Up to $225 million is being made available by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) through the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP). Funding opportunities for conservation partners are available through…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 01-17-22
…and California agriculture” report providing context to port issues, and expanded conservation opportunities available from NRCS. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen…
Expanded Conservation Opportunities Available From USDA
Conservation opportunities available from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) are being improved and expanded. USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has made adjustments to various programs to help further…
Almond Update: Groundwater Recharge Guide Available to Growers
…Introduction to Groundwater Recharge document provides guidance for how to implement the practice. Working with Sustainable Conservation and other research partners, ABC has put together comprehensive recharge guidance for the…
California Farm Bureau Welcomes Budget Proposal
…burden on employers on costs associated with COVID-19.” The $750 million will be dispersed into several investments. Those investments include $180 million for water conservation programs, $30 million for ground…
Applications Still Being Accepted for HSP Incentives Program
…Applications will be accepted until February 25, or until the funding is exhausted. The HSP Incentives Program provides support for growers and ranchers to implement conservation management practices that sequester…
Newsom’s California Blueprint Includes $750 Million for Drought Response
…conservation programs. Grants would be made available to water suppliers for improving water efficiency, addressing leaks, and providing efficiency-related mapping and training. An investment of $145 million will also be…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 01-05-22
…and better vernal pool plant diversity with the reintroduction of conservation grazing, also renewable energy is a top priority for AFBF this year. Tune in to the show for these…
Week in Review: Citrus Expectations Drop and New 2022 Wage Rules
…Rule 4550 – Conservation Management Practices. With a new year starting, it is important for agricultural employers to be aware of all the new regulations that will come into effect….
Potential Amendments to Conservation Management Practices
The San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District is proposing amendments to Rule 4550 – Conservation Management Practices. President and CEO of Western Agricultural Processors Association, Roger Isom explained the…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 12-27-21
…amendments to conservation management practices, and the rain and cooler temperature helping out citrus production. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to…
CREP Updates Provide More Access and Flexibility
The Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is being expanded to incorporate new opportunities. USDA announced that it will be leveraging its authority to…
VofV: Building Communities for Resuscitating Water Conservation
This episode of the Voices of the Valley podcast is brought to you today by the Western Growers Association. Supporting producers that grow the best medicine in the world. Find…
Dairy Margin Coverage Available, with New Program Expansion
…on other efforts of the Biden-Harris Administration to improve DMC and other key USDA dairy programs,” Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation Robert Bonnie said in a press release….