…habitat. “These proposals are to put boots on the ground,” NRCS State Conservationist Carlos Suarez told AgNet West. “That can be to install conservation practices, doing outreach to bring in…
USDA Makes Earth Day Investment of Nearly $800 Million in Climate-Smart Infrastructure
…by severe weather. The funds will benefit people living in 17 states, the Northern Mariana Islands and Puerto Rico. The Department is making the investments under the Community Facilities Disaster Grants program…
Phase 1 NEPA Revisions Met with Criticism from Farm Groups
…a news release. “We urge the administration to stop moving backward and keep focused on working with farmers and ranchers to advance sound, science-based and practical conservation goals that protect…
Watershed Infrastructure Projects Receive $420 Million in Support
…financial assistance for new watershed infrastructure, and the Watershed Rehabilitation Program (REHAB) upgrades existing USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) dams. The Albany project is funded through WFPO. Additional examples…
Earth Day 2022: Invest in Our Planet
…to restore nature and build a healthy planet for our children and their children is now. Private sector innovation, with public support, accelerates the kind of rapid change needed. As…
Almond Update: Webinar to Highlight Incentive Opportunities for Growers
…Resource Conservation District, Trina Walley will be highlighting the services that RCDs can provide for growers. “They also have a Conservation Innovation Grant that’s focusing on what benefits do some…
EPA Reaffirms Efforts to Address Nutrient Pollution
…innovation and collaboration. “Nutrient pollution is one of America’s most widespread, costly, and challenging environmental problems,” EPA Assistant Administrator for Water, Radhika Fox said in a press release. “At the…
Week in Review: Drought Conditions Back to 2015 Levels & Cotton Acreage and Prices Up
…a memorandum of understanding. USDA Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation, Robert Bonnie spoke with AgNet Media to make the announcement to our listeners. The bipartisan Ocean Shipping Reform Act…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 04-07-22
…accountable and increase competition, and land conservation and climate resilience efforts in California. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News…
Additional Payments for Livestock Producers Affected by Drought and Wildfire
…applicable, for the 2021 program year. A highly erodible land conservation (sometimes referred to as HELC) and wetland conservation certification (Form AD-1026 Highly Erodible Land Conservation (HELC) and Wetland Conservation (WC)…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 03-31-22
…crops highlighted during a recent House Ag hearing, protecting California’s farmland with conservation easements and California Ag in the Classroom’s virtual Farm Day to reach more than 15,000 students. Tune…
Biden’s 2023 Budget Proposal: Ag and Rural Funds
…agriculture and livestock industries, including $22 million for the Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives. The budget proposes $1 billion to support agricultural producers and landowners to undertake conservation and climate-smart practices…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 03-28-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers invasive pests threatening California’s already threatened trees, $5,000 grants for organic education, and…
Progress Made on Sites Reservoir Project Development
…billion loan through the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA). It will be the largest loan made through the WIFIA program once finalized. Sites Project Authority Chairman Fritz Durst…