Image by Gernot Reipen from Pixabay Providing incentive-based programs and tools to assist growers and landowners with working lands conservation is essential in adaptation efforts, according to an Agriculture Department…
Grant to Support Climate-Smart Cotton Research
…technology, AI, and smart farming techniques to improve practices like weed control, nutrient management, and water use. These innovations are expected to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions, increase carbon capture,…
Farm Struggles Similar to Those Seen in 1980’s Continue to Impact Growers
…the situation with the water going on with the, as I mentioned, the input costs, combined with interest rates, combined with market prices, combined with just other whole host of…
Mississippi River Levels Falling Again
Levels are falling again on the Mississippi River. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. By paulbradyphoto/DepositPhotos image For the third consecutive year, Mississippi River water levels are falling…
AgNet News Hour, Tuesday, 09-17-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. On today’s show new funding for the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and…
New Funding for the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has announced new funding for its Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP) for 2025. The program helps landowners protect and…
FFAR Grant to Support Carrot Research at UC Davis
By belchonock/DepositPhotos image A research project seeks to improve carrots resistance to challenging conditions like water shortages and disease. The project funded by a half a million dollar grant from…
Central Coast Rangeland Coalition Fall Workshop October 17
…and constraints of the rangeland restoration and improvement process, which will feature personnel from Swanton Pacific Ranch, San Benito Resource Conservation District and Cal Poly. There will also be a…
NCBA/PLC on ESA Amendment Act
…Dan Newhouse (WA) and Rep. Bruce Westerman (AR). This legislation would reform the Endangered Species Act (ESA) to provide more timely conservation efforts on America’s rangeland. PLC Executive Director and…
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 09-16-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. On today’s show, despite recent water years, management of allocations is still a challenge. Tune in for these news stories,…
AgNet News Hour, Friday, 09-13-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. On today’s show, despite recent water years, management of allocations is still a challenge. Tune in for these news stories,…
AgNet News Hour, Thursday, 09-12-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. On today’s show, despite recent water years, management of allocations is still a challenge. Tune in for these news stories,…
A 19 Percent Decline in California Walnut Production Expected
…The Walnut Objective Measurement Survey, which sampled 711 blocks, revealed a 24 percent decrease in average nut set per tree compared to 2023. Despite normal water conditions due to winter…
More than 400 Cases of Salmonella Linked to Backyard Poultry
…anything in their environment and then touching your mouth or food, thereby swallowing Salmonella germs. Always wash your hands with soap and water immediately after touching backyard poultry, their eggs,…