…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…
Stakeholder Input Sought for Agriculture Innovation Agenda
…The innovations will also need to have been field-tested with data compiled through independent research trials. The underlying goal of the Agriculture Innovation Agenda is to help advance the effort…
COVID-19 Rapid Response Grants to Support Scientific Research
…through the Small Business Innovation Research Program. The funding support is designed to advance the development of agricultural research, education, and small business innovation that addresses the challenges created by…
Agricultural Air Quality Research Task Force Seeks Nominations
…scientific community, and members of health and regulatory committees. Identifying cost-effective ways that the agriculture sector can contribute to improving air quality is in line with the Agriculture Innovation Agenda…