Mating disruption incentives are being made available through the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA). A $490,000 grant has been awarded to the Coalition for Urban/Rural Environmental Stewardship (CURES)…
Just Over a Month Left to Apply for Discrimination Financial Assistance Program
…emphasizes transparency in program administration and the importance of earning trust from eligible individuals. The extension allows for expanded outreach efforts, including direct technical assistance and training sessions, to better…
Sights Are Set on 2024 Ag Trade Missions
…commodities and products are available to diverse consumer groups around the world,” Vilsack said in a press release. Trade missions are scheduled for a variety of key markets for American…
National Christmas Tree Now on Display
…National Christmas Tree Lighting! This beloved American tradition, presented by the National Park Service (NPS) and the National Park Foundation (NPF), will feature musical performances and the official lighting of…
State Seeks Helps in Defining ‘Regenerative Agriculture’
…recommended framework has already been proposed by CDFA’s Environmental Farming Act Science Advisory Panel. The framework for practices related to “regenerative agriculture” was submitted after a thorough review of existing…
California Awards Nearly $35 Million to Address Livestock Emissions
…awarded through CDFA’s Office of Environmental Farming and Innovation and the California Dairy Research Foundation. Grants through the Alternative Manure Management Program (AMMP) totaling $21.41 million have been awarded to…
Leaders Say Battle Over Canadian Dairy Trade Policy Will Continue
…Tai for fighting for American farmers. Read more about what they are saying: U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack: “The United States won the first USMCA case on Canada’s dairy…
Westlands Recharges 200,000 Acre-Feet of Groundwater
…groundwater by February 29, 2024. “This outstanding achievement demonstrates the District’s dedication to ensuring a long-term water future in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley’s prime farmland,” Westlands Water…
Specialty CROP Act Seeks to Bolster Ag Export Opportunities
…Horticultural Council, and North American Blueberry Council. Representatives David Valadao, Elissa Slotkin, and Suzanne Bonamici will introduce the House companion legislation. “Many of our California-grown specialty crops rely on customers…
2023 Irrigation and Water Management Survey Underway
…comprehensive dataset on irrigation activities and water use in American farms, ranches, and horticultural operations. The survey, linked to the 2022 Census of Agriculture, aims to support the USDA’s promotion…
Week in Review: Second Straight Year of Almond Acreage Decline & Farm Bill Gets Extended
…approved a short-term extension of the 2018 Farm Bill, securing a crucial 87-11 vote. The Sites Project Authority has officially certified the Final Environmental Impact Report and given the go-ahead…
Disappointment in USMCA Panel Ruling on Canadian Dairy Policy
…value for American dairy. In January 2022, a panel had initially ruled that Canada improperly limited access to its market for U.S. dairy products. With some minor changes made by…
Consider Composting for Holiday Leftovers
…Protection Agency (EPA), landfills contribute up to 18 percent of our methane emissions annually.” Food is the most common material sent to landfills, comprising 24.1% of municipal solid waste in…
Thanksgiving Meal Costs Down
Results are out for the American Farm Bureau Federation‘s annual survey for Thanksgiving meal costs, so what might consumers on average pay at the grocery stores this year? Rod Bain…
