…for the grants is part of USDA’s Pandemic Assistance for Producers Initiative and is being made possible through the Farmers Market program. The initiative launched in March is aimed at…
USDA Investing Nearly $22 Million to Improve Soil Health and Climate Smart Ag
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing nearly $22 million into research initiatives aimed at helping improve soil health and climate smart agriculture. USDA’s National Institute of Food and…
Growing Matters: ‘Four Rs’ Protects Bees, Keeps Efficacy and Saves Money
…a message from the BeSure campaign brought to you by the Growing Matters Coalition, an initiative reminding farmers and applicators to follow stewardship best practices to protect pollinators and other…
AIM for Climate Initiative to Spur Global Ag Research
Plans were announced to launch the Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate, known as the AIM for Climate initiative during the recent Leaders Summit on Climate. The initiative is aimed at…
Fight Post-Bloom Disease with PH-D® Fungicide
…of the disease. From hull split to when the hulls are dry, almonds are also susceptible to a hull rot. A hull rot infection can be caused by three primary…
Bidens 30×30 Plan Raising Concern for Ag Industry
…Duvall said in the letter. “We urge you to move swiftly to provide clarity about your intentions for the initiative, and when you do so, it will be important for…
California’s Positive Progress: A Sign to Keep Moving Forward in the Fight Against HLB
…save California’s citrus industry. The Citrus Pest & Disease Prevention Program is an initiative funded by California citrus growers and administered by the California Department of Food and Agriculture dedicated…
Growing Matters: Communication Key for Growers and Beekeepers
…you are up for it.” Listen to Wong’s full interview. This was a message from the BeSure campaign brought to you by the Growing Matters Coalition, an initiative reminding farmers…
Ag Industry to Streamline Development of Harvest Automation Technology
An effort led by Western Growers (WG) looks to speed up the development and implementation of harvest automation technology. The Global Harvest Automation Initiative (GHAI) has set a goal of…
Reintroduction of Growing Climate Solutions Act Praised By Ag Groups
…soil,” National Farmers Union President Rob Larew said in a news release. “We welcome and support this important initiative and will continue working with the committee to leverage agriculture in…
Growing Matters: BeSure About Applications by Following Labels
…brought to you by the Growing Matters Coalition, an initiative reminding farmers and applicators to follow stewardship best practices to protect pollinators and other wildlife. Visit growingmatters.org for more information….
Industry Groups Welcome Preserving Family Farms Act of 2021
…tax. “America’s farmers and ranchers deserve certainty in the tax code overall, and they need certainty especially when it comes to the estate tax. Without it, transition planning for the…
New Conservation Frameworks to Better Protect Rangelands
…reinforced through the frameworks. The development of appropriate native grassland species that have deep root systems will also be supported to increase carbon stocks in grasslands. The initiative is based…
More Money: CFAP 2 is Back Open
…Producers initiative. At least $6 billion will be made available to assist producers who have suffered from COVID-related market disruptions. The original signup period for CFAP 2 initially closed in…