…More than $4.2 million of this year’s funding will support three ongoing forestry projects in California that focus on wildfire protection and mitigation, improving forest health and enhancing habitat for…
Native Farm Bill Coalition Formed
…advance their interests.” The Native Farm Bill Coalition is a joint project by the Seeds of Native Health campaign, the Intertribal Agriculture Council, the National Congress of American Indians, and…
USDA Sending Extra Financial Help to Farmers in Seven States
The U.S. Department of Agriculture will start sending additional money to row crop farmers in 14 counties throughout seven states who are enrolled in the Agriculture Risk Coverage program. The…
USDA Investing Millions in Wildfire Mitigation and Water Quality Projects Through Joint Chiefs’ Partnership
…USDA will invest more than $700,000 in this project in 2018. Descriptions of the remaining six new projects follow. For full project descriptions and information on completed projects, visit the…
Water Commission Hears Water Project Proposals
…water storage projects that stand to improve the operation of California’s water system. Projects must be cost-effective and provide a net improvement to ecosystems along with water quality conditions. The…
CDFA Awards Funding to Support Ag Education Through California Agriculture License Plate Program
…Interest Plate (CalAgPlate) grant program. Projects funded include continued support California’s statewide Future Farmers of America (FFA) program, mobile educational exhibits, local farm days for students, agricultural activity centers at…
Almond Board: 2018 Research Funding
…projects totaling nearly $300,000, funding more honey bee health research than any other crop group.3 A current project focusing on honey bee health is: Technical Transfer Teams Serving Commercial Beekeepers…
Support for Organic Agriculture Research, Extension, and Education
…among the least covered topics. Also, systems thinking was identified as a critical skill for students engaged in organic agriculture curriculum. Another NIFA-funded project supported researchers at the University of…
Infrastructure Overhaul Talks to Begin in January
…terms of funding),” he says, “but I think if states are willing to step up and become bigger partners in the project, there should be some kind of matching benefit…
Still Little to No Pesticides on 2016 CA Produce
…after public concern arose about glyphosate DPR conducted a pilot project to screen fresh produce for glyphosate residues. This herbicide is widely used in agriculture. The testing found no illegal…
USDA Seeks Applications for $10 Million in Conservation Innovation Grants
…more than 700 projects focused on providing farmers and ranchers new techniques, data and decision-making tools for improving natural resources conservation on their land. Projects included: The National Association of…
USDA Highlights $40 Million in Infrastructure Investments in Rural Communities
…Facilities Direct Loan Program to invest more than $40 million in 31 projects to repair, enhance or build infrastructure. These investments were for projects such as surface transportation, aviation, ports,…
Pilot Program Gives Canada Beef and Pork Exports Expanded Access to China
A pilot program is allowing exporters of Canadian beef and pork expanded access to China. The bilateral pilot project announced Monday will expand access to China for Canadian chilled beef…
Chowchilla Dairy Farmer Named 2017 Conservation Agriculture Farmer Innovator
…and use of conservation agriculture systems on his farm. “Mike McRee has been extremely willing to share his experiences with others and has graciously hosted numerous public field days at…