…kill the virus.” Cattle impacted by HPAI exhibit flu-like symptoms including fever and thick and discolored milk accompanied by a sharp reduction in milk production averaging between 10-30 pounds per…
IRA Funding to Support 138 New Conservation Easements
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing approximately $138 million from the Inflation Reduction Act into 138 new climate-smart conservation easements. These easements, as part of the Agricultural Conservation…
Reclamation Releases Interim Plan for Colorado River System
…and power production. The initiative is backed by funding allocated for water conservation projects, including those under the Inflation Reduction Act and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The short-term SEIS process…
Ag Trade Caucus Urges Reduction of Trade Barriers Holding Back Producers
The recently launched bipartisan Congressional Agricultural Trade Caucus is leading an effort to urge the Biden Administration to prioritize agriculture in its trade agenda by reducing tariff and non-tariff barriers…
Over $770 Million To Be Invested in Rural Infrastructure Projects
…from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Inflation Reduction Act. “The investments I’m announcing today will help us build our economy from the middle out and bottom up by bringing…
Funding Announced for Renewable Tech in Ag
…400 individual farmers deploy smaller-scale wind projects using USDA’s Rural Energy for America Program. This goal is only possible because of President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act which provided more than…
USDA Investing in Western Wildfire Reduction
…a billion dollars to expand efforts to reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfires. “This will continue our work in terms of hazardous fuel reduction, prescribed burn, and other treatments,” Agriculture…
USDA Helping Small Farms
…the right conservation and there’s a conservation benefit and greenhouse gas reduction or carbon sequester, they’re getting paid for it. The use of the Renewable Energy for America Program to…
Last Chance to Sign Up for The Organic Transition Initiative From NRCS
…mentoring. Right now, it’s a great time to apply for conservation assistance as we have additional funding for our popular programs from the Inflation Reduction Act.” Brian German Ag News…
‘Generational Opportunity for Conservation in Farming’
…made possible through the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has received $19.5 billion of IRA funds to support oversubscribed conservation programs. “When the IRA first…
Proposed Amendments to California Raisins Marketing Order
…eliminating the designated cooperative bargaining association member seat, lowering quorum requirements, removing producer district representation, and more. The Committee proposed these amendments due to the industry’s significant size reduction, making…
California Chill Report: Enhancing Pistachio Yield Through Bloom Synchronization
…remain partially dormant or delayed bloom, so the female trees do not receive enough pollen in the main period of flowering time and that can cause yield reduction,” said Khezri….
CDFA Accepting Applications for Healthy Soils Program
…greenhouse gas reduction of more than 1.1 million metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions over the projects’ lifespans,” CDFA Secretary Karen Ross said in a press release. Eligible applicants include…
California Budget Proposal Includes Funding Reductions and Delays
…for drought relief to small farms. There is also a shift of $24 million from the General Fund to the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF) intended for the Livestock Methane…