…ways to bring about positive change, particularly when it comes to specific sectors of the economy. A total of $177 has been awarded to a construction contractor to begin work…
‘Encouraging’ Development in Helping California Meat Suppliers
…of the industry. Michael R. Dimock, Roots of Change program director and lead author for the report, said that heightened awareness of meat processing challenges could help move solutions forward….
Pelosi Warns of Cuts to Build Back Better Act
…are likely to be scaled back dramatically, according to the Washington Post. The proposal aims to expand Medicare, combat climate change, improve education, and offer new benefits to help families…
Soil Carbon Monitoring Enhanced for Conservation Reserve Program
…through the initiative. “These CRP Climate Change Mitigation Assessment Initiative projects will survey, sample and measure the climate benefits of land enrolled in CRP conservation practice types over time,” USDA’s…
California Agriculture Falling Behind in Legislative Spending
Legislative spending can be one of the most effective ways to bring about positive change, particularly when it comes to specific sectors of the economy. President and CEO of California…
Comment Sought on Draft of California’s Climate Smart Strategy
…Natural and Working Lands Climate Smart Strategy is being developed in response to Governor Gavin Newsom’s executive order to embrace more nature-based solutions to issues of climate change. A definition…
Responding to Black Fig Fly in California
…differences in climate that we have there compared to these coastal and Southern California areas where it’s currently being found?” Wilson noted. The movement of figs from areas known to…
House Ag Committee Dems Want Ag Spending Preserved
…provided for climate-smart agricultural practices will help address the fact that the current farm bill conservation programs are already oversubscribed, with continuing backlogs that show the demand from producers and…
Nearly $150 Million Being Invested in 15 Sustainable Agriculture Projects
…Agriculture’s (NIFA) Sustainable Agricultural Systems program. The investment is designed to help improve resiliency in the food supply chain and enhance the climate-smart food and agricultural system. “USDA is tackling…
Farmer-led Coalition Advancing $100/acre Climate Policy Plan
…cost of practice implementation and input cost increases from climate policy. RIPE is a coalition of farmers, ranchers, and agricultural trade association representatives advancing a national dialogue for climate policy…
USDA Announces Plan to Integrate Climate Adaptation Into its Missions and Programs
…climate change. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack claims the plan “lays out the framework for USDA to carry out sustained climate adaptation that addresses current and emerging climate risks and challenges.”…
Rod Snyder Appointment to EPA Praised by Farm Groups
…Union. “Climate change is the single greatest long-term challenge facing family farmers and ranchers, rural communities, and global food security. We applaud his appointment and look forward to working together…
Week in Review: Walnut Inspections on Hold, $15 Billion Climate Package Signed
Enforcement of mandatory inspections of California walnuts is being suspended after a recent action from the California Walnut Board. Governor Gavin Newsom recently signed a climate package with more than…
USDA’s Climate-Smart Initiative Celebrated by Industry Members
A new climate-smart initiative launched by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is being applauded by agricultural organizations. Announced last week, the program’s goal is to expand the deployment of…