The nitrogen course offered by the University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources is set to begin soon. The course is taught online through a series of videos developed by UC…
Growing Matters: ‘Four Rs’ Protects Bees, Keeps Efficacy and Saves Money
…the latest episode of the BeSure! campaign from the Growing Matters Coalition, Syngenta’s Agronomic Service Representative Garrett Gilcrease said the ‘Four R’s’ include the right place, right time, right rate…
UC SAREP Reinstates Grant Program with $77,000 in Awards
The University of California Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education Program is once again offering support for innovative pilot projects. UC Agriculture and Natural Resources has reinstated the program after a 10-year pause…
State Senate Lays Out $3.4 Billion Drought Relief Package
…Reliability, and Ratepayer Assistance would be the single largest investment to address drought challenges in California. During the Senate Budget & Fiscal Review Subcommittee 2 on Resources, Environmental Protection and…
NRCS Seeking Project Proposals for On-Farm Trials
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is accepting proposals for On-Farm Conservation Innovation Trials. Project proposals will be accepted through Monday, June 21. On-Farm Trials are…
Fight Post-Bloom Disease with PH-D® Fungicide
…weather can jump-start all kinds of diseases in almond crops,” says Joe Vassios, Technical Service Lead, Specialty Crops for UPL. “To nip these diseases in the bud, it’s important for…
DWR Awards Prop 68 Grant Funding to Six SGMA Projects
The Department of Water Resources (DWR) is awarding funding support for six projects to address the impact of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA). A total of $26 million in…
Bidens 30×30 Plan Raising Concern for Ag Industry
…proposal. In his letter, Duvall highlights the voluntary conservation efforts already undertaken by farmers and calls for industry participation in the development of any federal conservation plans. The lack of…
California’s Positive Progress: A Sign to Keep Moving Forward in the Fight Against HLB
…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…