…of the Agricultural and Food Research Initiative (AFRI). “Population growth, along with environmental factors, including the growing threat of climate change, are putting increasing demand on the land, water, and…
CDFA SWEEP Program Awards 167 Projects
…changes to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, grow food with the most efficient use of water and help address our changing climate.” The 2016 SWEEP funding arises from Budget Act of…
EPA Finalizes Increase in Renewable Fuel Volumes
…By displacing fossil fuels, biofuels are part of the nation’s overall strategy to enhance energy security and address climate change. EPA is using the tools provided by Congress to adjust…
One of Three Major U.S. Drought Areas Will Improve
…be in control include three different areas of the country. Rebecca Lindsey is the Managing Editor of Climate dot Gov, and she said one of the more prominent drought areas…
More Than 100 Million Dead Trees in California
…year 2016 to conduct safety-focused restoration along roads, trails and recreation sites. However, limited resources and a changing climate hamper the Forest Service’s ability to address tree mortality in California….
U.S. Food Loss and Waste 2030 Champions
…food in the United States has far-reaching impacts on food security, resource conservation and climate change. To help galvanize U.S. efforts to reduce food loss and waste, USDA and EPA…
Environmental Education Grants to Conservation Organizations in California
…the Napa County Resource Conservation District in Napa, Calif. The grant funds will be used to educate students on the effects of climate change on wildlife, help elementary students understand…
Safer, More Effective Pest Management
…economic growth, addressing water availability issues, increasing food production, finding new sources of energy, mitigating climate variability and ensuring food safety. To learn more about NIFA’s impact on agricultural science,…
NIFA Focus on Two New Projects
…and sustain rural economic growth, address water availability issues, increase food production, find new sources of energy, mitigate climate variability and ensure food safety. To learn more about NIFA’s impact…
A Foundation for the Future of BLM’s Renewable Energy Program
Rule codifies BLM’s Smart from the Start approach, establishes a robust framework for competitive leasing, and increases transparency and certainty Advancing the President’s Climate Action Plan to create jobs, cut…
Incentives to Grow the Bioeconomy and Improve Forest Health
…biobased economy are a leading part of USDA’s commitment to mitigating climate change and promoting a clean-energy economy. This month, the Department is examining what a changing climate means to…
Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory Research Beneficial to Agriculture
…our tour we discussed research initiatives on climate change, water efficiency, soil health and urban agriculture. Those are all crucial pieces as we look to position food production to meet…
Food and Ag Science Will Shape Our Future
…that vital research to work on new strategies to sustain pollinator health. Conserving Natural Resources and Combating Climate Change USDA is examining the potential of a suite of climate scenarios…
USDA Expands Working-Lands Conservation Opportunities through CRP
…and pollinator habitat, while playing a significant role in mitigating climate change,” said Taylor. “CRP Grasslands recognizes the conservation value of well-managed, working grazing lands and pasturelands. This new opportunity…