…to conservation, Samler noted, “Farming is intrinsically linked to the natural world around us. Our growers are strong conservationists because we know that we need to preserve what we have.”…
Week in Review: Budget Impacts on Ag Incentives & Strength of U.S. Dollar Affecting Ag Exports
…Valley are being encouraged to apply for WaterSMART funding from the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to get the latest agricultural headlines in your inbox…
Voices of the Valley: A Look Ahead to Agriculture’s Biggest Challenges in 2024
…day to get the best food to you and your family. We’ll explore everything from agriculture misinformation, women changing the industry, fieldworkers’ stories, scientific developments and, of course, technological innovations….
Advanced Clean Fleets Enforcement on Hold Until EPA Makes a Decision
…(EPA) grants the state a waiver for implementing stricter regulations than the federal government or determines that a waiver is unnecessary. The regulation, effective since October 1, 2023, mandates zero-emission…
Valley Farmers Encouraged to Apply for Conservation Assistance
…Reclamation and NRCS, aims to support conservation practices for soil moisture management, improved irrigation efficiency, and water resource conservation. Over $2.3 million is available for three new projects in California….
Hits to Incentive Programs Expected in the Wake of Budget Deficit
…great restrictions regarding emissions, alternatives to burning, water use and conservation, among others. It is only feasible to continue operations with support from incentive programs. Farmers have a lot of…
NIFA Grants to Help UCR Develop New Options to Combat HLB
The University of California, Riverside has secured over $11 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for three research projects addressing the citrus disease Huanglongbing (HLB). Grants…
Factors Taking Their Toll on the Farming Economy
…feel well when we come from a very low level of interest rates and how fast they have been increasing and the cost of much-needed capital to implement innovation, to…
CDFA Puts a Pause on SWEEP Solicitation
…and drip systems. SWEEP solicitation has only been paused for the grant funding that goes directly to producers. Grants that are awarded to service providers that support growers have as…
AgNet News Hour, Thursday, 12-21-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. Today’s show features information on Pandemic Assistance Revenue Program payments and new water conservation agreements for…
New Conservation Agreements to Protect the Colorado River System
…new investments from President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, funding projects for water conservation, efficiency, and protection of critical environmental resources in the Colorado River System. The Bureau of Reclamation…
USDA Seeks Public Input on Foreign Investment in U.S. Agriculture
…areas, and the inclusion of geospatial information. Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation Robert Bonnie emphasized the significance of this effort, stating, “USDA seeks to improve the information that…
AgNet News Hour, Friday, 12-15-23
…NRCS offers opportunities to address conservation priorities in California. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent…
Lawmakers Discuss Pesticide Regulations
…current and future pesticides,” he said. “It will threaten crops, grower incomes, conservation practices, public health, vital infrastructure, and ultimately raise food prices for families amidst record high inflation.” Newhouse…