…a change in the dairy industry, both today and in the future, just as he did. As I look forward to further involvement in the Holstein breed, I aspire to…
DWR Taking Public Comment on California Water Plan Update 2023
The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) has released the Public Review Draft of California Water Plan Update 2023. DWR indicates that the update promotes climate change adaptation, strengthens watershed…
Deadlines Approaching for AIM for Climate Components
…innovation mission for climate? The US-United Arab Emirates co-chaired AIM for Climate Initiative sponsors a webinar the last week of September on the food systems and agriculture innovation agenda highlighting…
Conservation Assistance to Be Supported By $70 Million Investment
…demonstrate the benefits of NRCS programs, develop community partnerships to protect farmland ecosystems, inform small-scale and urban farmers about conservation opportunities, and promote climate-smart conservation practices. These projects will employ…
Enteric Methane Reduction Research Program Accepting Applications
…Research Program is part of California Climate Investments which uses Cap-and-Trade funds to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The California Budget Act of 2022 allocates $9.5 million to support demonstration trials…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 09-20-23
…Bill, the value of climate-smart grant programs for consumer demand and Animal Health Laboratory Network goal of disease detection. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features,…
Risk Management Education Supported by $6.5 Million Investment
…working on on-farm climate and wildfire resilience in the West. Napa Valley Grapegrowers has also received funding to provide climate risk management education in English and Spanish to Napa winegrape…
USDA Announces Projects to Boost Access to Green Space for Millions
…and maintain trees, combat extreme heat and climate change, and improve access to nature in cities, towns, and suburbs where more than 84% of Americans live, work, and play. Communities…
NPPC President Not Willing to ‘Bet the Farm’ on Prop 12
Now that California’s Prop 12 is in effect, hog producers around the nation are having to decide if they’re going to change their operations to comply. National Pork Producers Council…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 09-11-23
…another challenge to GMOs, the importance of California Wine Month and Chico State receiving a California Climate Action grant. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features,…
One Week Left to Apply for New Organic Transition Pilot Program
…is complete and organic certification has been achieved. Farmers and ranchers need support during this challenging period of change, and that’s why this new Organic Transition Program is so important.”…
Applications for Innovation Grants Due October 30
…able to increase available funds because of President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act, which will fund projects that address climate change, with a particular focus on solutions to reduce enteric methane…
Grant Program to Complement Orchard Stewardship Incentive Program
…Climate-Smart Grant program. That program helps to further incentivize and advance the adoption of sustainable production practices within the almond industry. “We do ask all of our growers who want…
EPA Amends WOTUS Rule; NCBA Responds
…directly before the Supreme Court, the decision in the Sackett case made clear that certain aspects of the 2023 rule are invalid. The newly issued amendments are limited and change…