…that will be held Tuesday, October 15th and Thursday, October 17th. Thirteen (13) livestock materials and ten (10) crop materials are up for review, including parasiticides and horticultural oils. To…
NIFA Investing $17.6 Million to Advance the Health and Welfare of Agriculture Animals
…outbreaks that threaten livestock industries. An additional $4.8 million will support 10 projects focused on improving animal welfare such as breeding heat-tolerant poultry to adapt to climate change and improving…
Central Coast Rangeland Coalition Fall Workshop October 17
…presentation highlighting funding and collaboration opportunities and information sources. Field site visits will include a look at livestock productivity and road improvement projects at Escuela Ranch, along with a look…
Banks Urged to Stop Financing Livestock Production
…halt on any new financing that expands industrial livestock production and to add requirements that meat, dairy, and feed clients disclose their climate action plans. The letter calls out the…
Nearly $4.1 Million Invested in Risk Management Education for Farmers
…15 organizations, including six new partners. “We need to work with growers, and livestock producers to provide them with the training and resources about risk management options and how to…
North American Cattle Leaders Hold Joint Meeting
…counterparts from Mexico, the National Confederation of Livestock Organizations. The groups met on the sideline of the Canadian Beef Industry Conference and discussed the challenges and opportunities facing beef producers…
Livestock Producers to Expand Conservation Efforts with NRCS Investment
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has awarded $22 million to help livestock producers expand conservation efforts. A total of 29 projects across 36 states are receiving support through USDA’s…
California Contributes The Most to Total U.S. Farm Expenditures
…expenditures in the United States are estimated at $481.9 billion for 2023. That marks a 6.5 percent increase from 2022. Feed, livestock, poultry, and related expenses, farm services, and labor…
Week in Review: Proposed Changes to CVP & Slow Month for Nut Shipments
…Agriculture’s Office of Environmental Farming & Innovation is now accepting applications for various dairy and livestock sustainability incentive grants. Stay up to date with the latest agricultural issues by subscribing…
Impacts of Hurricane Debby on Agriculture
The impacts of Hurricane Debby on agriculture. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Image by visuals6x/DepositPhotos How have crops and livestock been affected so far by what was…
Dairy and Livestock Sustainability Incentive Grants Available
The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s (CDFA) Office of Environmental Farming & Innovation is now accepting applications for various dairy and livestock sustainability incentive grants. These programs aim to…
Lawsuits Against BLM Public Lands Rule
…that the public lands rule threatens long-standing livestock grazing practices on public lands and disrupts the balance of land use, including energy, mining, and recreation. Grazing has been a recognized…
Adverse Weather and Flooding Take a Toll on Monterey Crop Values
…by 12 percent over 2022. Seed crops along with livestock and poultry also saw increases in value. Listen to the report below. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West…
USDA Investment in Conservation Projects
…because of President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act, which is funding CIG projects that address climate change, with a particular focus on innovative solutions to reduce livestock emissions of enteric methane,…