First grants awarded under EPA’s Healthy Watersheds Consortium Grant Program The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced that three projects will receive a combined $525,000 to improve land management of thousands…
State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program Assistance Workshops
…the implementation of efficient irrigation systems to save water and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. For a list of technical assistance workshops offered by recipients of this funding please visit www.cdfa.ca.gov/oefi/sweep/….
Wheat Genome Sequence Released
…Illumina, Inc.; NRGene in Israel and the United States; and Tel Aviv University in Israel. Funding for this project was provided by Genome Canada, Genome Prairie, Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture,…
Sheep Shearing School Prepares Students
…to shear in a way that ensures the welfare of the sheep, produces a quality wool clip, and keeps the shearers safe,” Harper said. “We received a grant from the…
Sec. Vilsack Announces $16.8 Million in Grants
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces $16.8 Million in Grants to Encourage Healthy Food Purchases for SNAP Participants The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) awarded $16.8 million in competitive grants to help…
WAPA Urges Funding for Biomass Plants
In the wake of the shutdown of numerous biomass plants throughout the state, the Western Agricultural Processors Association (WAPA) sent a letter to the California State Senate and Assembly Budget…
Bayer Secures Funding for Monsanto Bid
Despite Monsanto rejecting a takeover bid by Bayer AG, reports say Bayer has secured $67 billion in financing for the proposal. Bayer reportedly picked five individual banks to each provide…
Assembly Approves Gray’s State Fairs Funding Bill
…annual funding for the fairs. Gray explains that “fairs have struggled to stay open since the state eliminated funding during the fiscal crisis.” He continues with explaining to us that…
Plant Health and Resilience Research
USDA Awards More Than $14.5 Million to Support Plant Health and Resilience Research The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) awarded more than $14.5 million in grants to support research into…
CFBF Seeks Movement on Drought Bills
…as well as water sources and rural communities. Shaun Crook, a timber operator and president of the Tuolumne County Farm Bureau, encouraged passage of the Wildfire Disaster Funding Act, a…
Secretary Ross Visits Dynamic School Ag programs in Calaveras County
…FFA members at Valley Springs Elementary School. All the venues demonstrated the value of a $22,960 grant from CDFA’s CalAgPlate Program to the Calaveras Future Farmers of America (FFA) and…
NPPC: ‘GIPSA’ Rule Would Wipe Out TPP Benefits
…riders in USDA’s annual funding bill to prevent it from finalizing the regulation. But no rider was included in USDA’s fiscal 2016 bill, and USDA earlier this year indicate it…
White House Threatens to Veto Energy and Water Bill
…In a statement issued through the Office of Management and Budget, the administration rejected what it called “highly problematic ideological provisions.” In particular, the administration wants more funding for the…
California Walnut Nursery Sales Report
…for providing the information. A special thanks is due to the California Walnut Board for providing funding and support for this special Walnut Nursery Sales Report survey. Results Combined sales…