…sustainable future for California. A link to the plan may be found here: http://resources.ca.gov/climate/safeguarding/ Invited speakers on the climate change topic include: Wade Crowfoot, Office of Governor Edmund G. Brown,…
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Provides Six-Month Update on Farm Bill Implementation Progress
…develop sustainable pollination strategies for specialty crops in the United States so specialty crop growers are better able to manage pollinators for improved crop yields. Foundation for Food and Agriculture…
Global Food Safety Agreement Signed by China and UC Davis
…systemwide division of Agriculture and Natural Resources to support healthy eating, sustainable agriculture and food security. More information about the UC Global Food Initiative. Other food-related collaborations with China UC…
USDA Selects 36 Energy Facilities to Accept Biomass Deliveries
…One LP Interfor Pacific Inc., Gilchrist Division Ochoco Lumber dba Malheur Lumber Roseburg Forest Products Seneca Sustainable Energy, LLC South Carolina Council Energy Inc. Allendale Biomass LLC Dorchester Biomass, LLC…
Research Projects to Improve Plant Feedstocks for Bioenergy Production
…energy policy. These projects will not only support our efforts to provide a sustainable and domestic energy source for the nation, but also improve the lives of rural residents.” “Biofuels…
UC Davis Drought Study Assesses Current Losses and Potential Future Impacts
…of Food and Agriculture, which largely funded the UC Davis study. “That’s why we’ve developed the California Water Action Plan and a proposal for local, sustainable groundwater management.” Failure to…
PG&E Hosting Energy Workshop
A workshop is coming up in Kern County to assist farmers who are interested in sustainable agriculture. AgNet West’s Taylor Hillman has the story. Agricultural Energy Workshop PG&E is working…
Agriculture Recognized by Governor’s Environmental and Economic Leadership Awards
…category titled “Agricultural Ecosystem Services”. This category was designed for farmers and ranchers that demonstrate innovative and sustainable approaches to water conservation, efficiency and protection of working ecosystems. CDFA has…
USDA Announces Landmark Commitment to Improve Sage-Grouse Habitat
…The Sage-Grouse Initiative teams up with partners in 11 western states to achieve wildlife conservation through sustainable ranching. From 2010 to 2013, the initiative enrolled more than 950 ranches and…
Organizations Confirm Support for Biotech Wheat
…“ultimately offers the promise of improved products, more sustainable production and environmental benefits,” according to the statement. The groups also encourage the governments of wheat producing and importing countries to…
USDA Announces Programs to Conserve Sensitive Land and Help Beginning Farmers
…retired farmers and ranchers who transition expiring CRP acres to socially disadvantaged, military veteran, or beginning producers who return the land to sustainable grazing or crop production. Sign up will…
Key Agriculture Componet Added to Governor’s Environmental and Economic Leadership Awards
…Environmental Protection Agency. The new category will spotlight the multiple benefits gained from farming and ranching, including innovative and sustainable approaches to water and energy conservation, food crop production efficiency,…
Groundwater Discussions at CDFA Meeting
…the state’s near- and long-term water priorities. One of actions identified in the report, ‘Expand Water Storage Capacity and Improve Groundwater Management,’ outlined the intent to improve sustainable groundwater management…
Yearly Survey Shows Better Results for Pollinators, but Losses Remain Significant
…beekeepers say losses remain higher than the level that they consider to be sustainable. According to survey results, total losses of managed honey bee colonies from all causes were 23.2…