…President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act, is part of the Forest Legacy Program and aims to protect working forests that contribute to rural economies. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack emphasized that these…
Salton Sea Restoration Project Expands to Protect Air Quality and Wildlife
…California. The Species Conservation Habitat Project is the first large-scale project of the state’s 10-year plan. It will create a network of ponds and wetlands that help to reduce dust…
Deadline Approaching for California Farmers to Apply for Conservation Assistance
…are accepted year-round, producers aiming for the first review must apply by November 15, just days away. With the addition of Inflation Reduction Act funding, NRCS California State Conservationist Carlos…
Engine Technology Forum Urges California to Boost Support for Renewable Biofuels in Clean Energy Policies
…due to its potential for substantial greenhouse gas reduction. ETF Executive Director Allen Schaeffer stated that limiting biofuel options could impact California’s economy and hinder progress toward its climate goals….
Future of U.S. Biofuels Hinges on Sustainable Aviation Fuel Incentives
…expanded ethanol production, but SAF presents a longer-term opportunity. While the Inflation Reduction Act authorizes the 45Z tax credit for only three years, stakeholders are pushing for more stable, long-term…
NRCS Announces $1.5 Billion for Conservation Projects Aimed at Climate Action and Resource Protection
…in California. This investment is funded through the Farm Bill and the Inflation Reduction Act, part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America Agenda. With an unprecedented $19.5 billion earmarked…
American Agriculture History Minute: Colorado Dust Bowl
…projects transformed Colorado. And records show there was little opposition to federal water projects. During the Dust Bowl of the 1930s, an estimated one-tenth of Colorado’s topsoil blew away. For…
Study: Wildfire Smoke Cuts Nut Production in California Orchards
…sunlight. As a result, carbohydrate levels in trees dropped, leading to a reduction in nut yields. The lingering effects of smoke persisted even after the fires, leading to harvest reductions…
NRCS Announces $100 Million in Federal Assistance for California Farmers and Ranchers
…California State Conservationist, highlighted the program’s significance, noting, “With the addition of the Inflation Reduction Act, we will be investing approximately 50 percent more federal funding to help producers address…
USDA Announces Additional $250 Million in Aid for Distressed Farm Loans
…struggling with loan payments, as part of the Inflation Reduction Act. No application is required, as payments will be made automatically to qualifying borrowers. Since August 2022, the USDA has…
California Dairy Sustainability Summit Announces Farm-Focused Event for 2025
…which could be achieved as early as 2027. Farmers will have the chance to attend discussions on topics like methane reduction, renewable energy, water conservation, animal health, and soil health….
$31 Million in Grants Awarded to Improve California’s Urban Forests
DepositPhotos image The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) and the USDA Forest Service have announced nearly $31 million in grant funds through the 2024 Inflation Reduction…
Agriculture’s Role in Addressing Climate Change Discussed at NYC Climate Week
…loss has slowed over the past several decades, Piotti emphasizes that the issue remains. The 2022 Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), which allocated $20 billion to agricultural conservation programs, represents a…
School Nutrition Topic of Senate Ag Hearing
…students. “I also want to commend the USDA’s rule for its strong emphasis on ‘local’ foods and a reduction in non-domestic purchases,” Redding said. “While this may result in some…