…to more efficiently conduct bird surveys in the San Bernardino Mountains. Having previously secured funding to assist landowners in thinning forests, the group worked with biologists to better survey birds…
California Citrus Network Now Available as Grower Resource
…that if it becomes successful and people are using it, maybe I’ll try to gather some money somewhere, maybe through a grant, and actually develop a slicker version,” Douhan noted….
Farm Bill’s Future Unknown as Congress Reshuffles After Election
…a mission of funding the government past December 7 and addressing any pending appointments. With less than 20 legislative days left in the calendar year, reconciling the House and Senate…
Wildfire Affected Winegrape Growers Seek Congress Support
…claims and fund an aggressive outreach and education program on the benefits of crop insurance coverage. Provide $5.25 million of new funding to support intensive research on smoke exposure and…
USDA Partners with Communities to Bring High-Speed Broadband e-Connectivity Infrastructure to Rural Areas
…enhance the company’s services and provide subscribers voice and higher broadband speeds. The Choctaw Nation is receiving a $2.9 million grant to construct a hybrid fiber and fixed wireless system…
Input Sought for Voluntary Organic Checkoff Program
…will include further research into soil health and climate change and funding more organic extension agents. OTA will also be joining the “It’s Not Complicated” campaign from Organic Voices to…
Proposed Bill to Spur Agriculture Innovation
…research and development agreement of some sort. The bill language hopes to encourage private-public partnerships and allows the U.S. Department of Agriculture to accept additional funding from other federal agencies,…
Funding to Increase Access to Education, Workforce Training and Health Care Opportunities in Rural Communities
…the Distance Learning and Telemedicine (DLT) Grant Program. More than 4.5 million residents in 40 states and three territories will benefit from the funding. Below are summaries of some of…
Climate-Smart Agriculture Endorsed by CDFA and UC ANR in New Partnership
…Ross signed a memorandum of understanding. The partnership will make funding available to bring on additional personnel to assist with the implementation of more sustainable farming and ranching practices. “This…
John Deere Gives Significant Grant to National FFA Organization
…engagement. John Deere is the longest-running corporate sponsor of FFA. They’re celebrating the partnership not only with the grant but with the presentation of a time capsule with 75 items…
Crops of the Future Collaborative Funds Downy Mildew Research at UC Davis
…for areas where a small influx of funding can really make a difference and where there’s not a lot of funding put on a particular area. We also then look…
Benefits of FARMER Program Highlighted at Fresno Event
…a celebration of the $108 million that was awarded through the Funding Agricultural Replacement Measures for Emission Reductions (FARMER) program. “We’re officially retiring old tractors that are Tier 0, or…
USDA Announces Receipt of 136 Expressions of Interest in Hosting ERS & NIFA
…improve USDA’s ability to attract and retain highly qualified staff with training and interests in agriculture, many of whom come from land-grant universities. Under the plan, no ERS or NIFA…
California is a National Leader in Agricultural Conservation Investment
…million through EQIP on various conservation projects to benefit things such as water quality and conservation, air quality and forest conservation. “[The funding] went out to help our diverse farmers…