…clarity on what constitutes a beneficial use of water may discourage some projects from being developed. Miller noted that anyone interested in developing groundwater recharge projects should not be dissuaded. …
The Western View: ‘Sniffer Dogs’ Working in the Ag Industry
…Coordination (MAC) System, a method devised by USDA to streamline funding for HLB related projects. The HLB MAC program has already invested millions of dollars in the research and the…
USDA Invests in $650,000 in Local Watershed Project to Protect Communities and Vital Infrastructure
…and Flood Prevention Program. NRCS works with local groups to help prevent floods, protect watersheds, improve agricultural water management and enhance wildlife habitat through this program. “The health of the…
CDFA Accepting 2019 Specialty Crop Block Grant Applications
…to 3:30 p.m. Los Angeles Workshop: Tuesday, October 16, 2018 from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. Webinar 2: Wednesday, October 17, 2018 from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. Sacramento Workshop: Thursday, October…
Multiple Agencies Collaborate to Address HLB
…type of project, that we can refer them to that other agency,” said Schulz. The agencies are on a course for better communication and a more collaborative spirit between the…
USDA Partners to Improve Water and Wastewater Infrastructure for Rural Americans
…commitment to rural people and the places they call home.” USDA is supporting investments in 120 infrastructure projects through the Water and Waste Disposal Loan and Grant program. It can…
Using Solar Energy to Dry Pomace Increases Potential for Other Uses
Researchers have developed an efficient method for drying pomace, which prolongs the viability of the material and opens the door for further development of new uses. The project was a…
Organic Production Project to Evaluate Advantages of No-Till Farming
A new organic production project will be looking closely at soil conditions and evaluating the effects of tilling in vegetable production. The project is being funded through a grant from…
Kansas Cattle Traceability Project Moving Forward
The Kansas-based Cattle Trace pilot project is on track to begin testing a purpose-built infrastructure for cattle disease traceability by this fall. Traceability is a top priority for the cattle…
University Analysis: EPA’s Refiner Waivers Could Cost Ethanol Industry $20 Billion in Losses
…the March 2018 outlook projected the national average blend rate above 10.0% every year, rising steadily to 10.4% by 2023. Consumption of ethanol in flex fuels (like E85) and mid-level…
ASTA Outlines Priorities for Final Farm Bill
…and are cost effective. ASTA also supports the Soil Health Demonstration Project language included in the Senate version of the Bill. Trade: ASTA supports language in both the House and…
USDA Scientist Receives the Borlaug Field Award
…of Ug99, a devastating wheat disease that threatens the world’s wheat crops. As coordinator of the ARS spring wheat nursery project in Kenya and Ethiopia, Rouse identified U.S. wheat breeding…
Almond Update: Internship Brings Knowledge and Guidance
The summer internship for the Almond Board of California is coming to a close, and this year’s student Hannah Young handled a big project. Young is a junior at Oklahoma…
NRCS Partners in California Receive $1.3 Million for Conservation Innovations
The funding is split between two state-specific projects and a national project that includes California Two California organizations, and one national organization, have been selected to receive a combined $1.3…