…John Boehner’s leadership, and years of attention to this matter, are greatly appreciated. All too often the hours of work put forth by the Congressional staff goes unnoticed. Westlands would…
Available Funding and Changes to USDA’s Biorefinery and Biobased Product Program
…being held. Applications for round one are due October 1. Applications for the second round are due April 1, 2016. For information on how to apply, see page 38432 of…
Video Contest Gives Young Calif. Dairy Leaders Opportunity to Share Passion for Food and Farming
…to connecting consumers with where their food comes from,” said John Talbot, CEO of the CMAB. “We are excited to give them a platform for sharing their point-of-view with a…
Proposal To Strengthen Western Water Bill for San Joaquin Valley
…train units of the National Guard with well drilling capability and would increase accountability for environmental water releases. “As we know, environmental flows being prioritized over human needs is disproportionately…
Farm Bill and Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program Workshops
University of California Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources (UCANR) and USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) have partnered to offer free informational workshops regarding the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program…
Conservation Incentives for Working Grass, Range and Pasture Lands
…seed production, conduct fire rehabilitation, and construct firebreaks and fences. With the publication of the CRP regulation today, the Farm Service Agency will accept applications on an ongoing basis beginning…
Western View: Illegal Marijuana Grow Sites in the Forests
An environmental catastrophe is happening in our state, and we’re not doing anything to fix it. I’m talking about illegal marijuana grows in the national forests. Western View: Illegal Marijuana…
Cotton Transition Assistance Program Enrollment Begins Today
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency Administrator Val Dolcini announced that beginning today farmers in eligible counties may enroll in the Cotton Transition Assistance Program (CTAP). The deadline…
CDFA Funds 5 ‘Dairy Digester’ Projects in Central Valley
…as identified by the California Environmental Protection Agency. Disadvantaged communities in the Central Valley will benefit from improved air and water quality protections, as well as job creation. Additionally, Central…
Record Number of Farmers and Ranchers Certified Under 2014 Farm Bill Conservation Compliance
…that can still be reconciled. The Farm Service Agency is proactively reaching back out to all of these producers before their sales closing date and working with individuals facing extenuating…
Almond Board: Be Mindful of Dust During Harvest
As growers prepare for harvest season, Associate Director, Environmental Affairs for the Almond Board of California Gabriele Ludwig says be mindful of all the dust involved. Almond Update July 9…
Cotton Transition Assistance Program Enrollment Begins Today
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency Administrator Val Dolcini announced that beginning today farmers in eligible counties may enroll in the Cotton Transition Assistance Program (CTAP). The deadline…
USDA Energy Biomass Retrieval Incentives
The USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) began accepting applications on June 30, 2015, from foresters and farmers seeking financial assistance to harvest and deliver biomass to generate clean energy. The…
American Farm Bureau, Agriculture and Industry Groups Ask Court to Ditch EPA’s Unlawful Water Rule
…U.S. Constitution. The groups also challenged EPA’s aggressive grassroots advocacy campaign during the comment period, which reflected a closed mind to concerns expressed by farmers and others. EPA and the…
