…percent statewide compared to the same period in 2013, according to the State Water Resources Control Board. Conservation – the wise, sparing use of water – remains California’s most reliable…
Agri View: Smart Phones
…multi-organization project called the “Land Potential Knowledge System” (LandPKS). The U.S. Agency for International Development, New Mexico State University, USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service, Africa Technology Policy Studies Network, and World…
Almond Board: AIM Initiatives
At the recent Almond Conference, the Almond Board announced it’s new AIM Initiatives, AIM standing for Accelerated Innovation Management. Almond Update – AIM Initiatives Chairman of the Board, Mike Mason…
Look for California Ag in Rose Parade
…generation of farmers, ranchers and leaders. We’ll need them to carry-on California’s impressive history of innovation and adaptation. They’re getting a valuable head start with college course work and extracurricular…
EPA Announces $44 Million to Improve Water Quality, Infrastructure in Arizona, Nevada
…Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, the Pacific Islands and 148 tribal nations—home to more than 48 million people. For more information on EPA Region 9’s State Revolving Fund program, visit: http://www.epa.gov/region9/water/grants/srf-loan-prog.html…
USDA Shares 2015 Results
…high-impact conservation projects across the nation through the Regional Conservation Partnership Program. As of September 2015, 24.2 million acres were enrolled in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP). CRP also is…
CDFA Accepting Proposals for Fertilizer Research Program
…agriculture. New this year is a call to address barriers to adoption of effective management practices, including cost and benefit, economic thresholds, incentives, and diffusion of innovation studies. Also new…
Will El Niño End California’s Drought?
…weather events while continuing to conserve water due to the drought. Mandatory water conservation remains in effect under emergency regulations adopted by the State Water Resources Control Board. The regulations…
Drone Registration Rules Announced
…safely. I’m excited to welcome these new aviators into the culture of safety and responsibility that defines American innovation.” Registration is a statutory requirement that applies to all aircraft. Under…
USDA Announces $3.4 Million in Funding Available Through International Wheat Partnership Research Program
…Foundation for Sustainable Agriculture (SFSA). AFRI is NIFA’s flagship competitive grants program and was established under the 2008 Farm Bill. The program addresses six priority areas to continue building a…
Omnibus Approval Key for Cattle Producers
…phases down, with 40 percent in 2018, and 30 percent in 2019. Additionally, the conservation easement tax credit is made permanent. “These provisions are vital to providing a stable environment…
NFU Praises Omnibus Parts, Concerned About Others
…and Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE),” said Johnson. “Likewise, we are thankful for stable funding in areas such as the Rural Energy for America program and Value-Added Producer Grants….
Huge National Farm Conservation Survey Now Going On
Thousands of farmers from all over the country are being interviewed about their conservation efforts for a two year project. Huge National Farm Conservation Survey Now Going On…
Drone Registration Rules Announced
…operate their unmanned aircraft safely. I’m excited to welcome these new aviators into the culture of safety and responsibility that defines American innovation.” Registration is a statutory requirement that applies…