The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is investing up to $15 million to help support conservation innovation. The Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) program helps farmers…
More Than $45 Million Coming to Support Wood Projects
…Plan and USDA’s budget request for 2022 make sure the Forest Service can prioritize forest management and restoration.” Twenty-eight wood projects have been awarded funding through the Wood Innovations Grant…
Over $2.3 Million Invested in Small Business Innovation Research
Significant investment was recently made through the Small Business Innovation Research Program from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is investing more…
Budget Revision Puts Surplus to Good Use for Agriculture
…budget, of $60 million for livestock methane reduction,” Ross noted. “There’s new $30 million investment for pollinator habitat projects and $20 million for the development of conservation planning programs…We also…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 05-14-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering why flexibility is needed in conservation programs, a subjective…
Sustainability Challenge Looks to Startups and Scaleups for Ag Solutions
…is what people are going to think of that we just haven’t thought of,” said Allen Christian, Head of Open Innovation and Strategic Partnerships for Bayer. “We feel that working…
Deadline Approaching for Organic Training Grants from CCOF
The deadline is quickly approaching for grant opportunities from California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF). Future Organic Farmers grants of $5,000 dollars are available for eligible students. Up to 20 vocational and…
California Rice Acreage to Decline by One-Fifth Due to Drought
…conservationists. The discussions focused on cooperation between farmers and urban water users in order to address the challenging water year. “The whole region has a water problem; the whole state…
California Drought Declaration Extended to 39 Additional Counties
…State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program grants. An additional $200 million will be used for water conveyance improvements and $150 million will address groundwater cleanup and water recycling projects. “The…
Conserving and Restoring America the Beautiful Report Outlines 30×30 Plan
…for supporting Tribally led conservation and restoration priorities. Additionally, the report indicates a need for expanding collaborative initiatives and investment in conservation projects to help create jobs. “We are pleased…
Regional Conservation Partnership Program Projects Receive $330 in Investment
…be invested in 85 public-private partnerships through the Natural Resources Conservation Service’s (NRCS) Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP). NRCS Acting Chief Terry Cosby said the projects will help bring about solutions to…
Week in Review: $3.4 Billion Drought Package Unveiled and Ag Exporters Demand Action
…Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate, known as the AIM for Climate initiative during the recent Leaders Summit on Climate. With rice acreage down this year, it presents an opportunity for…
More Than $92 Million in LAMP Grants Being Made Available
Competitive grant funding is available through the 2018 Farm Bill’s Local Agriculture Market Program (LAMP). The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is making $92.2 million available for LAMP grants. Funding…
Carbon Bank Pilots Before USDA Rollout?
…means for combating climate change. USDA climate adviser and President Joe Biden’s nominee for USDA Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation, Robert Bonnie has also been a longtime proponent…