…Crop Block Grants, and trade promotion. Every five years the Farm Bill is signed into law. It holds key programs for commodities, conservation, trade, nutrition, research, credit, forestry, energy, and…
Cevya Fungicide Combats Disease in Variety of California Crops
…option available to combat diseases like brown rot, shothole, scab, and Phomopsis. “It’s a brand-new innovation from BASF, really setting a brand-new standard for fungicide control of key diseases like…
Organic Produce Sales Over $9 Billion For First Time in 2021
…similar,” said Steve Lutz, Senior Vice President of Insights and Innovation at Category Partners. “Sales of organic produce in 2021, while up a bit less than expected, remain on par…
Nearly $73 Million Available Through USDA’s Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
…3 to submit applications electronically. Those interested in applying for the grant support are encouraged to work directly with their state department of agriculture. “These specialty crop block grants will…
EPA Announces Stricter Pollution Enforcement
…communities. As previously announced, the Agency is also directing resources to better protect people and public health in overburdened areas across the nation, making $20 million in grants available from…
WETA Program Application Window Extended to February 3
CDFA’s Office of Environmental Farming and Innovation extended the application period for a new competitive grant program. An additional two weeks was provided to submit applications for the new Water Efficiency…
Week in Review: Trade War Impacts Tallied and Farmers Encouraged to Weigh-In on WOTUS
…to $225 million is being made available by the U.S. Department of Agriculture through the Regional Conservation Partnership Program. A $286.4 billion budget plan for the state of California was…
Blong Xiong to Lead USDA’s Farm Service Agency in California
…first Asian Council Member in the City. He has also served as Deputy Director for The Fresno Center,), a nonprofit organization that assists immigrants, refugees, and New Americans. Xiong is…
RCPP Applications Accepted Through April 13
Up to $225 million is being made available by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) through the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP). Funding opportunities for conservation partners are available through…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 01-17-22
…and California agriculture” report providing context to port issues, and expanded conservation opportunities available from NRCS. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen…
California Climate Hub Priorities Bolstered with USDA investment
…by Congress in the 2008 Farm Bill and is the nation’s leading competitive grants program for agricultural sciences. The new AFRI program area is intended to provide scalable approaches for…
Expanded Conservation Opportunities Available From USDA
Conservation opportunities available from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) are being improved and expanded. USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has made adjustments to various programs to help further…
Almond Update: Groundwater Recharge Guide Available to Growers
…Introduction to Groundwater Recharge document provides guidance for how to implement the practice. Working with Sustainable Conservation and other research partners, ABC has put together comprehensive recharge guidance for the…
California Farm Bureau Welcomes Budget Proposal
…burden on employers on costs associated with COVID-19.” The $750 million will be dispersed into several investments. Those investments include $180 million for water conservation programs, $30 million for ground…