…a funding grant from the State of Florida to teach the highly-specialized agricultural use of the Unmanned Aircraft Systems Course. The course is designed to successfully link agriculture and aviation. …
Labor Bill Passes Appropriations
Image by Bigandt/DepositPhotos There was strong debate at the House Appropriations Committee on Wednesday, as the full committee marked up the bill for fiscal year 2025 funding for the Departments…
Moderna to Develop Human H5N1 Vaccine
…funding from the Department of Health and Human Services to develop a human vaccine against Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI). The grant follows outbreaks of the virus in dairy cattle…
Funding Opportunities Expanded for Specialty Crop Growers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced additional funding opportunities for specialty crop growers. USDA’s Food Safety Certification for Specialty Crops program is expanding to include medium-sized businesses, in addition…
Collaboration Between Industry and Researchers at the Heart of the Salinas Biological Summit
…flies in California citrus placed emphasis on improving sustainable methods of pest management, in which biologicals have potential. The CDFA is supporting research and educational endeavors by funding grants for…
AgNet News Hour, Friday, 07-05-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. On today’s show, western states’ payroll costs are outpacing increases in farm sales, and funding opportunities…
Several Factors Contributing to Decreased Agricultural Trade Values
…reduce labor costs, negotiate better trade deals, and increase funding for international market promotion. Listen to the report below. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook…
Funding Available for Composting Projects
…by lightsource/DepositPhotos Those wishing funding for a pilot project focused on localized composting and food waste reduction have until early September to apply. Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production…
Week in Review: California Card Check Challenged in Lawsuit & Water Resilience Efforts Underway
…be effective in managing weeds, providing rice farmers with new opportunities for further herbicide diversification. The Department of the Interior announced additional funding to help support water infrastructure in California….
Report Looks at Link Between Cover Crops and SGMA
…impacts, improving GSA guidance and methodologies, and securing funding for effective SGMA implementation. The report emphasizes adaptive management and providing GSAs with better data and support to integrate cover cropping…
Additional Federal Funding for California Water Infrastructure
The Department of the Interior announced additional funding to help support water infrastructure in California. A total of $242 million is being allocated to improve water storage and conveyance in…
Up To $50 Million Available for Wetland Reserve Enhancement Partnership
…Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) will be accepting proposals for the Wetland Reserve Enhancement Partnership (WREP) until August 16. Funding support for the program comes from the 2018 Farm Bill and…
Proposals for New Conservation Practices for Healthy Soils Program Sought
…press release. “Improving soil health in California must be a collaborative effort between CDFA, stakeholder groups, sister agencies and federal partners.” To be eligible for HSP funding, conservation practices must…
Groundwater Recharge Efforts Gain Momentum in San Joaquin Valley
…challenges remain, particularly in clarifying water diversion rules, improving infrastructure, and securing adequate funding. The survey underscored missed opportunities totaling approximately 3.9 million acre-feet, emphasizing the need for continued strategic…