…This signup also enables producers to sign up under existing Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) agreements. CREP is part of CRP and targets high-priority conservation concerns identified by a state, and federal…
Input Sought for Development of Climate-Resilient Water System
…additional water conservation measures, and more sustainable technological opportunities. “Think about California’s diverse regions 30 years from now,” said Cal EPA Secretary Jared Blumenfeld. “What can the state do now…
Center for Land-Based Learning Receiving Significant Support for New Facility
…training in resource conservation and “beautification”, and the Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation Farm House. Listen to the report below. Center for Land-Based Learning Receiving Significant Support for New Facility About…
Secretary Perdue Announces New Dairy Margin Coverage Signup Begins June 17
…enhancing farm support programs, improving crop insurance, maintaining disaster programs and promoting and supporting voluntary conservation. FSA is committed to implementing these changes as quickly and effectively as possible, and…
USDA Opens Signup for National Conservation Innovation Grants
Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) are competitive grants that drive public and private sector innovation in resource conservation. CIG projects inspire creative problem-solving that boosts production on farms, ranches, and private forests…
Industry Reaction to USDA Trade Relief Announcement
…Farm Production and Conservation, Bill Northey, Click Here. California Farm Bureau Federation President Jamie Johansson Expressing appreciation for the Trump administration’s broadened programs to ease the impact of retaliatory trade actions…
USDA Announces Support for Farmers Impacted by Unjustified Retaliation and Trade Disruption
…During a press briefing, here are comments made by Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue. USDA Trade Aid – Sonny Perdue USDA Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation, Bill Northey, explains…
Tricolored Blackbirds Part of Dairy’s Conservation Story
…listed as a Bird of Conservation Concern and the California-native is considered threatened in the state. Jonkman and her husband Wiebren learned that a colony of 25,000 birds called one…
Conservation Reserve Program Sign Ups Begin in June
…the country. “USDA offers a variety of conservation programs to farmers and ranchers, and the Conservation Reserve Program is an important tool for private lands management,” FSA Administrator Richard Fordyce…
NRCS Accepting Proposals for On-Farm Trials
…implementing conservation approaches on agricultural lands. “Our Conservation Innovation Grants program is time-tested, highly successful and has led to tremendous discoveries and enhancements in conservation over the years,” NRCS Chief…
“Beef Cattle Industry Has Great Story to Tell” On Climate
…while providing the nation with a safe and affordable beef supply. Cattle producers are America’s original conservationists, and we work hard every day to ensure that we can pass our…
Nomination Deadline Nears for 2019 California Leopold Conservation Award
…Sand County Foundation and given in honor of renowned conservationist Aldo Leopold. In California, the $10,000 award is presented with Sustainable Conservation and the California Farm Bureau Federation (CFBF). Nominations…
Last Day to Apply for Conservation Stewardship Program is May 10
…be a very effective tool for private landowners working to achieve their conservation and management goals,” said Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Chief Matthew Lohr. “It is the largest conservation…
USDA Announces Repayment Options for Producers with Coverage in Previous MPP for Dairy
…supporting voluntary conservation. FSA is committed to implementing these changes as quickly and effectively as possible, and today’s updates related to MPP-Dairy and DMC are part of meeting that goal….