…Breeders are working to determine what will be most resilient to climate conditions and pest and disease pressures while maintaining preferred consumer traits. The California program builds on the existing…
Over One Million Acres Approved for General CRP Signup
…demonstrates the value and continued strength of this voluntary conservation program, which plays an important role in helping mitigate climate change and conserve our natural resources,” FSA Administrator Zach Ducheneaux…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 06-09-23
…funding to climate smart livestock research projects. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Danielle Leal Multi-Media…
Sites Reservoir Continues Progress with Water Board Decision
…Reservoir Project can safely and reliably serve as a key component of new infrastructure to manage California’s water in light of our changing climate.” Several factors will be considered during…
Expert Says Innovation Crucial for the Future of Ag
…the top of his list was regulations, especially in a heavily regulated state like his. “We know how to deal with the weather. The climate is changing. We’ll be able…
State Auditor Points Out Inadequacies with California Water Management
…during drought periods. “We determined that DWR has made only limited progress in accounting for the effects of climate change in its forecasts of the water supply and in its…
FAO Issues Report on World’s Hunger Hotspots
…It also says deeper economic shocks will continue to drive low- and middle-income nations deeper into crisis. FAO is also warning that a likely El Niño climate event will raise…
Lab-Grown Meat Carbon Footprint Potentially Greater than Retail Beef
…investments to advance more climate-friendly beef production may yield greater reductions in emissions more quickly than investments in cultured meat. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting Listen to Sabrina…
NRCS Investing $8 Million in Carbon Monitoring Efforts
…of working agricultural lands. Practices will be assessed to better understand how climate-smart practices are impacting carbon sequestration. “Healthy soils are a powerful tool when it comes to sequestering carbon….
USDA to Bring Jobs to Rural Partners Network
…power with smart-grid technologies. The announcement includes $394 million in awards from USDA that will benefit communities and support their long-term visions for strong, local economies. From the National Association…
USDA Offers Assistance to Help Organic Dairy Producers
…communities, building new 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…
Heavy Criticism of House Ag Appropriations Bill to Cut USDA Funding
…“In its current form, this bill represents a consequential step backward for market access, fair competition, climate resilience, equity, and food security.” Rural Voices USA also voiced criticism about the…
VofV: Farmers are Entrepreneurs, Citi’s Adam Bergman Talks Agtech
…of Voices of the Valley. The topic of agtech and cleantech to address issues like climate change is a global endeavor, Adam says. Countries like Israel, Brazil and the United…
May Revision of California Budget Boosts Flood Control Support
…11 percent decline in climate investments is laid out in the proposal. Funding allocations have shifted away from drought concerns to be applied to flooding issues. A reduction of $125…