The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is hosting a series of stakeholder meetings this month to look at climate change solutions in agriculture. CDFA hopes to hear from…
Climate Goals Established by President Biden Executive Orders
…ways for better collaboration. Biden has indicated a desire to improve federal programs to help boost the adoption of climate-smart agricultural practices. “NCBA looks forward to working with President…
USDA Providing Temporary Debt Relief to Thousands of Farmers
…hasn’t just been just one bad year because of the pandemic – it’s been five bad years because of trade wars, climate change, and stubbornly low prices. Even the most…
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
…begin collaborating with the Biden Administration. President Biden has set several priorities for his administration prior to the swearing in ceremony, with climate change being a central theme. Farm groups…
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
…support. A total of $6.3 billion was invested in 125 projects to upgrade or build electric infrastructure. Smart Grid technology was installed to improve operations and monitor electrical grid security…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 12-23-20
…China showing promise for the almond industry and understanding how the climate catalyst fund is intended to function. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and…
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…