…which increasingly intense wildfires wreak havoc during a nearly year-round fire season,” the letter states. “Because the federal government owns 57% of the forest land in California, and climate change…
Gene Discovery Potential to Make Peaches More Resilient to Stress
…the capacity to be more resilient to issues of climate change. Listen to the radio report below. Gene Discovery Potential to Make Peaches More Resilient to Stress About the Author…
New Report Shows Need for Agricultural Research Investment
…Crop breeding, crop protection, climate change, animal health, animal disease and foodborne illnesses, and pandemics are critical areas requiring research investment. The report highlights the need to increase crop production…
Bond Legislation Introduced to Improve California Food System
…recovery and addressing climate change and food insecurity. The Equitable Economic Recovery, Healthy Food Access, Climate Resilient Farms and Worker Protection Bond Act will fund multiple initiatives aimed at enhancing…
USDA Seeks Comment on Climate-Smart Agriculture Approach
…forestry sectors to be leaders on climate smart practices to mitigate climate change. This includes making the most of USDA programs, developing new USDA-led climate strategies, strengthening existing markets and…
USDA to Provide $75 Million for Alternative Practices for Conservation
…will primarily be aimed at conservation projects that support climate-smart agriculture and forestry. Projects that support conservation efforts of urban farmers or improve access to fresh produce in underserved communities…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 03-18-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories including why the impacts of methane on the climate might…
Senate Hearing Highlights Role of Ag in Mitigating Climate Change
…Forestry heard from producers about climate efforts already underway within the industry. The hearing, Farmers and Foresters: Opportunities to Lead in Tackling Climate Change, addressed ways agriculture can continue contributing…
New EPA Administrator Michael Regan Confirmed by Senate
…Departments of Agriculture CEO Dr. Barb Glenn said in a press release. “NASDA appreciates Regan and the Biden Administration’s eagerness to work with the agriculture industry to develop agriculture climate…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 03-15-21
…impacting consumers, organic pest control material making its way through the registration process and the COVID lockdown showed reaching climate neutrality maybe a ‘daunting task.’ Tune in to the show…
COVID Lockdown Proved Reaching Climate Neutrality Maybe a ‘Daunting Task’
…Department of Animal Science at U.C. Davis, Frank Mitloehner said the shut down was a climate experiment like no other. During the time of lock down, most industries and transportation…
Edible Plants You Can Grow in Bog or Marshy Soil
…in a hot, sunny climate (like in hardiness zones 8-12), consider growing water spinach. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Edible Plants You Can Grow in…
FACA Expands Membership and Narrows Its Focus
The Food and Agriculture Climate Alliance (FACA) is working to narrow its focus on specific policy recommendations. Initially, the group established more than 40 policy recommendations back in November. As…
Partnership Looks to Enhance Organic Conservation Practices
…time as climate change—with intensified droughts, heat waves, and storms—creates new challenges for farmers and ranchers.” Participation in NRCS programs has historically been limited for the organic sector. While NRCS…