…for California, Carlos Suarez said in a news release. “Some of the corn and small grain silage systems have offered great opportunity for reduced tillage. No-till and reduce-till farming is one of…
Tri-National Agricultural Accord Highlights Importance of USMCA
…National Association of State Departments of Agriculture Ryan Quarles led the U.S. delegates. The Mexican delegation was led by Secretary Carlos Muñiz Rodríguez, Hidalgo Ministry of Agricultural Development, and President…
NRCS Names Priority Watershed Areas to Receive Financial Assistance
…– both here in California and across the country – when we partner with producers to deliver conservation practices to critical watersheds,” NRCS State Conservationist Carlos Suarez said in a…
NRCS Funds Innovation Through On-Farm Trials of Conservation Systems
…health of their operations while at the same time helping NRCS build data to show the benefit of innovative conservation systems and practices applied on the land,” said Carlos Suarez,…
California Conservation Project Receive $3.5 Million in Funding
…Program (RCPP) Alternative Funding Arrangements (AFA). State Conservationist Carlos Suarez said the program goes a long way in helping to facilitate projects, providing more ownership for project partners to make…
New Farmers.gov Feature Allows Entities to Conduct Online Business with USDA
…farmers.gov where we have new self-service features related to our conservation programs,” said Carlos Suarez, State Conservationist in California. “We’re proud to announce that both farmers and ranchers acting as…
USDA Offers Disaster Assistance to California Farmers and Livestock Producers Impacted by Wildfires
…program manager, at greg.norris@usda.gov or (530) 792-5609. “EWP provides immediate assistance to communities to mitigate potential hazards to life and property resulting from the fires,” said Carlos Suarez, state conservationist…
USDA NRCS Awards $640,000 to Six in California for Conservation Innovation
…Conservation District of Santa Cruz County, Wild Farm Alliance, The Nature Conservancy, The Freshwater Trust, and Fibershed,” said Carlos Suarez, NRCS State Conservationist in California. “We are excited to see your project…
Friends of the California State Fair Celebrates Agriculture Achievement – Awards $44,000 in Student Scholarships
…Chloe Cullen, Petaluma Daniela Ramos, Wasco Grace Guthrie, Porterville Keaton Rodgers, Santa Monica Tiffany Ng, Elk Grove Chyanne Morrison, Quincy Amy Suarez, Dos Palos This year, Agriculturalist of the Year…
Regional Conversation Partnership Program Applications Accepted Through May 29
…under the 2018 Farm Bill that’s currently going through 2023,” said Carlos Suarez, NRCS State Conservationist in California. “The purpose of RCPP is to look at those watersheds or specific…
On-Farm Trial Looks at Holistic Impact of Soil Health Practices
…Conservationist Carlos Suarez said in a press release. Listen to Walley’s interview below. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content Controlling Fire Ants…
Applications Still Being Accepted for Conservation Innovation Grants
…conservation approaches and technologies in conjunction with agricultural production,” said Carlos Suarez, NRCS State Conservationist in California. “The one that we’re basically providing funding for right now is the state…
Applications Being Accepted for Multiple NRCS Opportunities
…accomplishing their objectives to keep working lands in production, protect prime agricultural soils, provide grazing opportunities, and restore wetlands on frequently flooded lands,” said Carlos Suarez, NRCS State Conservationist in…
USDA Investing $1 Million in California Water Quality Improvements and Wildfire Mitigation
…Conservationist Carlos Suarez said in a press release. “The funding will enable private property owners to play a major role in this conservation effort to improve the health and resiliency…