…Appropriations Act of 2021. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is setting aside $20 million specifically for front-line grocery workers. At least one pilot project will be developed to evaluate…
MSOB: Making Informed Choices About Biological Approaches
…actions and they’re also very different in how you can or need to apply them for the greatest efficacy.” Below has been a part of a research project to more…
Specialty Crop Multi-State Program to Award $10 Million in Funding
…agencies that are located in at least two different states to qualify for the program. Funding awards will be made available next Spring for projects that have a performance period…
Study Finds Genetics Rather Than Environment Are Source of THC Levels in Hemp
…Sciences, Larry Smart said that their findings should help to provide some comfort regarding the CBD to THC ratio in hemp. The research project included control plots and five stress treatments that…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 08-16-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering a research project that looks at the drought impact…
Research Project Looks at Drought Impacts on Rangeland Conditions
…Plant Sciences at UC Davis, Jennifer Funk has received a total of $481,274 to support the project. As environmental conditions continue to get warmer and drier, rangelands are being negatively…
Research Grants Available from Organic Farming Research Foundation
…ranchers, as well as early career researchers are all eligible to apply for the grant funding opportunity. OFRF will provide funding support for projects up to $20,000. Projects will need…
Project to Advance the Potential of Robotic Harvesting in Strawberries
…help us with our harvesters? Are there any varieties available or in the pipeline that would be conducive for robotic harvesting?’” The plants that will be used in the project…
Research Grant of $10 Million Will Support Dairy Industry’s Net Zero Initiative
…project looking at building soil health to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions, while also improving water quality. Agronomy and Nutrient Management Farm Advisor, Nick Clark said that part of the…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 07-27-21
…more than $7 million invested to support ag research and workforce development, and a project that looks to advance the potential of the robotic harvesting of strawberries. Tune in to…
More Than $7M Invested to Support Ag Research and Workforce Development
…program. Grants for Cal Poly San Luis Obispo will be used for fermentation science research, along with a project looking at the development of skin-on goat meat. Two different California…
Latest Developments with Proposition 1 Grant Programs
…provided for a Groundwater Sustainability Program. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has selected 28 projects to receive funding for ecosystem restoration and protection projects. “We need to…
NEED Water Act to Provide Drought Relief to San Joaquin Valley
…Valadao said in a news release. “While the NEED Water Act is not a long-term solution, it would provide temporary operational flexibility for the Central Valley Project and the State…
Almond Update: Additional Conservation Assistance for Drought Impacted Regions
…“If you have an application with NRCS already, you’re encouraged to call your planner and ask them if your project is eligible for this new funding,” Roseman noted. NRCS intends…