…livestock operations, the harsh reality of California wildfire season bolstering a need for climate-smart solutions, and the May budget revise includes increases in funding for climate-smart ag programs at CFDA….
Budget Revision Puts Surplus to Good Use for Agriculture
…will bring CDFA funding to a total of $926 million over two years. Investments fall into the categories of healthy, resilient and equitable food systems, climate-smart agriculture for sustainability and…
California Drought Declaration Extended to 39 Additional Counties
…realities of a changing climate mean California must prepare for longer, hotter droughts that can only be effectively mitigated through collaborative approaches that focuses equally on our state’s economic and…
Congress Hears from California Rancher About Wildfire Resilience
…the communities that are most affected.” The ‘Wildfire in a Warming World: Opportunities to Improve Community Collaboration, Climate Resilience, and Workforce Capacity’ hearing highlighted approaches to help mitigate the impact…
Regional Conservation Partnership Program Projects Receive $330 in Investment
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing in new partnerships to help address the impact of climate change and protect agricultural viability. A total of $330 million dollars will…
Week in Review: $3.4 Billion Drought Package Unveiled and Ag Exporters Demand Action
…Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate, known as the AIM for Climate initiative during the recent Leaders Summit on Climate. With rice acreage down this year, it presents an opportunity for…
Carbon Bank Pilots Before USDA Rollout?
…pilot projects. A pilot program should develop, improve, and scale climate infrastructure and climate-smart practices. Carbon accounting criteria and guidelines for endorsing standards should be established. FACA also recommends pilot…
USDA Investing Nearly $22 Million to Improve Soil Health and Climate Smart Ag
…USDA Climate Hub Partnerships,” will also receive $10 million dollars in support. The purpose of the program is to train the next generation of farmers and foresters to incorporate climate…
Week in Review: Is A Statewide Drought Declaration the Answer? Moving Toward Carbon Market Clarity
…implementation of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act. The Growing Climate Solutions Act of 2021 is being described as an important first step for getting farmers more involved in viable carbon…
AIM for Climate Initiative to Spur Global Ag Research
Plans were announced to launch the Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate, known as the AIM for Climate initiative during the recent Leaders Summit on Climate. The initiative is aimed at…
NRCS Seeking Project Proposals for On-Farm Trials
…mitigate the risk of implementing new conservation approaches. “USDA is a leader in using the latest science, research and conservation tools to reduce the impacts of climate change,” Acting NRCS…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 04-30-21
…USDA position, cactus pear proving to be a climate-resilient crop option, and California and Arizona opting-in to incentivize fruit and vegetables through WIC. Tune in to the show for these…
Bidens 30×30 Plan Raising Concern for Ag Industry
…would be addressed during the recent virtual climate summit. Plans to cut domestic greenhouse gas emission levels by 2030 were announced, but no further details were provided about the 30×30…
Fruits and Vegetable Purchases Incentivized with American Rescue Plan
…ensuring access to safe, healthy and nutritious food in all communities, building new markets and streams of income for farmers and producers using climate smart food and forestry practices, making…