…it recently became a political flashpoint, we are pleased lawmakers on both sides of the aisle recognize that these funds help to sustain conservation programs and stock America’s pantry.” A…
Benefits of Liquid Manure Drip Irrigation Generating Significant Interest
The benefits of liquid manure drip irrigation are attracting considerable interest within the dairy industry. Sustainable Conservation and Netafim have worked to create a system for filtering liquid manure before…
California Conservation Project Receive $3.5 Million in Funding
…are delivering conservation in new and innovative ways, and by working together, we can harness our collective resources to produce greater results for conservation and agriculture.” The California conservation project…
New Farmers.gov Feature Allows Entities to Conduct Online Business with USDA
…powers of attorney to conduct online business with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). Additionally, online services once available through NRCS’s Conservation Client Gateway (CCG) will be moved to farmers.gov…
Stakeholder Input Sought for Agriculture Innovation Agenda
…have seen significant advances in agricultural production efficiency and conservation performance during the past two decades,” USDA Under Secretary Bill Northey said in a press release. “We want to keep…
Farmers.gov Update Enables More Business to Be Conducted Online
Another update to the farmers.gov online resource will now allow users to conduct more business with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). Any farmers and…
Week in Review: Smoke Challenges for Winegrapes, Warming Temperatures to Change CA Production
…impacts on California crop production over the next 20 years. UC Cooperative Extension and the Colusa Research Conservation District have launched an online resource focused on soil health. Federal agencies…
Agricultural Air Quality Research Task Force Seeks Nominations
…may also nominate themselves. “The Task Force is another example of USDA’s continued commitment to developing science-based solutions and conservation measures that not only reduce the agriculture industry’s environmental impact…
Trump, Biden Outline Agricultural Priorities
…on his first-term accomplishments. He pledges a science-based approach to regulation going forward. He commits to addressing the “rural/urban divide” and emphasizes support for voluntary conservation programs. Former Vice President…
UC Cooperative Extension and Colusa RCD launch ‘Soil Health Connection’
University of California Cooperative Extension and the Colusa County Resource Conservation District announce the launch of the Soil Health Connection, an informative outreach YouTube channel. The channel hosts virtual discussions and interviews with leading…
USDA Revises Conservation Provisions for Highly Erodible Lands and Wetlands
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has published the final rule updating certain conservation provisions. The final rule that was published recently provides updates on…
USDA Offers Disaster Assistance to California Farmers and Livestock Producers Impacted by Wildfires
…operation, FSA offers a number of disaster assistance programs to help offset eligible losses, including the Livestock Indemnity Program, Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees, and Farm-Raised Fish Program, Emergency Conservation Program, Emergency Forest Restoration…
UC Cooperative Extension to Investigate Healthy Soil Practices with CDFA Grants
…managed vegetable cropping systems is extraordinarily challenging. Often conservation practices cannot be effectively implemented due to operational barriers, resulting in very low rates of adoption. By demonstrating nutrient management strategies…
ESA to Potentially Reflect A New ‘Habitat’ Definition Under Proposal
…meet the definition of habitat,” USFWS Director, Aurelia Skipwith said in a news release. “We are proposing these changes on behalf of improved conservation and transparency in our processes for…