…Vilsack also outlined a new climate partnership initiative. The planned investment is intended to address challenges related to drought, market disruptions, animal health, and school food supply chains. “The coronavirus…
USDA Investing $75 million in Projects with Focus on Climate-Smart Ag
…Expanding Soil Health Through Carbon Markets, among others. First authorized in the 2014 Farm Bill, the Regional Conservation Partnership Program has leveraged partner contributions of more than $1 for every…
USDA Will Establish an Equity Commission
…to inclusion or access, systemic discrimination, or exacerbate racial, economic, health, and social disparities. The Ag Subcommittee will report back to the Equity Commission and provide recommendations on issues of…
Funding Available for Developing More Sustainable Pest Management Tools
…use of high-risk pesticides or decrease the impacts of pest management materials on public health and the environment. Project budgets can range between $50,000 to $3.75 million. Virtual information sessions…
Health Bite: Best Meat to Eat on a Diet
…West’s Health Bite, I’m Rachel Eslick. I can help you reach your health and fitness goals with 1:1 and group training. Visit www.reachfit.net. Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 09-20-21
…safety and the cost of compliance, and the kick-off to National Farmer Health and Safety Week. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, recipes, features and more….
Almond Update: Considerations for Maximizing Cover Crop Benefits
…m., Billy Synk said there is a balance to be struck between the benefits for pollinators and the soil health benefits of cover cropping. “What cover crops do is check…
Health Bite: Diet Myths Part Two
…know and I’ll report back. Health Bite: Diet Myths Part Two Rachel Eslick For AgNet West’s Health Bite, I’m Rachel Eslick. I can help you reach your health and fitness…
‘Farm Safety Yields Real Results’
…safety, keeping young people safe, anhydrous ammonia safety, respiratory protection, mental health, and women’s health issues. Continuing Education credits for healthcare and allied health professionals will be available with two…
Ventura County Women In Ag
…from daylight to dark and they are a very essential part of the health of our community and the quality of life we have here,” Williams said. “The ability to…
Farm and Food Workers Relief Program to Award $700 Million in Grants
…farmworkers, meatpacking workers, and front-line grocery workers for pandemic-related health and safety costs. A total of $700 million is being made available to support the new program through the Consolidated…
California Plums Gain Market Access to Japan
…Animal Plant Health Inspection Service and Agricultural Research Service, as well as the Fresno and Tulare County Ag Commissioner offices for helping to move the process forward. Access to the…
Almond Update: New Cover Crop BMPs Available for Growers
…in three areas: in soil health, in weed control, and supporting pollinators. But again, what benefits you get is going to depend a lot on management,” Wauters noted. The new…
USDA Announces Proposed Framework for Advancing Surveillance for SARS-CoV-2
…animals includes building an early warning system to alert public health partners to potential threats so they can take steps sooner to prevent or limit the next global pandemic. USDA’s…