The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is now accepting proposals for the Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP). Since it was first formed back in 1990, FREP has…
Budget Proposal Allows CDFA to Continue Important Programs
…of Agriculture (CDFA) is set to receive substantial funding to continue providing assistance to the agricultural industry. “This budget that was released by the governor today is an important strategic…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 01-13-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering ag and water groups seeking water infrastructure funding from…
Industry Groups Urge New Administration to Address Water Infrastructure
…nearly one-third of all agricultural production in the U.S. and tens of millions of water users. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content…
NRCS Outlines Conservation Priorities for California
Several conservation priorities have been outlined for accelerated funding in California. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in California announced ten key areas to focus on….
CCA Offers Approximate Breakdown of CFAP Payments for Livestock Producers
…to the radio report below. CCA Offers Approximate Breakdown of CFAP Payments for Livestock Producers About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content Let’s…
Natural Disaster Assistance Offered Through QLA Program
…for the QLA program. The announcement was made by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency earlier in the week. Funding for the assistance is made possible by…
California to Receive $17.1 Million to Support Pest Prevention Efforts
…in a news release. The pest prevention projects for fiscal year 2021 will be carried out by states, federal agencies, universities, nonprofits, nongovernmental organizations, and Tribal organizations. Funding for 29…
Farmers to Families Food Box Program Continues with Fifth Round
…had already purchased more than $3.566 billion worth of food by October 31. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock…
CDFA Announces Five CalAgPlate Grant Recipients
…grant recipients to help increase agricultural education and outreach. Funding for the program is provided by the purchase of special interest license plates from the Department of Motor Vehicles. “Over…
Locally Driven Water Initiatives Critical for Helping Guide National Assistance
…through local collaboration. “We can bring you together with state agencies, local agencies, other federal partnerships with organizations producer- and conservation-related. They bring their resources, staff, and funding alongside our…
Week in Review: Mixed Results in Snow Survey, Friant-Kern Canal Gets Federal Funding
…Friant-Kern Canal improvements. American agriculture relies heavily on the country’s highway system, according to information from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Throughout 2020 there was considerable investment made in rural…
Agreement Reaffirms Multi-Agency Commitment to Address Food Waste
…Listen to the radio report below. Agreement Reaffirms Multi-Agency Commitment to Address Food Waste About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content Let’s Talk…
Appropriations Bill Includes Support for Friant-Kern Canal Improvements
…ago, one of the most common questions we’ve been asked is how we plan to finance the project, and whether the Federal government would be a meaningful funding partner for…