…past two years through the program. On-Farm Trials are a separate component of the national CIG Classic grants program. NRCS will be making $15 million available to the CIG Classic…
Fight Post-Bloom Disease with PH-D® Fungicide
…works by interfering with chitin-building enzymes, thereby preventing cell wall construction. With this technique, PH-D is an ideal tool for a resistance management program. Ideal for post-bloom ‘Tis the season…
DWR Awards Prop 68 Grant Funding to Six SGMA Projects
…grant funding is being made available for the SGMA projects. The funding support comes from the Sustainable Groundwater Management Grant Program. Sixteen individual construction projects within Critically Overdrafted Basins will…
CA, AZ Opt-in to Incentivize Fruits and Veggies Through WIC
USDA’s WIC food assistance program is exponentially increasing fruit and vegetable purchases through the summer. The Women, Infants and Children (WIC) supplemental program from the U.S. Department of Agriculture is…
California’s Positive Progress: A Sign to Keep Moving Forward in the Fight Against HLB
…years ago to support the creation of the Citrus Pest & Disease Prevention Program (CPDPP), one constant remains: the program’s dedication to fight HLB. It has never been more important…
Fruits and Vegetable Purchases Incentivized with American Rescue Plan
Participants in the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) may soon see a temporary increase to their benefits for the purchase…
CRP Expansion to Provide Further Participation Incentive
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has made significant updates to the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP). The CRP expansion includes increased payment rates along with further incentives to help spur…
Legislation Is First Step Toward Establishing Viable Carbon Markets
The Growing Climate Solutions Act of 2021 is being described as an important first step for getting farmers more involved in viable carbon markets. It would create a certification program…
Health Bite: Easy Ways to Pack Protein Into Busy Diet
…equally accessible. I’m going to give you four examples of foods you can keep in your truck or desk drawer that will provide a lot more nutrition than empty calories….
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 04-27-21
…are affecting ag, more potential funding for CFDA’s most popular sustainably program called SWEEP, and learn the importance of communications between growers and beekeepers. Tune in to the show for…
NACD Provides $13 Million in Technical Assistance Grants
The National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) has awarded $13 million in new technical assistance grants to provide conservation support to communities in over 400 conservation districts. With funding assistance…
SGMA Assistance Bill Moving Through Legislative Process
…grant program to fund technical assistance support. CDFA would develop guidelines and criteria for the administration of grants. At least 25 percent of grant funds directed at serving socially disadvantaged…
Reintroduction of Growing Climate Solutions Act Praised By Ag Groups
…establish a certification program at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to assist with enrollment in a carbon-credit market. USDA would also establish a certification program for third-party verifiers to…
USDA Seeking Comment on Rural Renewable Energy Pilot Program
…the new programs development. The new program seeks to address American energy needs while also combatting issues of climate change and providing economic opportunities in rural areas. Written comments will…