…released in conjunction with the California Almond Acreage Report, and Land IQ assessment. In 2018, ABC first commissioned Land IQ, a Sacramento-based agricultural and environmental scientific research and consulting firm,…
How Public Investment in Ag Research Fills Gaps Left by Private Sector
…attract private investment. It also helps meet broader social, environmental, health, and sustainability goals that benefit both society at large and farmers,” Somers noted. “Private companies primarily focus on select…
Klamath Water Users Brace for Tough Conditions With Low Allocation
…financial support. Klamath water users will have access to $15 million in immediate aid through the Klamath Project Drought Relief Agency. An additional $3 million will also be made available…
Central Valley Canals Primed to Receive Support for Failing Infrastructure
…financing plan consists of $424 million in support from a variety of sources. Funding will be provided by Friant-Kern Canal contractors, the Eastern Tule Groundwater Sustainability Agency, the San Joaquin…
Central Coast Water Board Approves Ag Order 4.0
…agriculture that may appeal it, it could be other groups too such as environmental and social justice groups that feel that they didn’t get what they wanted in the program…
More Money: CFAP 2 is Back Open
…April 5 to apply to the program or make modifications to previous applications. USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) made the announcement as a part of the new Pandemic Assistance for…
Almond Update: New California Pollinator Coalition Launches
…new partners,” she said. “As we look to expand to native pollinator habitat, things like the Environmental Defense Fund’s recent report on managing orchards for both farm and ecological benefits…
How to Help in the Fight Against Destructive Pest
…Ag Department officials. When returning from international travel, declare all agricultural items, including soil, to U. S. Customs and Border Protection so they can ensure your items arrive pest-free. Don’t…
Pandemic Assistance for Producers Initiative to Support Socially Disadvantaged Farmers
Socially disadvantaged farmers will be receiving targeted support from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA). A total of $2 million will be made available through USDA’s…
AB 125 Receiving Support from Multiple Farm Groups
…Economic Recovery, Healthy Food Access, Climate Resilient Farms and Worker Protection Bond Act was introduced by Assemblymember Robert Rivas. Sponsors of the bill include American Farmland Trust (AFT), the Center…
Ag Groups Largely Support $2 Trillion Infrastructure Package
…neglect have rendered our federal water projects unable to meet the human and environmental needs of the West,” Western Growers President and CEO Dave Puglia said in a press release….
Federal Agencies Asked to Address California Wildfire Problems
…and reduce agency costs and burdens associated with the seasonal hiring process,” the letter explains. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content Let’s…
Gene Discovery Potential to Make Peaches More Resilient to Stress
…seven regions in China, the team determined which genes help trees better adapt to a variety of environmental conditions. Similar work identifying genes to help crops adapt to inclement weather…
Pest Management Workgroup Seeks Sustainable Alternatives to Pesticides
…Protection Agency uses. The funds raised will help achieve some of the recommendations developed through the pest management workgroup. “The new revenues from the program will be reinvested into our…
