…California Legislature last week. Under the proposed budget, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) would be required to “conduct a rulemaking to consider improvements to the Cap-and-Trade Program.” The proposal…
Almond Update: CFAP Application Webinar Specifically for Almonds
…with the Almond Alliance of California and USDA’s Farm Service Agency, is hosting an industry-specific webinar to walk producers through applying for assistance. ABC’s Vice President of Global Technical and…
Meyer Receives Bradford-Rominger Agricultural Sustainability Leadership Award
…Tate, UCCE advisor Mary Bianchi, natural resource conservation consultant Kelly Garbach and UC Davis lecturer emeritus Isao Fujimoto. UC Agriculture and Natural Resources brings the power of UC to all…
The Western View: Cease-Fire Ahead in the Water Wars?
…but the people who operate the federal and the state systems were talking to each other, looking for common ground. Last week, California Natural Resources Secretary Wade Crowfoot told the…
Farm Credit Establishes Endowment Fund at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
$255,000 donation will provide resources for student research projects related to agribusiness Student team leaders work in the Cal Poly Low Income Taxpayer Clinic where, under the direct supervision of…
Growing Climate Solutions Act Promotes Farmer Engagement with Carbon Market
…for our industry. As we endeavor to do more with less, we are always focused on doing better and working together to protect the natural resources we all enjoy,” AFBF…
You Should Keep a Garden Journal
…natural patterns from year to year. This info can help you choose plants and figure out when to time gardening chores, such as when to jump on those spring weeds….
CSP Explained: Building Upon Existing Conservation Plans
Many California producers already have a conservation plan established for their operation, which serves as a starting point for many assistance programs offered by the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)….
CSP Explained: Organic Stewardship Mirrors Program Goals
Many aspects of organic stewardship represent the core focus of the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) from the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). Organic growers may find that because of some…
First CFAP Payments Issued by USDA
…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…