…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
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced the $18 billion Coronavirus Food Assistance Program back in April. $16 billion of that will go to direct payments for producers who have been…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 06-09-20
…recently introduced legislation to remove barriers to meat sales and listen in to a one-on-one interview with Secretary Perdue regarding Farmers to Families Food Box program and CFAP payments. Tune…
Meyer Receives Bradford-Rominger Agricultural Sustainability Leadership Award
…late Charlie Rominger, a fifth-generation Yolo County farmer and land preservationist. Meyer has directed the environmental stewardship efforts of the California Dairy Quality Assurance Program (CDQAP)—a voluntary partnership between the…
Growing Climate Solutions Act Promotes Farmer Engagement with Carbon Market
…technical assistance and credit protocol verifiers through USDA’s certification program. “America’s farmers and ranchers have made tremendous strides in reducing our carbon footprint, with overall greenhouse gas emissions under 10%…
The Paycheck Protection Program Gets More Flexibility
…week after having been passed by the House the week prior. The Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 provides for adjustments to make the program more helpful for businesses…
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
The first payments for farmers and ranchers have been issued through the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP). U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced that CFAP payments totaling more than…
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
…a recent addition from the January budget proposal. New positions would be created for the Accurate and Timely Assessment of California’s Surface Water Quality Program, the Water Resiliency Program, and…
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…
CAWG Foundation Awards $30,000 in Student Scholarships
…Since the program’s inception in 1998, the foundation has awarded $494,500 in scholarships. Funds are raised through the generous donations of members of CAWG and the California wine community. The…
Hass Avocado Access in China ‘A Long Time Coming’
…in other countries in recent years. Melban explained that funding support from the Market Access Program has helped tremendously over the past three years in markets such as Japan and…