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American Agriculture History Minute: Irrigation Developed in the Great American Desert. Oct. 15, 2024. California Groundwater Levels Show Improvement, but Challenges Remain. Oct. 11, 2024. State Water Board Approves Rate Hikes for 2024-25, Impacting Farmers and Groundwater Recharge Projects. Sep. 20, 2024. Farm Struggles Similar to Those Seen ...
Farmers Left in Crisis as Poultry Company Abandons Contracts
Oct 11, 2024 · A growing crisis is emerging in the Midwest as Pure Prairie Poultry has abruptly abandoned its contracts with local farmers.
H5Nx Avian Influenza in CA Dairy Herds: New Research and …
Oct 2, 2024 · H5Nx Avian Influenza in CA Dairy Herds: New Research and Prevention Insights. Dan October 2, 2024 Avian Influenza (Bird Flu), Cattle, Dairy & Livestock, Dairy and Livestock. California’s dairy industry is facing a growing threat from the spread of H5Nx, a highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) strain that has crossed over to mammalian ...
Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities - AgNet West
May 12, 2022 · The Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities opportunity provides up to $1 billion for pilot projects that create market opportunities for commodities produced using climate-smart practices. The proposals from the first round of …
CSP Explained: Understanding the Differences Between EQIP and …
Jun 3, 2020 · Another difference between CSP and EQIP is how funding and reimbursement are structured. EQIP will provide funding for a specific conservation practice once it is completed. CSP will provide annual payments to support ongoing improvement to conservation and stewardship, with an additional payment provided once an enhancement activity is completed.
New Report Shows Need for Agricultural Research Investment
Mar 30, 2021 · A new report details the critical importance of investing in agricultural research. The “ Benefits of Increased U.S. Public Investment in Agricultural Research ” report shows that public spending has been relatively flat over the last decade. By comparison, competing countries such as China, India, and Brazil have been steadily increasing investment in …
Farm Credit - AgNet West
Jan 18, 2016 · Farm Credit. The nation’s farm credit system was created 100 years ago and continues its support of rural America. This Land of Ours – Farming Credit. In 1916 Woodrow Wilson signed the act that established the farm credit system and it was really to provide consistent access to credit for farmers in rural communities, and we still have the ...
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Archives - AgNet West. USDA Workshop Sets Research Roadmap for Tackling PFAS Challenges in Agriculture. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) recently outlined steps toward addressing Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination in agricultural soils and waters.
California Snowpack Grows Significantly Since Beginning the New …
Jan 22, 2024 · While still behind the overall average, the California snowpack has made significant gains since the beginning of the year. On December 31, the snowpack was measured at just 26 percent of the average for that time of year, with 2.5 inches of average snow water equivalent. The latest readings from the California Department of Water Resources ...