…“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…
A Dozen More Sustainability Plans Approved by DWR
…sustainability plans and assess updates every five years. “We expect these plans to adapt over time to changing conditions,” Gosselin noted. “The climate-driven weather extremes we are experiencing amplify the…
Seeds for Bees Program Accepting Enrollment Applications
…at increasing the use of cover crops in agriculture to provide additional habitat for bee species. Climate-Smart Habitat Manager for Project Apis m. and Manager of the Seeds for Bees…
Climate-Smart Commodities Initiative Begins Implementation
The Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities initiative is officially underway. The program from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) seeks to expand markets for goods produced through climate-smart practices. More than…
U.S. Dairy Leading on Climate Coalition
U.S. dairy takes the lead in a climate coalition. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC)…
Organic Organizations to Provide $2.4 Million to Support Industry
…news release. “Our continued collaboration with FFAR matches support dollar-for-dollar for selected projects that help expand information sharing and advance critical research on organic farming practices and climate change.” An…
Signups for Grassland CRP Open Through May 26
…and landowners produce and maintain diverse wildlife habitat, sequester carbon in the soil, and support sound, sustainable grazing. These benefits help keep agricultural lands in production while delivering lasting climate…
USDA Makes $20 Million Available to Improve Rural Broadband Services
…The BTA program is also encouraging applicants to consider projects to increase climate resilience through the support of rural communities. Some eligible applicants for the program include corporations, cooperatives or…
Taylor Leads USDA Trade Mission to the Netherlands
…officials and industry groups to discuss trade issues and the challenges related to climate change, retail promotions featuring U.S. products, and visits to the Food Innovation Academy training center and…
USDA Investment in Rural Renewable Energy
…all producers, ensuring access to safe, healthy and nutritious food in all communities, building new markets and streams of income for farmers and producers using climate-smart food and forestry practices,…
NRCS Invests to Assist Producers Transitioning to Organic Production
…and increase affordable food supply for more Americans, while promoting climate-smart agriculture and ensuring equity for all producers. “Producers transitioning to organic can count on NRCS for assistance through…
Farmers and Ranchers Receive $12 Million for Conservation on Grazing Lands
…climate-smart agriculture, and supporting underserved producers.” NRCS Chief Terry Cosby said in a press release. “Privately owned grazing lands cover nearly 30 percent of the national landscape, which means we…