DepositPhotos image The Trump administration is withholding funds from farmers participating in conservation programs, despite the White House’s assurance last week that funding to individuals would not be frozen. Contractors…
Understanding Nutrient Management for Permanent Crops
…while high sodium levels in irrigation water can reduce potassium uptake, potentially leading to leaf burn and crop injury. Regular soil testing helps identify these issues, allowing for more precise…
American Agriculture History Minute: Conservation to Control Flood Waters Begins
…water in Nevada, including control of floodwaters and water storage. She advocated conservation as a flood remedy, proposing a succession of dams to conserve the water for irrigation purposes and…
Hansen Industries Showcases Energy-Efficient Ventilation at World Ag Expo
…potable water solutions, stainless steel storage tanks, and manure management equipment. The company provides systems for dewatering manure and stacking bedding, offering a range of solutions to improve efficiency and…
AFBF Highlights Challenges Faced by Farmers and Producers
DepositPhotos image The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) highlights the challenges faced by farmers and producers due to the inconsistent application of the Clean Water Act and the Waters of…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 02-05-25
…agricultural technology. The discussion covers new developments in robotic pollinators, AI-driven hive monitoring systems, and autonomous harvesting equipment. They also explore the revolutionary technology of RanchBot for monitoring livestock water…
California Lettuce Growers see Increase in Compliance Costs
…by less than 1% from 2017 to 2024. A study by Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, attributes these costs to regulations like the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act, equipment emissions standards,…
NRCS Plant Materials Centers Support the National Seed Strategy
DepositPhotos image Plant development and studies at USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) Plant Materials Centers (PMC) are a critical component of the multi-agency National Seed Strategy to ensure that private and public lands have the…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 01-28-25
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. On today’s show Sabrina Halvorson and Lorrie Boyer discuss President Trump’s recent executive order on California water, aimed at aiding…
Trump Rekindles Debate Over Small, Endangered Fish in California
…has rekindled a debate over a small, endangered fish in California by issuing an Executive Order titled “Putting People Over Fish,” aiming to redirect water from northern to southern California….
USDA Accepts EQIP Applications on a Continuous Basis
…benefits. Those benefits include improved water and air quality, conserved ground and surface water, reduced soil erosion and sedimentation or improved or created wildlife habitat. EQIP provides cost share assistance…
Trump Names USDA Undersecretary Nominees
…Agriculture undersecretary for farm production and conservation; Dudley Hoskins as undersecretary for marketing and regulatory programs; Luke Lindberg as undersecretary for trade and foreign agricultural affairs; and Michael Boren as…
Richard Fordyce Appointed Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation
Richard Fordyce has been appointed as the Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation, marking his return to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Fordyce, a Missouri farmer, previously served in…
Interim Rule on Technical Guidelines for Climate-Smart Agriculture Crops Used as Biofuel Feedstocks Announced
…conservation opportunities for agriculture,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. “Today’s action also builds on the Biden-Harris Administration’s historic work to create greater opportunity for homegrown, renewable biofuels. From making E15…