…Service Agency (FSA) and NRCS work on improved forage and habitat for bees through programs such as the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) and EQIP. Additionally, the Economic Research Service (ERS)…
Application Period Open for Produce Industry Leadership Program
Those interested in the United Fresh Produce Industry Leadership Program have until April 7, 2014, to apply. Julie McPeake has more. Application Period Open for Produce Industry Leadership Program To…
CFBF: Farmers and Ranchers Make Record Donation of Food to ‘Harvest for All Program’
…annual Harvest for All program. About one third of the total food donated, or 11 million pounds, were collected by young farmers and ranchers in California. To read more about…
USDA Announces New Grants to Help Communities Meet Water Challenges in Coming Years
…the National Integrated Water Quality Program (NIWQP), which addresses critical water resource issues including water quality protection and water conservation. The RFA for this program is expected to be released…
Bay Delta Conservation Plan Public Review Period Extended 60 Days
180-day period responds to public requests for addition time to review and comment Lead state and federal agencies today extended the public comment period for the Draft Bay Delta Conservation…
Addressing Cover Crops and Soil Health
Cover crops as a significant tool for soil conservation and health? The NRCS Chief and others say “Yes”. Rod Bain reports. Rod Bain reports on soil health…
AgNeTVideo: Fuel Up to Play 60 Program
America’s dairy farmers help kids “fuel up to play 60.”…
Gov. Brown, Legislative Leaders Announce Emergency Drought Legislation
…Corps and local community conservation corps to expand water use efficiency and conservation activities and to reduce fuel loads to prevent catastrophic fires. Assisting Californians Disproportionately Impacted by the Drought…
USDA Announces Fiscal Year 2015 Farm to School Grants
USDA Announces Fiscal Year 2015 Farm to School Grants to Continue Efforts to Increase Local Foods in Eligible Schools National Program Continues to Increase Access to Local Foods in Schools…
EPA Protects Wetlands in Calif. and Ariz. with $1.5 Million in Grants
…2014 Wetland Program grant cycle. Work under these grants, awarded annually, will range from enhancing computer programs that rapidly assess wetland conditions, to helping tribes develop programs to better monitor…
National FFA Week Brings Attention to Ag Education Funding
This is National FFA Week, but the program faces a rocky future here in California. Sabrina Hill talks with Riley Nilsen of Nipomo, who explains what the governor’s cuts to…
Vilsack Answers Farmer’s Tough Question about Conservation
Continuing coverage of President Barack Obama’s visit to the Central Valley During Sabrina Hill’s discussion with Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Friday, she relayed a tough question a farmer wanted answered. Hear…
AgNet West Exclusive Interview with Secretary Vilsack
…the new programs will also fund feeding children and families affected by the drought. Vilsack says that summer feeding program can mean the difference of a healthy child, or one…
President to Announce Drought Assistance During Visit Today
…Natural Resources Conservation Service recently announced $14 million in grants through Reclamation’s WaterSMART program and USDA’s Agricultural Water Enhancement Program and Environmental Quality Incentive Program to upgrade water delivery infrastructure…