President Joe Biden has nominated Robert Bonnie to serve as Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The position is responsible for overseeing…
SGMA Assistance Bill Moving Through Legislative Process
…put in place, there would be the opportunity for folks to have a conservation management plan and the technical support provided to them to look at what the future outcomes…
Almond Update: What’s the State’s Role in California Pollinator Coalition?
…successful in drawing down federal dollars under the Regional Conservation Partnership program.” Ross was also asked about the overall role of the CDFA in the coalition and if that translated…
Biden’s Proposed Budget Brings Added Support to USDA
…to strengthen funding for conservation,” National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) President Michael Crowder said in a news release. “President Biden’s budget includes significant investments within the U.S. Department of…
New Conservation Frameworks to Better Protect Rangelands
…years, the new frameworks will function as a guide for implementing voluntary conservation practices. Significant work has already been done addressing the conservation needs of rangelands. The new conservation frameworks…
Lawmakers Asked for More Support for Conservation Programs
…of conservation support for farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners across the country by providing capacity and conservation planning to support conservation practice implementation.” Signatories of the letter include American Farmland…
Conservation Easements Reach Milestone of Five Million Acres
…Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). The total represents an area roughly the size of New Jersey. There have been 110,000 acres of newly enrolled conservation easements since October, which has helped…
AB 125 Receiving Support from Multiple Farm Groups
…An additional $273 million would be made available for the California Department of Conservation. AB 125 also includes funding to support various nutrition programs and combat hunger through expanding access…
Conservation Innovation Grant Proposals Being Accepted by NRCS
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is accepting proposals for Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG). Applications for CIG are due by April 23. The competitive grants are…
Bond Legislation Introduced to Improve California Food System
…area of funding support would be directed at sustainable agricultural practices that combat climate change. A total of $1.135 billion would be invested to support conservation efforts, improve healthy soil…
Renewal Applications for CSP Being Extended
UPDATE: Deadline Extended to April 7 The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will continue accepting renewal applications for the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) through the end of the month. Those…
USDA Seeks Comment on Climate-Smart Agriculture Approach
…department-wide effort to combat the effects of climate change wherever possible. Conservation of natural resources, biodiversity, and lands are essential components of those efforts. USDA relies on industry engagement and…
DWR Issues Allocation Reduction for State Water Project
…to increase water conservation measures and reduce irrigated acreage. Dry Conditions Also Affect Central Valley Project While Central Valley Project contractors have yet to receive an allocation reduction, their allotments…
USDA to Provide $75 Million for Alternative Practices for Conservation
…Regional Conservation Partnership Program’s (RCPP) Alternative Funding Arrangements (AFA). The AFA program prioritizes conservation solutions at multiple levels that emphasize a non-traditional approach. USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) will…