…and securing approvals to ensure liquid fuels continue to play a pivotal role in powering heavy-duty machinery. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program here. New Era of…
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 01-29-24
…talk with one of President Biden’s climate advisors about the decision to pause exports of liquid natural gas. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to…
CDFA Accepting Applications for Healthy Soils Program
…communities, our team supports the implementation of practices that build soil health, use water more efficiently, and provide an alternative for manure management,” said Amber Butland, a TA Provider who…
California Awards Nearly $35 Million to Address Livestock Emissions
…awarded through CDFA’s Office of Environmental Farming and Innovation and the California Dairy Research Foundation. Grants through the Alternative Manure Management Program (AMMP) totaling $21.41 million have been awarded to…
Consider Composting for Holiday Leftovers
…compost it, instead of just throwing it away. They say all it takes to compost is a small, designated space where food waste, plant clippings, and even manure can be…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 08-03-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers CARB setting standards for other ag producing states, CDFA’s manure management program enrollment…
Week in Review: DWR Issues More LandFlex Grants & Grower Group Seeks Almond Board Changes
…can provide support for producers looking to apply for CDFA’s Alternative Manure Management Program. Get all of the latest agricultural headlines sent to your inbox by subscribing to the newsletter….
Land-Grant Universities to Receive More Than $33 Million
…in soybeans, and minimizing food safety risks associated with manure applications. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook Sponsored Content Controlling Fire Ants in Almond Orchards…
Manure Recycling on the Farm
…are the most likely to purchase manure, typically from poultry growers. Among all animal manure types, poultry litter has the highest nutrient content, making it less costly to transport. Animal…
Getting Free Assistance with AMMP Application and Implementation
The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s (CDFA) Alternative Manure Management Program (AMMP) is accepting grant applications until 5:00 P.M PT on Monday, August 28. AMMP provides financial assistance for…
Methane Emission Reduction Grants Available for Dairy and Livestock Producers
…cars off the road. This year, CDFA will offer its flagship grants, the Alternative Manure Management Program (AMMP) and the Dairy Digester Research and Development Program (DDRDP). The Budget Act…
Almond Matters: Managing Pests as Temperatures Rise
…of Zeal. It’s a liquid formulation. It’s highly effective at two spot mites and pacific mites,” said Burkdoll. “Coverage is really, really key because it is a contact material. It’s…
Tech Features at World Dairy Expo
…cameras, or sensors, and addresses a specific need identified by producers like feed bunk management, cow behavior monitoring, cow health, milk quality, manure treatment or labor efficiencies. Listen to Sabrina…
Over $872 Million of Climate-Smart Commodities Projects Involve California
…support ranging from $5 million to $100 million. The California Dairy Research Foundation will be leading a project to provide financial incentives for producers to adopt climate-smart manure management practices….