…more sustainable farming and ranching operations.” The 2501 Program is administered by the OPPE, which has awarded more than $119 million in grants over the past 16 years. Initially established…
Friant-Kern Canal Issues Receiving Increased Federal Interest
…report notes that the project is eligible for support under the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation (WIIN) Act. Under section 4007 of the WIIN Act, up to 50 percent…
CDFA Releases Progress Report for Farmer Equity Act
…the California Legislature on the Farmer Equity Act was recently issued, which details the progress of the act’s implementation. “This report is culmination of the first year of enactment of…
Conservation at Work: Managing Tree Stand Increases Land Health
…forest management planning is alive and well in Mariposa County and throughout the entire state of California. Regardless of the pandemic, our forests continue to grow, and management is a…
Strawberry Field Day Moves to Virtual Format This Year
…said Dara. “We have multiple speakers talking about different topics related to climate change, soil management, using fumigation alternatives, weed management, and looking at new or developing diseases, and using…
New Era of Smarter Food Safety Blueprint Released by FDA
…technological improvements that will be implemented as the plan is put into action, the blueprint is also based on the work already accomplished through initiatives such as the Food Safety…
Lawmakers Encourage Better Dairy Access in Japan
…dairy products. However, in order to fully secure necessary market access, the U.S. must act swiftly to break down the remaining trade barriers that have left our producers at a…
Chlorpyrifos Alternative Plan Released After Months of Work
…The Towards Safer and More Sustainable Alternatives to Chlorpyrifos: An Action Plan for California report outlines short-term, medium, and long-term goals for keeping agricultural production vibrant while navigating the absence…
Composting: Disposing of Kitchen Food Scraps and Garden Waste
A beginner’s guide to composting. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Home composting is a win-win activity. Not only is it a sustainable way of disposing of kitchen…
Burger King Commercial Sparks Science Rooted Methane Reduction Conversation
…cows and their impact on the environment, a UC Davis professor says it is best to stick to science. Burger King released a marketing commercial titled ‘Cows Menu’ and according…
Planting and Managing Cover Crops for Maximum Weed Suppression
…can give nearly 100% weed control while it is growing, and substantial weed management benefits in subsequent vegetables. However, a cover crop poorly managed can become a weedy mess and…
State Water Board Encouraging Grazing Survey Participation
…a document that will ultimately assist landowners and land managers in managing grazing operations with less impact to water quality. The document will also serve to update the California Rangeland…
Annie Stuhr Named New Ag One Foundation President
…pushed me to be my best, especially in his farm management class.” Creating new opportunities for others is a shared goal for her and Ag One. Since 1979, the foundation has…
New Management Practice Proposals Being Accepted for AMMP
The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s (CDFA) Office of Environmental Farming and Innovation (OEFI) has begun to accept new management practice proposals to consider as part of the Alternative…