Category Archives: News

USDA has expanded its Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program in Indiana to include 26,250 acres made available to landowners in 11 watersheds in all or portions of 65 counties. The CREP program — which opens today for producer sign-up — is … Continue reading →

A California bill awaiting Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger’s signature could help farmworkers form unions by halting employer interference. The bill will allow a union victory should any employer misconduct be shown during union elections. Unions said that employers illegally interfered with … Continue reading →

USDA has established a $1 million pilot program to develop and run community gardens at high-poverty schools. The People’s Garden School Pilot Program, which will be implemented in about five states, will teach students about agriculture production practices, and diet … Continue reading →

Producers interested in offering land in an effort to protect millions of acres of topsoil from erosion and improve the nation’s natural resources, have until tomorrow to do so. Producers who enroll in the Conservation Reserve Program during the general … Continue reading →

Iowa’s soybean crop is in danger of being consumed by sudden death syndrome, according to the USDA, which issued a warning yesterday. According to the agency, nearly 68 percent of the crop is in good to excellent condition; however, there … Continue reading →

USDA and the Department of Justice will hold a joint public workshop on Friday, Aug. 27 to discuss competition in the livestock industry. The workshop — the fourth in a series of five — will be held at Colorado State … Continue reading →

California has approved new rules to help strengthen standards used to protect people who work outside, including agriculture laborers. The Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board updated the standards, which were put into place in 2005, to require employers to … Continue reading →

Weather conditions across the country look good for the remainder of the summer growing season, according to USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey. Conditions this year are equal to or better than last year with no excessive heat expected in the coming … Continue reading →

Producers interested in joining the Conservation Reserve Program by offering land to help improve the nation's natural resources and protect millions of acres of topsoil from erosion, have one week to do so. Producers who enroll in CRP during the general … Continue reading →

Research being conducted on a California farm could help cows stay cooler during the summer while reducing the energy costs needed to power overhead fans used to do the same job. The technology, developed by Arizona-based AgriAire Inc., pumps water … Continue reading →