…agencies also work to align U.S. Environmental Protection Agency funding with these priority watersheds. This targeted approach to improve water quality is working across the country. Conservation work on seven…
Funding for Robotic Research
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announced $3 million in available funding for robotic research, application, and education for agricultural systems that benefit…
The Meat-Cancer Link Debate Heats Up Again
…even called into the question the funding provided to the IARC by the National Institute of Health. The North American Meat Institute responded to the petition this week, calling it…
Canada Ranchers Under Quarantine to Receive Federal Funding
Canada announced funding support for ranchers that are currently under a federal quarantine stemming from a bovine tuberculosis investigation in Southeast Alberta. Online publication AgCanada reports the ranchers who are…
Agriculture Education Helping Grow the Next Generation of Farmers and Ranchers
…the skills and preparation needed to meet the demands of the future.” The projects that received SPECA funding promote and strengthen secondary education and two-year post-secondary education. Some awards promote…
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…
Ranchers Collaborate with UC Researchers
…in infected cattle, which can jeopardize a cattle producer’s business,” said Stott. Funding for the study has been provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the California Cattlemen’s Association and…
More Than 100 Million Dead Trees in California
…operating at the highest preparedness level, PL 5, reflecting the high level of physical resources and funding devoted to the region. Extreme drought conditions persist, and many areas have not…
Dairy Digester Dedicated
…made possible by cap-and-trade funding. CDFA contributed $973,430 to this digester project, with Open Sky Ranch providing the remainder of the $1,946,864 total. Biogas from the digester will be used…
Environmental Education Grants to Conservation Organizations in California
…Coastal Cleanup Day, dog park clean-ups, and fall community oak tree planting days. Since 1992, EPA has distributed between $2 million and $3.5 million in grant funding per year, for…
USDA Awards Funding for Market Development Programs
…fiscal year 2017 funding to 70 nonprofit organizations and cooperatives. The organizations use the funds to help U.S. agricultural producers promote their products to consumers around the globe through activities…
Canada Makes Big Investment in Dairy Industry
…in funding to help spur investments into updating the nation’s dairy processing infrastructure. The DFA says it’s a good step to help grow the dairy sector but it doesn’t do…
Preparing Veterans for Ag Careers
…job work experience at pilot farm sites during a prolonged period and use their military housing allowance under the G-I bill to support their on-the-job training. Funding in Farm Ops…
Peterson Named U.S. Wheat Associates President in 2017
…to enhance the profitability of U.S. wheat producers and their customers.” Its activities are made possible by producer checkoff dollars managed by 19 state wheat commissions and through cost-share funding…