…established farmers may not have the reserves to cope with this kind of enduring financial strain.” About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content…
Budget Proposal Highlights Climate Resiliency as A Major Priority
The proposed budget from Governor Gavin Newsom includes several provisions for helping the state address issues of climate change. Part of the climate smart agriculture funding allocations in the budget…
Biden Administration Welcomed by Agriculture Industry
…strong,” said Dr. Barb Glenn, National Association of State Departments of Agriculture CEO. “We are ready to work with the Biden Administration to advance agriculture domestically and internationally, while ensuring…
Comprehensive Publication on California Rangeland Available from UC ANR
…other agencies and other universities. The publication is broken down into nine different parts. The categories include Mediterranean climate, ecological history, soils, history of range livestock production, range plant growth…
Budget Proposal Allows CDFA to Continue Important Programs
…Reduction Fund will allow the Air Resources Board to continue providing support for the FARMER Program. The Climate Catalyst Fund to support Climate Smart Agriculture loans is set to receive…
Significant Investment in Rural Communities Seen in 2020
…Brand noted that the investment in rural communities was important “because when rural America thrives, all of America thrives.” About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 12-23-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the ag provisions in the second COVID relief package,…
Understanding How the Climate Catalyst Fund Is Intended to Function
The Climate Catalyst Revolving Loan Fund is intended to provide financial support for climate-related projects. It is intended to serve as a flexible financing mechanism to provide low-interest loans to…
DWR Encourages More Climate Change Collaboration
…climate change. As part of the underlying effort to mitigate the impact of climate change, DWR released the “Moving to Action” plan last month. The move aligns with Governor Gavin…
Caring for Fruit Trees in the Wintertime
…suited to your climate. As temperature swings become huge between daytime highs and nighttime lows, it’s worth thinking about a little protection, such as tree guards, for the trunks of…
Coalition Urges Action to Address California Wildfires Moving Forward
…benefits to wildlife, and water quality. More aggression action to prevent wildfires will also strengthen climate resilience. “Extensive fire suppression and exclusion, development in high fire hazard severity zones, and…
‘Tis the Season for Special Care of Your Christmas Cactus
…If you live in a dry climate, make sure a source of humidity like a shallow tray of water is kept nearby. The plant will not tolerate dry soil and…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 12-11-20
…AgNet News Hour, Tuesday, 04-09-24 – AgNet News Hour AgNet News Hour, Tuesday, 04-09-24 38:45 AgNet News Hour, Monday, 04-08-24 39:18 AgNet News Hour, Friday, 04-05-24 39:15 Danielle Leal Multi-Media…
Reintroducing U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack
On Thursday morning President-elect Joe Biden made his official selection to become the next U.S. Secretary of Agriculture. Tom Vilsack will now once again be at the helm of the…