…implantation of conservation practices and clean-energy technologies are having a significant impact. Dairy operations have reduced their energy use by up to 20 percent in some cases by working with…
Federal Bill Aims to Prevent Local Regulation of Agriculture
…California’s Proposition 2, which dictates the conditions of confinement for livestock and poultry. “The United States Constitution grants the power to regulate interstate commerce to Congress, not to California. Since…
USDA and SBA Join Forces to Help Rural American Businesses
…also intend to identify ways to increase the benefits of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. Other goals include improving innovation for rural technical assistance providers and aiding…
First CRISPR Developed Foods to Hit Shelves Within 10 Years
…approach, USDA seeks to allow innovation when there is no risk present,” US Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue said in a statement. Pairwise aims to get some of the first…
Spending Plan Approved for Agricultural Equipment
…Cap and Trade program,” said Isom. The Carl Moyer Memorial Air Quality Standards Attainment Program, along with programs offered by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service have been able to…
U.S. Dairy Export Council Seeks Market Growth in China
…University to establish the U.S.-China Dairy Innovation Center at the university. Tom Vilsack, U.S. Dairy Export Federation President and CEO says the partnership is a “game-changing agreement” that will lead…
Secretary Perdue Issues USDA Statement on Plant Breeding Innovation
…plant traits more quickly and precisely, potentially saving years or even decades in bringing needed new varieties to farmers. “With this approach, USDA seeks to allow innovation when there is…
McConnell Introduces Hemp legislation
…the domestic production of hemp. It will also give hemp researchers the chance to apply for competitive federal grants from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, allowing them to continue their…
Grant Funding Available for the 2018 Alternative Manure Management Program
…non-profit organizations, Resource Conservation Districts and California academic institutions to assist in the submission of AMMP applications. Prospective applicants may contact CDFA’s Grants Office at grants@cdfa.ca.gov with general program questions….
USDA Announces $8.4 Million to Support Veterans and Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers
…The 2501 Program was originally authorized by the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990. 2501 grants seek to enhance the equitable participation of socially disadvantaged and veteran farmers…
NRCS, Partners Seek to Assist Bi-State Sage-Grouse Area Ranchers with Conservation through Partnership Project
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is accepting applications for the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) – Livestock in Harmony with Bi-State Sage-Grouse project. This RCPP project contains two funding…
USDA Provides Funds to Protect Agriculture and Plants from Pests and Diseases
…critical research; establishing innovative public-private conservation partnerships; developing new markets for American products; and investing in infrastructure, housing and community facilities to help improve quality of life throughout America. For…
Bayer Announces Crop Science Incubator Space
…Science CoLaborator. Located within Bayer’s West Sacramento Innovation Hub, the CoLaborator will serve as a new home for biotech startups in the heart of Northern California’s ag innovation corridor. Innovation…
Perdue Comments Regarding Omnibus Spending Bill
…important boost as we look to improve the economy in rural America. Finally, the omnibus clears away red tape for participants in conservation programs by exempting them from having to…