…Agriculture’s (NIFA) Sustainable Agricultural Systems program. The investment is designed to help improve resiliency in the food supply chain and enhance the climate-smart food and agricultural system. “USDA is tackling…
Reclamation Awards Construction Contract for First Phase of Friant-Kern Canal Repairs
The Bureau of Reclamation and Friant Water Authority announces the selection of a construction contractor to begin work on the Friant-Kern Canal Middle Reach Capacity Correction Project. Brosamer & Wall/Tutor…
USDA Investing $75 million in Projects with Focus on Climate-Smart Ag
The Department of Agriculture will invest nearly $75 million for 15 partner-led projects to address natural resource concerns on private lands. This year, projects funded by the Regional Conservation Partnership…
DeLauro introduces Fresh Produce Procurement Reform Act
…recommendations.” Late last year, United Fresh convened a working group to embark on a months-long project of providing recommendations on how to reform purchasing practices to be more inclusive of…
Funding Available for Developing More Sustainable Pest Management Tools
…Grants Program will accept projects that help improve the adoption of proven IPM systems or practices. Budgets for eligible projects will range between $50,000 and $1.8 million dollars. Virtual information…
Agtech Workforce Readiness Campaign Launched by Western Growers
…five different initiatives. The NextGen Curriculum Development project will be advancing a curriculum that can be leveraged across campuses in the UC, CSU, and Community College systems, providing the necessary…
Almond Update: Considerations for Maximizing Cover Crop Benefits
…cover crops can be. In addition, the types of cover crops that are planted also determines the overall benefits that can be provided. Director of Pollination Programs at Project Apis…
Funding Available to Support Specialty Crop Production
…Program (SCMP) are also being accepted. Grant awards for the SCBGP will range from $100,000 to $500,000 per project. Organizations, academic institutions, local, state, federal, and Tribal government entities are…
Thinking Outside the Box for Drought Resilient Pasture Research Project
…tolerant so they have some other ecological benefit in a rangeland system.’” Listen to the radio report below. Thinking Outside the Box for Drought Resilient Pasture Research Project About the…
Farm and Food Workers Relief Program to Award $700 Million in Grants
…Appropriations Act of 2021. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is setting aside $20 million specifically for front-line grocery workers. At least one pilot project will be developed to evaluate…
MSOB: Making Informed Choices About Biological Approaches
…actions and they’re also very different in how you can or need to apply them for the greatest efficacy.” Below has been a part of a research project to more…
Specialty Crop Multi-State Program to Award $10 Million in Funding
…agencies that are located in at least two different states to qualify for the program. Funding awards will be made available next Spring for projects that have a performance period…
Study Finds Genetics Rather Than Environment Are Source of THC Levels in Hemp
…Sciences, Larry Smart said that their findings should help to provide some comfort regarding the CBD to THC ratio in hemp. The research project included control plots and five stress treatments that…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 08-16-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering a research project that looks at the drought impact…