…formation of the Coalition of Action on Sustainable Productivity Growth for Food Security and Resource Conservation. This global, multi-sector coalition will accelerate the transition to more sustainable food systems through…
Funding Available for Developing More Sustainable Pest Management Tools
The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) has opened the application period for the 2022 Alliance and Research Grants. DPR is offering $5.55 million in potential funding to expedite the transition…
Congress Encouraged to Fund Water and Wildfire Solutions in Reconciliation Package
…environmental and conservation groups. Several funding priorities to help mitigate the impact of drought conditions and issues of wildfire were pointed out in the letter. “While the bipartisan infrastructure package…
U.S. Dairy Industry Advances Solutions to Deliver a More Sustainable and Secure Food System
…welfare through a transparent production system. Ahead of the Food Systems Summit, the UN solicited “game-changing” ideas, initiatives and innovations that can bring about positive change. The U.S. dairy industry…
PRS Grant Program to Aid with COVID Related Costs
…small businesses through the program. The estimated application due date will be November 8. The Seafood PRS grants will provide assistance for seafood processing facilities and processing vessels. Eligible entities…
2021 Grassland CRP Enrollment Acreage Doubles Last Year’s Amount
…for the Administration to be innovative with the other conservation tools, such as the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program, at our disposal as we work to enlist non-traditional partners in our…
Ag States Invest in California Ethanol
…second investment in E85 in California. Earlier this year, the Nebraska organization provided two grants to Pearson to help pay for E85 gas pumps at two gas stations in the…
Farm and Food Workers Relief Program to Award $700 Million in Grants
…as well as technical assistance for applying for the grants. Grant funds ranging from $5 million to $50 million will be awarded to state agencies, Tribal entities, and non-profit organizations…
Specialty Crop Multi-State Program to Award $10 Million in Funding
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced that a total of $10 million in grant funding will be available for the 2021 Specialty Crop Multi-State Program. Grants are awarded…
Industry Members Meet to Discuss the Future of Skilled Labor in Ag
A recent event in Reedley brought industry members together to go over the need for skilled labor in the agricultural sector. Hosted by the Western Growers Center for Innovation &…
CRP Acreage Falls Short of Goal at Just Under Three Million Acres
A total of 2.8 million acres have been enrolled in the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Conservation Reserve Program (CRP). The 2021 CRP acreage falls short of the goal of…
New Website Offers Regenerative Agriculture Resources
…aims to increase soil health, protect water quality, and enhance conservation approaches on farms. Major food and agriculture companies such as General Mills, Bayer, Walmart, Cargill, Corteva, Pepsico, and even…
CDFA Still Accepting Comments on Proposed Updates to Healthy Soils Program
…$50 million in one-time funding from the General Fund to further CDFA’s implementation of the HSP. CDFA’s Office of Environmental Farming and Innovation will be accepting public feedback on the…
Research Grants Available from Organic Farming Research Foundation
…the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Listen to the radio report below. Research Grants Available from Organic Farming Research Foundation About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director,…