm Trials), a component of the Conservation Innovation Grants program first authorized in the 2018 Farm Bill. “On-Farm Trials help producers improve the…
WIFIA Improvement Act Looks to Assist Public Water Projects
…Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) of 2014. The amendments would make water projects eligible for low-interest federal loans from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. “The Association of California Water Agencies…