…back in the 1930’s. Yes, it is the result of climate change. The long drought that has plagued the California farmers is not over. Recent rains has brought some much…
Funding to Support Research on Sustainable Water Use
…include a Michigan State University project to develop and promote water-, nutrient-, and climate-smart technologies to help agricultural systems adapt to climate and societal changes. At the University of Texas…
USDA Funding to Provide Fellowships for Research and Extension Experiences for Undergraduates
…economic growth, address water availability issues, increase food production, find new sources of energy, mitigate climate variability and ensure food safety. To learn more about NIFA’s impact on agricultural science,…
Funding to Support Specialty Crop Pest Management
…and sustain rural economic growth, address water availability issues, increase food production, find new sources of energy, mitigate climate variability, and ensure food safety. To learn more about NIFA’s impact…
USDA Announces Funding to Support Antimicrobial Resistance Research
…in user-inspired, groundbreaking discoveries that combat childhood obesity, improve and sustain rural economic growth, address water availability issues, increase food production, find new sources of energy, mitigate climate variability and…
Budget Proposal Guts EPA
…would drop the EPA budget from $8.1 billion to $5.7 billion. If enacted, the proposal would cease funding the Clean Power Plan, a signature Obama administration effort to combat climate…
RFA Applauds Administration for Recalling Fuel Economy Rules, Allowing for a More Comprehensive Approach
…meet fuel economy targets in the future. That is an omission that must be addressed moving forward if future vehicles can in fact help us address climate change without backsliding…
CDFA Introduces the California Climate Investments Web Site
California Climate Investments is a statewide initiative that puts billions of Cap-and-Trade dollars to work reducing greenhouse gas emissions, strengthening the economy, and improving public health and the environment. The…
A Farm Bill for Our Future
…leading to peer-reviewed studies that demonstrate the health benefits of fruits, vegetables and nuts. Increase food safety training. Quantify the benefits of on-farm climate-smart farming practices. Rural Development California’s rural…
El Nino May Yet Show Up in 2017
…Institute and the U.S. Climate Prediction Center say El Nino is the more favored weather scenario over neutral or La Nina Conditions. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news…
Snowpack Water Content Remains Far above Average
…at least a third of the supplies Californians use – will take much more than even an historically wet water year to be replenished in many areas. California’s climate is…
USDA Invests $4.8 Million in University Agricultural Programs
…food production, find new sources of energy, mitigate climate variability, and ensure food safety. To learn more about NIFA’s impact on agricultural science, visit www.nifa.usda.gov/impacts, sign up for email updates…
Help the Bees
…for fertilization and pest control. Other impactful ways of helping our friends is to understand the impact of climate change. Become an advocate for bees and monarchs. I’m Cathy Isom……
Almond Board: Commitment to Research
…greenhouse gas emissions, grow food with the most efficient use of water and help address our changing climate.” Almond grower grantees received funding for irrigation improvements including: · Conversion from…