…consultations are being made possible by funding provided by the Environmental Defense Fund as well as the Regenerative Agriculture Foundation. Anyone interested in the offer can contact Rex Dufour at…
USDA Outlines Projects Through Great American Outdoors Act
…outlines areas of need for funding in fiscal year 2021. The bill was enacted to help federal officials restore and maintain the necessary infrastructure on public lands. “Each year our…
Input Sought to Help Address Veterinary Shortages in California
…awardees that can commit to at least three years of service in an area of need. The funding incentive is provided for veterinary education loan debts. The State Veterinarian discloses…
California Organic Institute Begins to Take Shape
…lot of bigger, longer-term visions that I have for the institute. Some of which will be contingent on what we find in the needs assessment and what sort of funding…
Final EQIP Rule Announced with New Enhancements
…to implement solutions.” The final EQIP rule makes multiple changes to Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) such as the specific inclusion field research. CIG projects designed to assist historically underserved producers…
Water Agencies Call for Support in Developing Voluntary Agreements
…agencies with early implementation projects with funding support and streamlined permitting processes. The Roadmap also calls for the resolution of the litigation surrounding the Incidental Take Permit and the Biological…
Increasing More Targeted Cattle Grazing Is A ‘Win-Win-Win Opportunity’
…Hazard,’ was made possible through a grant from the California Cattle Council. The team used information from 2017 because it was the most current and comprehensive dataset available. Cattle grazing…
Beef Industry Challenges to Be Addressed Through USDA Initiatives
…on risk management education funding, livestock market reporting, and producer training opportunities will be emphasized. New funding opportunities are being made possible by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture’s…
OTA Details How Federal Policy Can Best Support Organic Production
…any new initiatives. Debates said that investments in organic production should remain appealing to policymakers based on the benefits it provides. Creative approaches to funding will be needed to maximize…
Week in Review: New Romaine Rules for Salinas Valley, Newsom Vetoes Friant-Kern Canal Fix
…recently signed continuing resolution has provided the Commodity Credit Corporation with replenished funding. To receive all of the top agricultural headlines in your inbox each week, subscribe to the newsletter….
CA Attorney General Remains Adamantly Against Raising Shasta Dam
…Administration had also requested construction funding in the federal budget to raise Shasta Dam back in June. The overall effort to raise the dam has experienced a significant amount of…
Legislation Introduced to Enhance Meat Processing Infrastructure
…of $20 million for grant programs to expand meat processing training opportunities through colleges, universities, small operations, and nongovernmental organizations. The legislation also authorizes competitive grants for operations to address…
The Western View: Compared to 1876, This Election is Tame
…elect Tilden. There would then have been a dual presidency, a divided army and navy, a divided people, and probably civil war. Rutherford B. Hayes Eventually, President Grant\created a bipartisan…
CDFA Accepting Proposals for 2020 CalAgPlate Grant Program
…in funding to promote agricultural education and leadership activities for students. Since the CalAgPlate program was first established, it was provided more than $1.4 million in funding support for agricultural…