…Crowfoot, Secretary, California Natural Resources Agency. “Reading this draft, I am more optimistic than ever before about the potential for nature-based climate solutions to deliver on California’s environmental, economic, and…
USDA Commits $25 Million for Programs reaching Underserved Communities
…provide training, outreach, and technical assistance to historically underserved and veteran farmers and ranchers in 21 states through USDA’s 2501 Program. Additionally, USDA’s Farm Service Agency is awarding $4.7 million…
California Enters Domestic Mutual Reliance Agreement with FDA
…critical for ensuring a safe food supply. “Mutual reliance between the FDA and individual states is one example of the many actions the agency is taking to address our nation’s…
Vaccine Requirement Won’t Close FSA Offices
The Biden Administration’s requirement that all federal employees, including the employees of the Farm Service Agency, be vaccinated against COVID-19 will not cause FSA offices to close or farmers to…
Urban Agriculture Grants and Cooperative Agreements Selected by USDA
…and fulfillment of farming and partnerships; and produce environmental benefits by reducing food waste and creating compost that can be used in a variety of farming operations.” The Urban Agriculture…
Farmer-led Coalition Advancing $100/acre Climate Policy Plan
…other environmental services. Brandon Hunnicutt, RIPE steering committee chair and Nebraska farmer says, “This is a first-of-its-kind policy that will help farmers invest in environmental improvements while mitigating the risk…
Rod Snyder Appointment to EPA Praised by Farm Groups
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced the individual who will be taking over duties as Agricultural Advisor. The Rob Snyder appointment to the position is being celebrated by…
Reclamation Awards Construction Contract for First Phase of Friant-Kern Canal Repairs
…but FWA and its predecessor agency have operated, maintained, and repaired it under contract with Reclamation since 1986. The canal’s diminished capacity has resulted in up to 300,000 acre-feet of…
EPA Announces $21.7 Million in Grant Funding for Rural Water Projects
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) expects to issue by October 15 a $21.7 million grant funding opportunity to support small drinking water and wastewater systems in rural communities. EPA Assistant…
USDA’s Climate-Smart Initiative Celebrated by Industry Members
…measured for their quantifiable environmental benefits. “Secretary Vilsack’s focus on pilots to get the policy ‘right’ will help inform future discussions and ensure we are doing the best for the…
USDA Announces ASF Vaccine Candidate
…approximately one-third of the swine by the second week post-vaccination, with full protection of all swine achieved by the fourth week. The announcement follows a previous announcement that USDA is…
Continuing Resolution Includes Disaster Relief for Agriculture
…eligible for drought assistance. The bill also includes $275 million for the Emergency Watershed Protection Program and approximately $25 million for the Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program. A total of $750…
American Bumblebees Could be Listed as Endangered
Image by Josef Pichler from Pixabay The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced the American bumblebee, whose populations have plummeted by nearly 90 percent, may warrant Endangered Species Act protection….
Report Highlights Meat Processing Challenges and Solutions for California
…improvements. Tomich, who is the founder of the UC Davis Food Systems Lab and distinguished professor in the Department of Environmental Science and Policy, said that an expansion of current…
