…groups, or just one region, or only concerned growers. It’s the whole industry coming together and recognizing this is a big enough issue that we’ve got to work specifically on…
Methane Emission Reduction Grants Available for Dairy and Livestock Producers
…and DDRDP projects. It has secured approximately $75 million from the USDA Partnerships for Climate Smart Commodities program. Dairy Plus will fund advanced manure management practices to reduce greenhouse gas…
Applications Open for AFTs Brighter Future Fund
…work hard to provide for their communities, their families, and their land, but they sometimes need help,” says an AFT news release. “The Brighter Future Fund can provide that help.”…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 07-06-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers Prop 12 and the slippery slope for the industry, the work to protect…
Almond Update: Proactively Working to Protect Growers with Pollinator Habitat
…Fish and Wildlife Service to proactively protect growers. “The way those agreements work is we have to show that there’s a net benefit to the pollinators. Growers have done good…
Tides Turning at Tulare Lake, But Water to Remain for Some Time
…results come as good news to communities that have been struggling with standing water since March. The Newsom Administration notes that state actions taken to curb flooding impacts have resulted…
Week in Review: Strong Potential for Biologicals & Spotted Lanternfly Mitigation Plan Developed
…they are working with lawmakers to address some of the limitations of the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program. The biologicals sector holds tremendous potential for agriculture, however, work still needs to…
Wet Winter Was a ‘Blessing’ for Winegrape Growers
…optimal environments for disease pathogens. However, President of Allied Grape Growers, Jeff Bitter said the rain does not appear to be having any negative impacts on production. “That’s been nothing…
Bureau of Reclamation Supports Water Blueprint for the San Joaquin Valley
…into a comprehensive water plan. Adam Nickels, Chief of Resources Management and Planning at Reclamation, expressed enthusiasm for the collaboration, stating, “Reclamation is committed to looking towards the future relative…
New Irrigation Resource for California Producers Available from NCAT
…were made in response to the escalating competition for water. The guide, aimed at farmers, emphasizes the efficiency of drip and microsprinkler systems while emphasizing the need for careful management…
Efforts to Strengthen CREP Value for Western Producers
…program does not acknowledge irrigated land rental rates. This is actually typical of CRP and CREP, writ large. So that program doesn’t get utilized very well in the irrigated West…
USDA Announces Investment for Underserved Producers
…system across the country.” For one of the projects, the Community Development Corporation of Oregon will work to provide long-term and sustainable land access to disadvantaged refugee and immigrant beginning…
India Agrees to Lift Retaliatory Tariffs on U.S. Farm Goods
…and apples will be eliminated. “We are greatly pleased to have this issue resolved so that US almonds can once again compete fairly in one of the largest international markets,”…
USDA and NASA Team Up to Bolster Research Efforts
…NASA have been working cooperatively on several common efforts since 2015. Collaborative research efforts will include work on the International Space Station and other space and ground platforms. Goals for…