…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…
Almond Update: What’s the State’s Role in California Pollinator Coalition?
…successful in drawing down federal dollars under the Regional Conservation Partnership program.” Ross was also asked about the overall role of the CDFA in the coalition and if that translated…
Improved Soil-Moisture Data Tool Available to Farmers
Farmers now have access to another resource for acquiring soil moisture data. Improved soil-moisture information is now available through to a tool developed by USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service in…
Biden’s Proposed Budget Brings Added Support to USDA
…Agriculture (USDA)’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and Forest Service that will bolster voluntary conservation across the country.” The discretionary spending proposal will ultimately be decided by Congress. Funding levels…
Officials Confident in Water Supply Management Without Drought Declaration
…of the California Department of Water Resources, Karla Nemeth provided a water update. Much of the presentation to the board centered on drought and what the outlook is for California…
New Resource for Science-Education Available from USDA
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has a new online resource available aimed at providing additional science-education. The new AgLab tool from USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is now available…
New Conservation Frameworks to Better Protect Rangelands
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced new conservation frameworks to better protect U.S. working rangelands. USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has been working with state-level organizations to…