…considerable amount of time and resources to suppress the Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) and to contain HLB, and the state shouldn’t slow its efforts anytime soon to push forward and…
Fruits and Vegetable Purchases Incentivized with American Rescue Plan
…disproportionately affected by hunger have greater purchasing power for the healthy and nutritious foods they need,” said Stacy Dean, deputy undersecretary of food, nutrition, and consumer services. USDA’s Food and…
CRP Expansion to Provide Further Participation Incentive
…been increased from 20 to 50 percent. The updates also include the establishment of a CRP Grassland minimum rental rate. USDA is increasing technical assistance offered by the Natural Resources…
Legislation Is First Step Toward Establishing Viable Carbon Markets
…Congressional session. The bill will not negatively impact any current farm bill or conservation programs. There are also strong confidentiality and conflict of interest provisions in the legislation. Many farmers…
NACD Provides $13 Million in Technical Assistance Grants
…from the Natural Resources Conservation Service, NACD was able to carry out the fourth year of the grant program. The funding will support more than 425 full- and part-time personnel…
Robert Bonnie Nominated to Oversee USDA Farm Programs
…Administration, Bonnie had served as Under Secretary for Natural Resources and Environment. “Under Robert’s steady hand, America’s farmers, ranchers, producers and landowners will see renewed focus on building and maintaining…
SGMA Assistance Bill Moving Through Legislative Process
…put in place, there would be the opportunity for folks to have a conservation management plan and the technical support provided to them to look at what the future outcomes…
California Almond Acreage Increases in 2020
The Almond Board of California (ABC) is releasing two California almond industry acreage reports: USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (USDA-NASS) 2020 California Almond Acreage Report including the 2021 preliminary bearing…
Almond Update: Industry Roadshow Gets Info Back In The Field
…to have all sorts of resources that people normally would have picked up in December,” he said. “We have some new, pretty interesting ones. A nitrogen best management practices guides,…
A Number of Factors in Declaring Drought in California
…constituents, and the communities they live in, have access to the resources they need during this time, namely water. In order for all of us affected by this critical situation…
Budget Action Brings Assistance to Small and Underserved Farmers
…The purpose of the support is to assist small and underserved farmers impacted by the pandemic to gain access to recovery resources. Multiple lawmakers have been enthusiastic about including farming…
Farmers to Families Food Box Program to End in May
…will be able to fill the role that the Farmers to Families Food Box program served. USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service will be expanding the Emergency Food Assistance Program through Congressional…
Still Time to Submit Comment on Farmer-and Rancher-Led Climate Solutions
…to the continuing work on the Natural and Working Lands Climate Smart Strategy. Listen to the radio report below. California Native Plant Week Begins April 17 About the Author Brian…
Drought Emergency? Newsom Disagrees with Valley Lawmakers
…it is “not yet a drought emergency.” Figures from the California Department of Water Resources show the 2021 water year as tying the third-driest year on record. Newsom responded directly…