Several California water projects are receiving additional federal funding through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Funding for California projects is part of a larger overall investment of $152 million in various…
Biotechnology Organization Lists Farm Bill Priorities
…the adoption of cutting-edge technologies and practices, resulting in benefits to the environment and rural economies.” Among their recommendations, they say they’d like increased funding for the Biobased Markets or…
Week in Review: DWR Issues More LandFlex Grants & Grower Group Seeks Almond Board Changes
Three groundwater sustainability agencies will be receiving funding through the second phase of LandFlex. Similar to the development of the overall Sustainable Pest Management Roadmap, the plans for implementation will…
Record-Setting Grassland Conservation Reserve Program Signup
…acreage cap and instead base enrollment on funding availability. FSA state offices would also be given more authority in the administration of the program. Suggested updates also include a revision…
Land-Grant Universities to Receive More Than $33 Million
…in support of agriculture, and this funding will increase their capacity to continue their invaluable work,” said NIFA Director Dr. Manjit K. Misra. Examples of projects supported by the funding…
NCBA Urges Opposition to Spartz Ag Appropriations Amendment
…programs if Congress should provide funding.” Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s report. Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public speaker who…
DWR Awards Nearly $17 Million in LandFlex Grants
The Department of Water Resources has awarded nearly $17 million through its LandFlex Program. Three groundwater sustainability agencies (GSAs) will be receiving the funding through the second phase of the…
USDA Investing in Urban Agriculture
…investments in Farm to School and an expansion of the Healthy Food Financing Initiative,” Vilsack says. “It also includes $30 million in funding availability for the new Local and Regional…
SPM Roadmap Implementation Guided by Industry Feedback
…in a bit more detail and also identify needs for funding.” Listen to the report below. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook Sponsored Content Fungicide…
Lawmakers Introduce Women in Agriculture Bill
…would establish a research priority for agriculture machinery and equipment designed to be used by women and create funding set aside for childcare facilities in rural areas. The bill also…
New Avocado Variety Gives Growers Additional Production Options
…research on Luna UCR was supported by funding from the California Avocado Commission. “In the last three years, the program has been supported by Eurosemillas which is a company based…
Prevention A Critical Component of Sustainable Pest Management Roadmap
…Henderson, Director of the California Department of Pesticide Regulation. “We’re looking for existing funding and potentially new funding to fund research to develop alternatives as well as outreach and education.”…
Organic Science and Research Investment Act Introduced
…with cataloging current organic research projects and demonstrate how research can be increased. USDA would also be directed to develop a plan for increasing organically managed acreage. Funding and support…
Week in Review: Water Projects Streamlined & Legislative Effort to Address Tomato Pest
…methane emission reduction measures. DPR Director Julie Henderson said biological products will have a role to play in transitioning to more sustainable pest management. The funding will be utilized to…