Hundreds of farmers around the state are upgrading their irrigation systems with the financial support of a California Department of Food and Agriculture grant program for projects that improve water…
DuPont Pioneer Awards Nearly $200,000 in Local Grants
Forty-nine schools and local organizations have received nearly $200,000 in community investment grants from DuPont Pioneer in 2015. These grants, awarded through the DuPont Pioneer Western Business Unit that helped…
El Nino and Drought Could Deliver a One-Two Punch to Unprotected Soils
Plowing and shaping fields in the fall is common practice in many parts of California, but the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service is recommending a different strategy this year. “Let…
Growth Energy Praises NCGA and NFU’s Work to Highlight the Importance of the RFS to Farm Income
…a severe strain on America’s rural economy. The past several years of inaction by EPA have resulted in significant uncertainty among producers, stifling growth, innovation and the necessary investment to…
California Ag Leads the Nation in Funding for Specialty Crops
…food safety practices and minimize outbreaks of foodborne illness with proactive research. The 2015 SCBGP project abstracts are available at http://www.cdfa.ca.gov/Specialty_Crop_Competitiveness_Grants/pdfs/2015SCBGP_ProjectAbstracts.pdf For more information, see the program’s website at www.cdfa.ca.gov/grants….
USDA Awards $113 Million to Support Specialty Crop Production, Grow Opportunities for Rural Communities
…innovations and developing methods to respond to food safety hazards. In fiscal year 2015, NIFA made 15 new awards totaling more than $40 million. Fiscal year 2015 grants include: University…
“Congress Will Thoroughly Review TPP” – McCarthy
…up to the high standards of a 21st century trade agreement that safeguards and promotes innovation, expands access for agricultural producers, and ensures that U.S. standards and protections are upheld.”…
Statement by the President on the Trans-Pacific Partnership
…management practices. TPP also requires that the 12 countries promote long-term conservation of whales, dolphins, sharks, sea turtles, and other marine species, as well as to protect and conserve iconic…
2015 Water Year Hottest and Driest on Record – From the California Department of Water Resources
…this interstate supply continued to receive their full allotments. A look back at the water year would not be complete without noting the water conservation efforts undertaken in earnest by…
Fresh Ideas Showcase Bringing New Products, Fresh Innovations, and Industry Recognition
…Marketing Association’s 66th annual Fresh Summit Convention and Expo. Attendees and exhibitors will share ideas and innovations, network and gain access to educational opportunities to discuss the latest trends, tips…
USDA Announces $8.8 Million to Support a Diverse Next Generation of Farmers and Ranchers
…The United Christian Community Association $114,300 Alaska Alaska Tribal Conservation Alliance $86,286 Alaska University of Alaska Fairbanks $75,134 Arizona Developing Innovation in Navajo Education $199,348 Arkansas University of Arkansas System…
CDFA Funds $9.38 Million to Assist Farmers in Drought
…grants announced in 2014 allocated $8.4 million, with another $5.8 million in matching funds, for 133 different projects that reduced greenhouse gases and saved water. The program is implemented under…
Infographics Show Impact of #WomeninAg
…first-person accounts from women like Carissa Koopmann Rivers, a fifth generation cow/calf rancher from Sunol, California, Casey Cox, the Executive Director of the Flint River Soil and Water Conservation District,…
USDA Funds New Pilot Project
…and corn growers greater access to greenhouse gas markets like those under California’s cap-and-trade program. The $960,000 project is part of a $20.5 million allocation from the USDA Conservation Innovation…