…of Inspection or operating under a Cooperative Interstate Shipment program allows meat and poultry processors to ship products across state lines, pursue new market opportunities, and better meet consumer and…
USDA Begins Accepting Applications for $1.15 Billion in Loans and Grants
…available through the ReConnect Program starting today. Eligible applicants are state, local or territory governments; corporations; Native American Tribes; limited liability companies and cooperative organizations. This funding, which does not include…
State Officials Abandon Voluntary Agreement Discussions
…water users and water agencies who contract with the State and Federal water projects.” However, there is some concern as to how the recent breakdown in cooperative negotiations will impact…
MSOB: The Role of Biostimulants in IPM Systems
…secondary benefits. UC Cooperative Extension Entomology and Biologicals Advisor Dr. Surendra Dara explained that many biostimulants have an indirect impact on pest management. They can often interact with plant systems…
MSOB: Biological Materials for Arthropod Management in Organic Vegetables
…mites, aphids, and worms. UC Cooperative Extension Entomology and Biologicals Advisor Dr. Surendra Dara said there are multiple materials available to address arthropod pressures. “If we are talking about biological…
Citrus Cost Study Outlines Production in the San Joaquin Valley
A new citrus cost study has been released by UC Agriculture and Natural Resources, UC Cooperative Extension and the UC Davis Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics. The document outlines…
Nearly $2 Million Invested To Help Support Organic Industry
…Developing Cooperative Support for Organic Professionals, Building a Sustainable and Inclusive Apprenticeship Program for Organic Inspectors and Other Organic Professionals, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Resources for Organic Professionals. Overall,…
Responding to Black Fig Fly in California
…Cooperative Extension Specialist in the Department of Entomology at UC Riverside. “Most recently we were talking about setting up another effort to better characterize the developmental biology of the fig…
USDA Commits $25 Million for Programs reaching Underserved Communities
The Department of Agriculture announced a trio of awards totaling nearly $25 million in grants and cooperative agreements. The funding seeks to ensure broader access and participation in USDA programs…
NIFA Invests $10 Million for Food Safety Outreach, Training and Education
…grants have been awarded under the Food Safety Outreach Competitive Grant Program. The grants are offered to help with the development and implementation of food safety training, education, extension outreach,…
Urban Agriculture Grants and Cooperative Agreements Selected by USDA
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the funding recipients of urban agriculture grants and cooperative agreements. More than $6.6 million is being made available through the Office of…
Nearly $150 Million Being Invested in 15 Sustainable Agriculture Projects
…stays in rural communities.” A total of 15 sustainable agriculture projects are being funded through the effort. As part of one of the projects, researchers with UC Davis will be…
EPA Announces $21.7 Million in Grant Funding for Rural Water Projects
…nonprofit organizations, nonprofit private universities and colleges, and public higher education institutions. Applicants will have 60 days to apply, and EPA expects to award cooperative agreements by Spring 2022. The…
USDA’s Climate-Smart Initiative Celebrated by Industry Members
…the size of their farm or where they are located, will be key to success.” The new climate-smart initiative will rely heavily on cooperative partnerships and voluntary actions of farmers…