…industry makes possible. The economic impact study shows that one-fifth of the nation’s economy and one-quarter of American jobs are linked to the food and agriculture sectors in some fashion….
DWR Awards Prop 68 Grant Funding to Six SGMA Projects
…help develop infrastructure for Flood Managed Aquifer Recharge on 45,000 acres of farmland in Madera County. DWR is set to begin working with grantees immediately in the development and execution…
CA, AZ Opt-in to Incentivize Fruits and Veggies Through WIC
…the program. USDA is increasing that amount to a flat $35 a month for all participants. The increase will be funded through the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. USDA is…
Bidens 30×30 Plan Raising Concern for Ag Industry
…to how the plan would be implemented. The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) sent a letter to the Biden Administration seeking clarity and cooperation on the ambitious conservation plan. “The…
Fruits and Vegetable Purchases Incentivized with American Rescue Plan
…of fruits and vegetables. With $490 million provided by the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, USDA has offered states, tribal nations and territories the option of boosting the cash-value…
California Farm Water Coalition Details How Water Cuts Are Affecting Ag
…due to significantly reduced water availability. Approximately two million acres of irrigated farmland has had a reduction of 95 percent of its water supply for the year. That amounts to…
Robert Bonnie Nominated to Oversee USDA Farm Programs
…including the American Farm Bureau Federation and the American Soybean Association. Bonnie has been heralded for his support for a viable carbon market for farmers. “American Farmland Trust applauds the…
SGMA Assistance Bill Moving Through Legislative Process
…producers to help with compliance. Introduced by Assemblymember Carlos Villapudua, the bill is being sponsored by American Farmland Trust (AFT). The legislation was passed out of the Assembly Agriculture Committee…
Reintroduction of Growing Climate Solutions Act Praised By Ag Groups
…Growing Climate Solutions Act. Supporters include the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture, American Farmland Trust, the National Cotton Council, and the Food and Agriculture Climate Alliance. “Through the…
USDA Seeking Comment on Rural Renewable Energy Pilot Program
…the new programs development. The new program seeks to address American energy needs while also combatting issues of climate change and providing economic opportunities in rural areas. Written comments will…
Legal Challenges to Prop 12 Continue With Support from 20 States
The legal challenges brought against California’s Proposition 12 are continuing to move forward. The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC), American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF), and the North American Meat Institute…
How Public Investment in Ag Research Fills Gaps Left by Private Sector
Public investment in agricultural research is vital for addressing the areas that can be ignored by the private sector. A recent report from American Farm Bureau Federation and the Farm…
Enrollment Open for U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol for 2021 Cotton Crop
Enrollment is now open for the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol for the 2021 cotton crop. The Protocol establishes a new sustainability standard for cotton production as consumers demand more transparency…
Klamath Water Users Brace for Tough Conditions With Low Allocation
…through this water year together.” The Klamath Project delivers water to 230,000 acres of farmland along the Oregon-California border. Reclamation will continue to monitor Upper Klamath Lake levels and make…