…of the key elements of the initiative include data analysis, developing conservation plans, and working to implement on-farm conservation practices. “We are going to be protecting farmland through conservation easements…
Farming Incentives Required to Meet California’s GHG Goals
…Several initiatives such as the Healthy Soils Program, Sustainable Agricultural Lands Conservation Program, and the Alternative Manure Management Program have helped the agricultural industry to adopt new farming practices to…
Regional Conversation Partnership Program Applications Accepted Through May 29
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is accepting applications for the Regional Conversation Partnership Program (RCPP) through Friday, May 29. The program is designed to…
Historic $10 Million for CA Stewardship
…(EQIP) participation for more than two decades,” says RaeAnn Dubay, assistant state conservationist for Farm Bill programs. “This means we have hundreds of farmers who have successfully completed prior conservation…
Application Period for Multiple NRCS Programs Extended
The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has extended the application deadline for multiple NRCS programs. Assistant State Conservationist for Programs in California RaeAnn Dubay explained that the Regional Conservationist Partnership…
APHIS to Establish National Incident Coordination Center
…of contractors that can supply additional equipment, personnel, and services. The Natural Resources Conservation Service will also be providing technical assistance to producers and providing cost share assistance in line…
California Sees Even More Water Litigation
…for its administration of the SWP. The Sierra Club, Center for Biological Diversity, Restore the Delta, and Planning and Conservation League argue that there is not enough being done to…
USDA Reports Record Enrollment in Key Farm Safety-Net Programs
…to conduct business with the FSA, Natural Resources Conservation Service or any other Service Center agency are required to call their Service Center to schedule a phone appointment. More information…
150 Ag and Water Groups Call for Water Relief
…the California Farm Bureau Federation, Kings River Conservation District, California Cattlemen’s Association, Central Valley Project Water Association, California Fresh Fruit Association, and Western Growers Association. In the letter addressed to…
Week in Review: Pandemic Taking A Toll on Citrus and Dairy
…getting some added relief from California in new legislation that was proposed and a new video this week highlights the success of assistance offered by the Natural Resources Conservation Service….
Producers Seeing Farm Vision with NRCS Conservation Support
…office every year to further develop a conservation plan for their farm. Santa Barbara County District Conservationist Emma Chow is helping them continue to manage that plan and create a…
California Rice Salmon Pilot Project Making Steady Progress
…for the fish in California rice fields. The project is largely being funded through USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in an effort to develop the process on a larger…
USDA Taking Feedback on Agriculture Innovation Agenda
…August 1. Industry members and other stakeholders are being asked to identify the most important innovation opportunities for the future of agricultural productivity and environmental conservation. Input from the agricultural…
On-Farm Trial Looks at Holistic Impact of Soil Health Practices
…systems. The East Stanislaus Resource Conservation District (ESRCD) was among the first recipients of funding support through the On-Farm Conservation Innovation Trials under the Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG) program and…