…2008, the United States government initiated another program, known as The Merida Initiative, to help combat drug trafficking in Mexico. This program increased US security assistance to $1.4bn over several…
Green Industry Advances Are Focus of March 9 Conference; Awards Ceremony
…Alpine Bank; Ashevillage; Beneficial State Bank; Betta Group Inc.; California Green Business Program; Castoro Cellars; Channel Island Outfitters; Cox Recovery Services; Earth Island Institute; Fedele Bauccio; Fetzer Vineyards; Isla Vista…
Almond Board: More on AIM
…the initiatives, and he points out the Almond Board has a long history of investing in the industry. From the Almond Board Website. When asked about the new program, Almond…
California Ag Secretary Lauds Food Safety Program Ready to Implement FSMA Now
…the Department as they begin the job of implementing and funding food safety inspections. In her comments Secretary Ross emphasized the need to capitalize on programs like the LGMA which…
USDA Expands Insurance Options for Farmers Transitioning to Certified Organic Agriculture
…$4.22 (for certified organic production). A Contract Price Addendum fact sheet is available online at http://go.usa.gov/cyFGR. Since 2009, USDA has strengthened programs that support organic producers as they grow, thrive…
Western View: Behind the Sagebrush Rebellion
…did in the late 1800’s. But now, those ranchers apply those hard-won lessons about over-grazing, water management and soil conservation. The ranches have their cattle graze on the public land…
USDA, Partners to Invest $720 Million in Conservation Projects
…round of the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) created by the 2014 Farm Bill. California is receiving more than $30 million of the funding, including $8 million for conservation projects…
US Chamber of Commerce Joins USDA in Push to Enlist Veterans in Agriculture
…a new partnership between USDA and Hiring Our Heroes, a program that helps military veterans, transitioning active duty personnel, and their spouses and partners with training and opportunities to find…
USDA Initiative Restores Forests, Reduces Wildfire Threats through Local Partnerships
…Restoration Partnership between the U.S. Forest Service and the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to improve the health and resiliency of forest ecosystems where public and private lands meet. “The…
Ethanol Committee Visits California’s Low Carbon Economy
…recognize the true benefits of corn ethanol under California’s LCFS Program.” The committee also met with Tom Koehler of Pacific Ethanol and Rob Elam, CEO of Propel Fuels, to discuss…
House Agriculture Committee Questions EPA ‘Burdensome Policies’
…pride in their stewardship of the land. The EPA has chosen to disregard producer-driven, voluntary conservation efforts, and instead put in place several regulatory policies that ignore sound science and…
USDA Announces $58.25 Million to Protect Ag and Plants from Pests and Diseases
…grapes, hops, berries, citrus, roses and sweet potatoes free of targeted plant pathogens and pests. The Farm Bill provided $62.5 million for these programs in fiscal year 2016, though funding…
Almond Board: Workshops for Growers
…22nd century • Irrigation scheduling and infrastructure • Available incentive programs • SWEEP, NRCS EQIP & CSP, etc. • Irrigated Lands Regulatory Program (ILRP) Updates • Nitrogen management plans, farm…
Third Farm in Ca. Awarded Top Grassfed and Animal Welfare Certification
…market the beef as grassfed–just as long as they feed the animals cut grass or forage. AWA’s new Certified Grassfed label is the only grassfed program in North America to…