…bill into law sometime on Friday at the White House. The bill includes individual stimulus payments, extended unemployment benefits, funding for ag and nutrition programs, and healthcare support for rural…
Budget Hearings to Consider UC Funding Restoration
Conversations are continuing regarding the potential for a full UC funding restoration. For UC Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR), it would mean the nearly 13 percent funding reduction for…
American Rescue Plan Act Moving Forward with Senate Approval
…history if it gets passed. The legislation includes substantial funding support for the agricultural industry. “I am grateful to the U.S. Senate for passing the American Rescue Plan today to…
Partnership Looks to Enhance Organic Conservation Practices
…be applied in organic or conventional systems in all regions nationwide. Increased funding support and NRCS technical assistance is needed to help support more widespread implementation of conservation practices in…
American Rescue Plan Legislation Moving Through Congress
…with stimulus checks and additional support for vaccination efforts, the legislation includes important amendments related to agriculture. “The measure primarily provides additional funding for nutrition and feeding programs. But it…
New Manual Available for Non-Chemical Weed Control
…weed control techniques. It also provides information about biological control agents for 18 different weed species and species groups. Funding for the manual was made possible through the California Department…
Give FFA Day: A Chance to Support Ag Education During National FFA Week
…out to foundation members promoting the event, and throughout the day on Thursday, social media posts will be released to bring attention to the important day. In addition, Grants for…
New Form Required for Certain NRCS Customers
…conservation programs will need to complete form CCC-902. “In California, this new form will be needed for customers who are selected for funding in both EQIP batch periods ending March…
Latest Pandemic Relief Bill Continues to Advance
…U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to support food supply chains. Funding would be used to help with the purchase of agricultural commodities for food banks and also help protect agricultural…
NASDA Seeks More Flexibility for Specialty Crop Block Grants
…Secretary of Agriculture Kevin Shea detailing the need for states to have more leeway under the grant program. Funds were recently made available for the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program…
The Western View: Cap and Trade Your Cover Crop?
The winds of change certainly have blown strong from Washington, and they are at gale force in the farming industry. President Biden eliminated the Covid relief funding which benefited some…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 02-08-21
…and the benefits of engaging with the national trust protocol, nutrient management project funding, and the details on the AgSafe Conference which begins next week. Tune in to the show for…
More Than $2 Million Awarded for Nutrient Management Projects
…in grant funding. The awards from the 2020 cycle of the competitive FREP Grant Program were given to agricultural organizations as well as universities. A total of 11 research projects…
Potential Changes to Ag Burning Regulations in the San Joaquin Valley
…SB 705. Although the District’s 2020 Staff Report includes further limiting the burning of prunings, there are some provisions for suitable alternatives. The District voted to increase funding for the…