…plans to continue meeting with the youths via Zoom to discuss projects and drop off approved project supply kits for them to use. “We’d like to finalize a project we…
New Hemp Processing Method Shows Promise for Industry
…well as extractives.” Development of the CELF process for hemp has been made possible by the Environmental Protection Agency’s People, Prosperity and the Planet Program. The initial aim of the…
California Dairy Conservation Detailed in Recent Report
A recent report highlights the efficacy of California dairy conservation practices in achieving water savings and protecting water quality. Sustainable Conservation was awarded support funding for a project from the…
USDA NRCS Awards $640,000 to Six in California for Conservation Innovation
…Conservation District of Santa Cruz County, Wild Farm Alliance, The Nature Conservancy, The Freshwater Trust, and Fibershed,” said Carlos Suarez, NRCS State Conservationist in California. “We are excited to see your project…
Project Applications Being Accepted for National RCPP
…best for them,” NRCS Chief Matthew Lohr said in a news release. Project proposals can request between $250,000 and $10 million in funding support. Project partners are expected to provide…
Soil Health Case Studies Provide Growers with Valuable Insight
…the value,” said Paul Lum, California Project Manager for AFT. “We want to capture the economic value to the grower and encourage the grower with documentation, and study, and in-the-field…
Conservation at Work: Livestock Pipeline Maximizes Grazing Potential
…facilitate the development of a more efficient water system to optimize the rotational grazing plan on his organic dairy farm. McClelland noted that the practice was a significant benefit to…
New Competitive Grant Opportunities Being Made Available
…available. The New Investigator Standard Grant is similar to an AFRI Standard Grant, except that the Project Director must meet the eligibility criteria for New Investigators. The New Investigator Seed…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 07-31-20
…COVID relief for farmers and ranchers, and a grant that was provided for a California biosolarization project. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more….
Farmers to Families Food Box Program Reaches 50 Million Boxes Delivered
…than ever to continue to build on the success of the program.” “50 million Farmers to Families Food Boxes have brought fresh and nutritious food grown by great American farmers…
NEPA Revisions Look to Expedite Projects and Reduce Litigation
…at hand, and ensure the government is avoiding speculative and duplicative environmental reviews.” The NEPA revisions also narrow the scope for evaluating the impacts related to a proposed project. The…
Friant-Kern Canal Issues Receiving Increased Federal Interest
…Bureau of Reclamation recently sent Congress the finalized feasibility report evaluating some of the repairs needed for portions of the Friant-Kern Canal. The Friant-Kern Canal Middle Reach Capacity Correction Project…
Chicken Fitbit Helps Identify Mite Infestations in Poultry
…mite issues during the research experiments. The overall project has significant potential for further research opportunities moving forward. “There’s definitely more work that needs to be done before we…
Citrus Industry Encouraged by Potential of New HLB Treatment
…is hopeful that the early findings will carry over into the next phase of research. “There’s been a lot of frustration with projects over the years, so it’s good news…