…considered a Pioneer in using voluntary conservation methods. And what lessons he and other producers have learned is the basis of the soil health movement. Four knitted partnerships between producers,…
Citrus Greening Grants Awarded
…viable treatment. Photo courtesy of USDA The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today awarded $20.1 million in grants to university researchers for research and extension projects to help citrus producers…
Application Deadline for 2016 Conservation Stewardship Program is March 31
…forests, or the needs of pollinators.” said Forkey. “We invite producers to visit with us regarding these and many other conservation improvements that can be supported through CSP.” Through CSP,…
USDA to Invest $150 Million through Conservation Stewardship Program
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that $150 million in funding is available for agricultural producers through the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP), USDA’s largest conservation program, by acres impacted, that…
El Nino Could Bring Vine Mealybug Relief
…have in a season is making the pest a serious issue for grape producers. The pest can have six to seven generations with different stages of mealybug all in the…
Wetter Winter Helps Ranchers Offset Lower Prices
…“hit bottom for now.” California ranchers have one advantage compared to producers in other big cattle states: Their animals calve in the fall and wean in the spring, whereas the…
Agri View: Pecan Crop
…of the start of the pecan harvest, when weather conditions were less than ideal. Georgia producers prefer cooler temperatures and drier weather, which help to preserve the crop for as…
2016 Cattle Industry Convention Draws Strong Crowd
…have public policy efforts to ensure beef producers are represented in the halls of Congress and at the table as laws are made. We are committed to not only protecting…
NFU’s Beginning Farmer Training Program 2017
…program also includes tours of local farms and cooperatives. Throughout the training there are many opportunities for program participants to network with successful producers as well. “In the end, we…
Haynet
Haynet, the free service connecting Livestock producers and farmers impacted by recent natural disasters. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. This Land of Ours – Haynet December’s Goliath…
Ag Producers Received Lower Prices In December
The latest USDA Agricultural Prices Report shows lower prices as a whole for producers, and particularly for livestock, poultry, and egg farmers. Ag Producers Received Lower Prices In December …
Simple Procedure Aids Theft Investigations
Producers can do a simple procedure to help law enforcement if they ever experience shipping thefts like fictitious pickups. Procedure Aids Theft Investigations Thieves are hacking online information to steal…
Nevada Ranch Wins Environmental Stewardship Award
You may not realize the degree to which cattle producers depend on, and provide care for, the land on which they operate. But, each year the National Cattlemen’s Foundation and…
USDA Seeks Proposals for Market-Based Wetland Protection Systems
…banks established under this program will be used to help agricultural producers who need to mitigate wetland losses to maintain eligibility for USDA programs. NRCS is seeking applications from eligible…