…release. “We have tools and resources available to help producers understand the program and enable them to work with Farm Service Agency staff to complete applications as smoothly and efficiently…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 06-05-20
…for NRCS’ Conservation Stewardship Program, also why leaders are warning nut growers to be vigilant of “fictitious pickups” and hear how COVID has created some challenges when it comes to…
Water Board Seeks to Fund 26 New Personnel Through Increased Fees
The State Water Resources Control Board has submitted Budget Change Proposals requesting 26 additional positions to be added to multiple programs and projects. The request from the Water Board is…
Prescribed Burn Association Coming to Central Coast
…Livestock and Natural Resources Advisor for San Benito, Monterey, and Santa Cruz counties. “Improving forage will be a goal of the PBA, but there will be lots of other goals…
CSP Explained: Understanding the Differences Between EQIP and CSP
The Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) is one of several programs available from USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) that assists farmers and ranchers expand their conservation activities. Area Forester for…
Registration Available for Grazing and Prescribed Burning Online Workshop
…and Natural Resources Advisor for San Benito, Monterey and Santa Cruz counties, Devii Rao explained how those interested can participate in the Grazing and Prescribed Burning for Fire Safety workshop….
CAWG Foundation Awards $30,000 in Student Scholarships
…the 33rd District Ag Association. One of her main community service activities is Guide Dogs for the Blind, which trains puppies for the visually-impaired. With agriculture at the center of…
UC ANR Getting Creative with Diversifying Funding Support
The University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) is continuing work to help diversify funding support for a variety of different programs and initiatives. Budget constraints over the…
Processing Tomatoes, Walnuts See Slight Forecast Increase
The National Agricultural Statistics Service issued its latest estimates for California processing tomatoes and Walnuts, and both show a slight increase over 2019. NASS said processors are reporting contracts for totaling…
Tree Nut Industry Provides Funding for more UCCE Researchers
…our nut crop advisors,” UC Agriculture and Natural Resources vice president Glenda Humiston said in a news release. “We are grateful to these industry organizations for this vote of confidence…
Technical Assistance Grant Adds Boots On The Ground as Fire Season Begins
…into the funding programs that exist through the Natural Resource Conservation Service and other sources so that folks can start to work on the critical issues that are facing them.”…
Pet Friendly Ways to Eliminate Weeds
…used carefully. Even so-called environmentally friendly or natural herbicides are capable of injury if used improperly. Before you waste time, effort, and money on products that don’t work or that…
Heat Illness Prevention Critical During First Triple-Digit Heatwave
…There are plenty of resources available related to heat illness prevention, including what is expected and how to carry out those standards. Organizations such as the California Farm Bureau Federation,…
More Than 300 Projects Selected for Healthy Soils Program
…2020 funding cycle to help make the application process simpler and better align with USDA’s National Resource Conservation Service Environmental Quality Incentives Program. The Healthy Soils Program is administered by…