Another update to the farmers.gov online resource will now allow users to conduct more business with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). Any farmers and…
COVID-19 Rapid Response Grants to Support Scientific Research
…through the Small Business Innovation Research Program. The funding support is designed to advance the development of agricultural research, education, and small business innovation that addresses the challenges created by…
Week in Review: Smoke Challenges for Winegrapes, Warming Temperatures to Change CA Production
…impacts on California crop production over the next 20 years. UC Cooperative Extension and the Colusa Research Conservation District have launched an online resource focused on soil health. Federal agencies…
Agricultural Air Quality Research Task Force Seeks Nominations
…may also nominate themselves. “The Task Force is another example of USDA’s continued commitment to developing science-based solutions and conservation measures that not only reduce the agriculture industry’s environmental impact…
Trump, Biden Outline Agricultural Priorities
…on his first-term accomplishments. He pledges a science-based approach to regulation going forward. He commits to addressing the “rural/urban divide” and emphasizes support for voluntary conservation programs. Former Vice President…
UC Cooperative Extension and Colusa RCD launch ‘Soil Health Connection’
University of California Cooperative Extension and the Colusa County Resource Conservation District announce the launch of the Soil Health Connection, an informative outreach YouTube channel. The channel hosts virtual discussions and interviews with leading…
Housing for the Harvest Program Expands to Santa Barbara
…Joaquin County. The Community Foundation of San Joaquin County has been working on an Emergency Assistance Grants Program along with a Community Outreach Partnership to help further the effort. The…
USDA Revises Conservation Provisions for Highly Erodible Lands and Wetlands
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has published the final rule updating certain conservation provisions. The final rule that was published recently provides updates on…
USDA Offers Disaster Assistance to California Farmers and Livestock Producers Impacted by Wildfires
…operation, FSA offers a number of disaster assistance programs to help offset eligible losses, including the Livestock Indemnity Program, Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees, and Farm-Raised Fish Program, Emergency Conservation Program, Emergency Forest Restoration…
UC Cooperative Extension to Investigate Healthy Soil Practices with CDFA Grants
Six UC Cooperative Extension research projects were awarded funding ranging from $100,000 to $250,000 each from the California Department of Food and Agriculture Healthy Soils Program. The grants are designed to…
ESA to Potentially Reflect A New ‘Habitat’ Definition Under Proposal
…meet the definition of habitat,” USFWS Director, Aurelia Skipwith said in a news release. “We are proposing these changes on behalf of improved conservation and transparency in our processes for…
Almond Update: Harvest Workgroup Focus on Sustainability Goals
…innovation in dust reduction that is functional for the industry. He added that producers should be excited about off-ground harvest possibilities as the practice is adapted to the California landscape….
National Preparedness Month Webinars from UCCE
…The interactive webinar will feature personnel from the California Department of Food and Agriculture, Farm Service Agency, Natural Resources Conservation Service, and emergency responders. Some of the topics of the…
Wildfire Assistance from USDA Being Offered to Famers and Ranchers
…assistance we can to the affected farmers, ranchers and communities to help them recover,” said USDA Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation Bill Northey. “As a farmer myself, I’m…