Six California organizations have been selected to receive $430,000 through the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG) program. In addition, five organizations received nearly $2.4 million…
CDFA Seeks Public Comments On New Program Priorities
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is seeking public comments on new program priorities being developed for the 2016 Special Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP). Through a two-phase…
Commentary: FDA Overreaches with New Food-Safety Regulations
…people regulated by the law, to keep up with and comprehend the many documents being published in relation to the rule. FSMA granted FDA authority to create rules affecting produce…
Water Cuts Threaten Rice Field Bird Habitat
…funding for the added costs hasn’t been announced. In an average year, California farmers create about 300,000 acres of managed wetlands, the California Rice Commission said. But last year, farmers…
FSA Offers Help for CA Farmers, Ranchers Affected by Fires
…Honeybees, and Farm-Raised Fish Program, and the Tree Assistance Program. In addition, the FSA Emergency Conservation Program provides funding and technical assistance for farmers and ranchers to rehabilitate farmland damaged…
USDA Offers Help to Fire-Affected Farmers and Ranchers
…Livestock, Honeybees, and Farm-Raised Fish Program, and the Tree Assistance Program. In addition, the FSA Emergency Conservation Program provides funding and technical assistance for farmers and ranchers to rehabilitate farmland…
Progress Reported on Planning for Sites Reservoir
…we’re analyzing what needs funding and how do we do it.” At a public workshop in Davis last month, water commission officials indicated it will be several years before regulations…
Navel Orange Production Forecast
…were utilized in this survey. Once a grove was randomly chosen and grower permission was granted, two trees were randomly selected. The Navel orange sample included organic, Cara Cara, and…
Sustainable Groundwater Management Act – Informational Meetings Planned
…the status of SGMA implementation within the region Identifying technical and financial assistance available from the state, including Prop 1 and other funding sources Understanding the implications of state intervention…
The Western View: Funding Site for Small Ag
Barnraiser.US It’s the funding site for small ag. The Western View: Funding Site for Small Ag When I’m fooling around on the internet, One of my favorite things to do…
DuPont Pioneer Commits $300,000 to Food and Agricultural Education Grants
DuPont Pioneer and the National Association of Agricultural Educators (NAAE) announced today that for the third year in a row, Pioneer will award $300,000 through grants totaling up to $5,000…
Fresno State Research Uncovers Significant Drought Impacts in San Joaquin Valley
…Technology and Innovation Grant Program. Earlier this year, Fresno State, along with two Valley nonprofit organizations, were awarded a combined $125,000 to support drought-related efforts including studying the economic and…
Conservation to be Discussed at Upcoming Meeting of the State Board of Food and Agriculture
…Wildlife, Grant Davis – Sonoma County Water Agency, Carolyn Wasem – Kendall-Jackson Wine Estate & Gardens, Kara Heckert – Sonoma Resource Conservation District, Fred Euphrat – Forest, Soil & Water,…
Drought Causing Valley Land to Sink
…of Water Resources is also launching a $10 million program to help counties with stressed groundwater basins to develop or strengthen local ordinances and conservation plans. This funding comes from…