…crops, plus why the wine market is still facing several headwinds, and information on climate-smart ag funding for walnut growers. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews,…
Climate-Smart Ag Incentives Available to Growers
…presents an opportunity for farmers. Rahm highlights the program’s broader goals, stating, “The USDA Climate-Smart Pilot Programs aim to facilitate the implementation of climate-smart production practices and develop robust tools…
Sites Reservoir Project Moving Forward After Environmental Review
…climate,” Durst explained. The recently certified Final EIR, released jointly with the Bureau of Reclamation, evaluates the environmental effects and proposed mitigation measures linked to the project’s construction and operation….
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 11-20-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. Today’s show includes how climate-smart ag practices are supporting dairy innovations and details on registration for…
Week in Review: Bad Year for Powdery Mildew & Red Tape Reduced on Sites Reservoir
…149. California’s flagship climate program, the Healthy Soils Program, is facing a significant funding setback after errors were found in the state’s budget. DPR is seeking comment on a proposal…
Sites Reservoir Project Certified for ‘Cutting Red Tape’
…state meet key climate change goals and create a more resilient water supply for Californians and the environment,” said Fritz Durst, chairman of the Sites Project Authority. The Sites Reservoir…
HSP Funding Drops by $40 Million Due to Unexpected Budget Errors
…going to be accepted sometime in the fall. However, budget change has delated Climate Smart Agriculture Technical Assistance grants that are integral for HSP solicitation. As a result, solicitation is…
Substantial Funding Increase Helps Boost RCPP Improvements
…agricultural lands. This historic investment, a result of both the Inflation Reduction Act and the Farm Bill, signifies a crucial step towards supporting climate-smart agriculture and strengthening public-private partnerships. Recognizing…
Conservation Investments Highlighted at California Dairy
…Bonnie highlighted the importance of voluntary, incentive-based strategies, partnerships, and market-driven approaches in tackling climate challenges. “If it doesn’t pencil for the producer, it’s not going to pencil for the…
New Proposal for Management of Colorado River Reservoirs
The Biden-Harris administration is taking steps to safeguard the Colorado River System amid ongoing drought and climate impacts. The Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Reclamation released a revised plan…
Final Plans for Sites Reservoir Project Released
…water that will adapt to our changing climate and provide a more reliable water supply for California’s communities, farms, and environment,” Chair of the Sites Project Authority, Fritz Durst said…
Federal Urban Agriculture Committee to Meet this Month
…of several ways that USDA is extending support and building frameworks to support urban agriculture, including issues of equity, climate resilience and nutrition access. Twelve members are appointed to the…
First Major Water Storage Project in Over a Decade Moving Forward
…given California’s changing climate, is a critical component of a more secure future for the communities, farms and wildlife dependent on the Central Valley Project for their water supply. We…
El Niño, Winter Weather, and Impacts on Agriculture
…Cooperative Extension Images provided by: UGA Cooperative Extension What might the El Niño climate pattern expected to dominate this winter’s weather in our country mean from an agricultural standpoint? USDA…