…can talk about climate change. All those things are within the context of the Farm Bill. But, when you look at the safety net side, it’s all about the bad…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 10-03-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers opposition to the EATS Act, CDFA awarding $3.7 mil for climate smart tech…
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
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced a significant initiative to support underserved, small-scale, and organic farmers in enhancing their farm risk management practices while promoting climate-smart agriculture. This…
USDA Announces Projects to Boost Access to Green Space for Millions
…markets and streams of income for farmers and producers using climate smart food and forestry practices, making historic investments in infrastructure and clean energy capabilities in rural America, and committing…
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,…
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…
California to Fund 46 Specialty Crop Projects Through 2023 SCBGP
…national level with a lens of equity and a commitment to climate resilience.” A total of $23.9 million is being invested in a variety of different specialty crop projects. The…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 08-25-23
…crops, the later than average almond harvest in Fresno County, and details on UC ANR’s Climate Smart Agriculture Program. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features,…