…with 29 projects involving 45 commodities already active. According to the project dashboard, six projects impacting 14 major commodities are underway in California. “Farmers, ranchers and forest landowners are on…
Organic Organizations to Provide $2.4 Million to Support Industry
…the program. The purpose is to support the provision of organic production training to agronomic groups and professionals. Matching funds are required as part of the program. The Organic Center-FFAR…
Full Allocations for California Water Projects
…State Water Project (SWP) deliveries. Additionally, the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation is increasing water supply allocations for Central Valley Project (CVP) contractors. “Water supply conditions and careful management of reservoir…
USDA Makes $20 Million Available to Improve Rural Broadband Services
…technical assistance resources. The funding is available for projects like feasibility studies, network designs, and broadband financial assistance applications. Support for the initiative is made possible through the Bipartisan Infrastructure…
IPM Technical Assistance Projects Receive $1.1 Million in Support
…project, IPM approaches can be developed for individual growers through one-on-one planning sessions. A pilot incentives program will also be created to help farmers with the transition. Additionally, the project…
USDA Investment in Rural Renewable Energy
…project will provide long-term energy security to an indigenous community and other low-income households, including seniors and veterans. These projects follow the announcement of the first REPP award, announced in…
Farmers and Ranchers Receive $12 Million for Conservation on Grazing Lands
…areas. Projects are aimed at addressing local natural resource concerns through the use of climate-smart agriculture and forestry approaches. Projects also help to identify and implement methods for quantifying, monitoring,…
Making Progress on Pheromone Lure for Leaffooted Bugs
Researchers have been looking into the development of an effective pheromone lure for leaffooted bugs. The effort has been part of a research project funded by the Almond Board of…
Week in Review: Water Allocations Double & Port Labor Dispute Heating Up
Central Valley Project water contractors will be receiving more water after an announcement from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. As a result of the various storms, the Department of Water…
USDA Making $1 Billion Available for Renewable Energy and Efficiency Improvements
…energy efficiency and zero-emission renewable energy projects. All projects located in designated energy communities, along with projects submitted by eligible tribal entities are also eligible for a 50 percent cost…
Substantial Increase for Central Valley Project Water Allocations
Central Valley Project water contractors will be receiving more water after an announcement from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. Water supply allocations have been increased significantly from the initial announcement…
Recent Storms Help to Double SWP Allocation
Several storm systems have substantially increased the state’s snowpack. As a result, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) is increasing water allocations for the State Water Project (SWP). The last…
Almond Update: Grower’s Positive Experience with Groundwater Recharge
…they were using for the groundwater recharge project is strictly reliant on surface water. However, the data provided through the project will be significant for overall efforts to address groundwater…
VofV: The Future of Sustainable Desalination
University of Notre Dame professors Dr. Brandon Ashfeld and Dr. Tengfei Luo and farmer J.P. LaBrucherie join the podcast this week; the trio is part of a research project focused…