…Incentives Program (EQIP), and the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP). Approximately $53 million will be made available for conservation practices and initiatives conducted through EQIP. Additionally, approximately $11 million will be…
Farmers Say Cover Crops Are On 40 Percent of Cropland
…a sizable increase from the 15.4 million acres of cover crops listed in the 2017 Census of Agriculture. The USDA’s Conservation Practice Adoption Motivations 2021 Report says a large number…
Almond Update: One-Stop Shop for Incentive Program Information at TAC
…and figure out even among these agencies if there’s one that’s a better fit or another.” Agencies including the California Department of Food and Agriculture, the Natural Resources Conservation Service,…
New Drought Mitigation Funding Announced
…long-term viability of the Colorado River System. IRA funds have been allocated to support a newly created Lower Colorado River Basin System Conservation and Efficiency Program. The program seeks to…
MSOB: Development of Biologicals Increasing, But Adoption Could Improve
…continues promoting conservation practices, Merrigan said that biologicals could work well within those programs. “I think if we could identify good products, perhaps get them incented for use through our…
Soil Carbon Monitoring Efforts to Expand with $8 Million Investment
…effects that climate-smart agricultural practices have on carbon sequestration,” Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Chief Terry Cosby said in a news release. “Soil health management practices and activities are a…
California’s 30×30 Conservation Plan Moving Forward
…that are protected will fit within the 30×30 parameters. There are also questions about how existing agricultural conservation efforts will be included within the overall 30×30 conservation plan. The strategy…
ECP Program for Natural Disaster Assistance
…Emergency Conservation Program (ECP). It helps farmers and ranchers repair damage to farmlands caused by natural disasters through funding and technical assistance. For land to qualify for ECP funds, the…
RIPE Awarded $80 Million for Pilot Conservation Program
…million for a pilot program by USDA’s Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities program. RIPE is a producer-led organization advancing RIPE 100. It’s a conservation program that would pay producers $100 per…
Over $872 Million of Climate-Smart Commodities Projects Involve California
…with quantifiable climate benefits. Another multistate project has been awarded $90 million and will be led by the National Association of Conservation Districts. The project seeks to advance efforts to…
USDA Announces Climate-Smart Partnership Projects
…more than 350 entities for this funding pool, including nonprofit organizations; for-profits and government entities; farmer cooperatives; conservation, energy and environmental groups; state, tribal and local governments; universities (including minority…
Pollinator Habitat Program Now Accepting Grant Applications
…species besides pollinators. Co-benefits of supporting pollinator habitat through grant projects include improving soil health. Resource Conservation Districts, educational institutions, non-profits, and Native American Indian Tribes are all eligible for…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 09-08-22
…conservation agriculture planning grants program that’s available to almond growers, and the California dairy perspective on the Federal Safet Net. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews,…
Almond Update: New Grant Program to Promote Conservation Practices
A new program from the California Department of Agriculture (CDFA) seeks to further incentivize conservation practices in agriculture. The Conservation Agriculture Planning Grants Program (CAPGP) provides financial support for the…