…provision of this critical legislation, including providing disaster relief to farmers and ranchers; strengthening risk management tools; expanding access to rural credit; funding critical research; establishing innovative public-private conservation partnerships;…
Dairy Industry Finding New Sustainability Practices
The dairy industry continues to look for more ways to conserve resources and lessen their environmental footprint. AgNet West’s Taylor Hillman has the story. Dairy Industry Finding New Sustainability Practices…
CDFA benefits from new training initiative that helps State improve efficiency, cut red tape
CDFA Secretary Karen Ross (center) with the Department’s Lean 6 Sigma Training graduates. From left, Animal Health and Food Safety Services director Dr. Annette Jones, division analyst Kimberly McCarthy, Division…
Global Food Safety Agreement Signed by China and UC Davis
…systemwide division of Agriculture and Natural Resources to support healthy eating, sustainable agriculture and food security. More information about the UC Global Food Initiative. Other food-related collaborations with China UC…
USDA Selects 36 Energy Facilities to Accept Biomass Deliveries
…agricultural residues to a BCAP-qualified energy facility may be eligible for financial assistance for deliveries. The USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA), which administers BCAP, will begin accepting applications from biomass…
Disaster Assistance for 2012 Frost or Freeze Fruit Crop Losses Announced
…natural occurrences may also qualify for program assistance. NAP enrollment begins July 22, 2014. Applications must be submitted to FSA county offices by Sept. 22, 2014. “After the 2014 Farm…
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Proclaims August 3-9 National Farmers Market Week
…Week is a great opportunity for farmers markets across the country to host special events to showcase all the tremendous services they provide,” said Secretary Vilsack. “Farmers markets play a…
USDA Provides Aid to 73,000 Rural Californians Impacted by Drought
…conservation and use efficiency, as well as capacity grants for the University of California’s Institute for Water Resources. Established a network of climate hubs, including a sub-hub in Davis, for…
Research Projects to Improve Plant Feedstocks for Bioenergy Production
…and bio-based products offer the potential of homegrown American resources that can reduce our dependence on imported oil and also cut carbon emissions,” said Secretary of Energy Ernest Moniz. “This…
Lady Gaga Joins California Water Conservation Effort
…to conserve at home and at work every day. The campaign comes as the State Water Resources Control Board voted to adopt mandatory water conservation measures for urban water users…
Farm Leader: Drought Losses Could Have Been Avoided
…have been prevented,” Wenger said. “California has spent 35 years pursuing a conservation-only strategy that has proven disastrous. When we last built a new reservoir to capture rain or snowmelt,…
State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program Deadline Extended 2 Weeks
…conservation measures that result in increased water efficiency and reduced greenhouse gas emissions. Applications must be submitted electronically using FAAST by Tuesday, July 29, 2014 at 5:00 p.m. PST. Applicants…
Tips for Pre-Proposals for NRCS Program
Alan Forkey, USDA NRCS If you are thinking of submitting a pre-proposal for the NRCS Regional Conservation Partnership Program, you only have until the end of business on Monday, July…
Deadline Fast Approaching for USDA NRCS RCPP
There is a group of programs by the Natural Resources Conservation Service that can help producers with a variety of conservation projects. Sabrina Hill talks with Assistant State Conservationist Alan…