…Research Service aimed at educational outreach in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). The Three Sisters Project will work to foster opportunities for high school students to explore career…
President Biden Ready to Sign Latest COVID Relief Legislation
…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
…finalized, but the potential holds significant promise for UC ANR programs and initiatives. “We’re very excited, we’re very appreciative of the Legislature doing this. But it is still unclear whether…
American Grown: My Job Depends on Ag
…Agriculture teachers from around the country have reached out explaining they utilized it as an educational experience to show in their classes. It gives students a good idea of all…
The Western View: Ag Safety Awareness
…September is National Farm Safety & Health week, which is an educational campaign from the National Safety Council. This week – February 28 to March 7 – is the American…
Partnership Looks to Enhance Organic Conservation Practices
…time as climate change—with intensified droughts, heat waves, and storms—creates new challenges for farmers and ranchers.” Participation in NRCS programs has historically been limited for the organic sector. While NRCS…
USDA Leadership Continues Taking Shape with Recent Appointments
…conservation programs, we will create new market opportunities and streams of income for farmers, ranchers and producers that address climate change and environmental challenges, strengthen local and regional food systems,…
California Walnut Marketing Order Referendum Bringing Changes
…of a credit-back program is to encourage handler marketing activities that promote the sale, use and consumption of walnuts. Similar programs have been successfully implemented in the almond and prune…
Lawmakers Ask Biden for Rural Broadband Infrastructure Improvements
…farmers, supplies students and teachers with unlimited access to educational materials, and allows for doctors’ visits at home.” The lawmakers are hopeful that Biden will include provisions for rural broadband…
Wine Industry Sustainability Highlighted in Recent Report
…California have also been certified, according to the report. Nearly half of all California winegrape acreage is certified when taking other programs into consideration. Certification under programs such as Lodi…
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 Form Required for Certain NRCS Customers
Producers and landowners involved in certain programs from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) conservation being advised of changes in some paperwork requirements. The Farm Service…
Applications Being Accepted for Sustainable Winegrowing Leadership Awards
…awards will be accepted through April 2. Vineyards and wineries participating in sustainability programs in California are eligible to apply in four award categories. The Environmental Award recognizes operations that…
Producers Encouraged to Apply for Risk and Price Loss Coverage
…in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs before the upcoming deadline. Producers interested in ARC and PLC programs have until Monday, March 15 to enroll…