…importance of staying engaged as a farmer. “Today’s climate in California is not an easy place to have a business or an easy place to farm,” Holtermann noted. “So, I…
Still Time to Submit Comment on Farmer-and Rancher-Led Climate Solutions
…Climate Solutions report will ultimately be used to help state officials guide efforts to build climate resilience. Feedback provided through the listening sessions and comments about the draft report will contribute…
Biden’s Proposed Budget Brings Added Support to USDA
…efforts would also be supported by an additional $161 million over 2021 levels. Additionally, USDA climate hubs will also receive an extra $40 million in support of climate change mitigation…
Lawmakers Asked for More Support for Conservation Programs
…Trust, the National Association of Conservation Districts, the California Climate and Agriculture Network, American Society of Agronomy. The coalition expressed appreciation for previous appropriations and the priority placed on conservation…
Conservation Easements Reach Milestone of Five Million Acres
…climate change. The preservation and restoration of grasslands, wetlands, farmlands, and forests can be combined with other climate-smart management practices. USDA has refocused its efforts under the Biden-Harris Administration to…
AB 125 Receiving Support from Multiple Farm Groups
…Economic Recovery, Healthy Food Access, Climate Resilient Farms and Worker Protection Bond Act was introduced by Assemblymember Robert Rivas. Sponsors of the bill include American Farmland Trust (AFT), the Center…
Ag Groups Largely Support $2 Trillion Infrastructure Package
…management and further development of climate-smart technologies. The American Jobs Plan also seeks to provide 100 percent broadband coverage to rural areas and make improvements to water infrastructure. Research and…
Federal Agencies Asked to Address California Wildfire Problems
…which increasingly intense wildfires wreak havoc during a nearly year-round fire season,” the letter states. “Because the federal government owns 57% of the forest land in California, and climate change…
Gene Discovery Potential to Make Peaches More Resilient to Stress
…the capacity to be more resilient to issues of climate change. Listen to the radio report below. Gene Discovery Potential to Make Peaches More Resilient to Stress About the Author…
New Report Shows Need for Agricultural Research Investment
…Crop breeding, crop protection, climate change, animal health, animal disease and foodborne illnesses, and pandemics are critical areas requiring research investment. The report highlights the need to increase crop production…
Bond Legislation Introduced to Improve California Food System
…recovery and addressing climate change and food insecurity. The Equitable Economic Recovery, Healthy Food Access, Climate Resilient Farms and Worker Protection Bond Act will fund multiple initiatives aimed at enhancing…
USDA Seeks Comment on Climate-Smart Agriculture Approach
…forestry sectors to be leaders on climate smart practices to mitigate climate change. This includes making the most of USDA programs, developing new USDA-led climate strategies, strengthening existing markets and…
USDA to Provide $75 Million for Alternative Practices for Conservation
…will primarily be aimed at conservation projects that support climate-smart agriculture and forestry. Projects that support conservation efforts of urban farmers or improve access to fresh produce in underserved communities…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 03-18-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories including why the impacts of methane on the climate might…