…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…
A 19 Percent Decline in California Walnut Production Expected
…percent decline from last year’s 824,000 tons. USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service notes the decline is linked to a reduction in bearing acres, down four percent from the previous year….
Application Period Underway for Climate Solution Act Advisory Committee
…summer. Difficulties and losses in agriculture due to global warming and climate change. Yield reduction and maintenance. Poor harvest. Image by weha/DepositPhotos image A new Secretarial advisory committee focused on…
AgNet News Hour, Thursday, 08-15-24
…details how the Inflation Reduction Act has bolstered conservation efforts in California. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina…
Dairy and Livestock Sustainability Incentive Grants Available
…Secretary Karen Ross said in a news release. Since 2015, CDFA’s dairy and livestock methane programs have funded 308 projects. The projects will lead to a reduction of over 25.9…
USDA Investment in Conservation Projects
…because of President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act, which is funding CIG projects that address climate change, with a particular focus on innovative solutions to reduce livestock emissions of enteric methane,…
MSOB: Biostimulants Can Help Plants Better Adapt to Stress
…movement without negative side effects. “By being able to maintain that or at least lessen the reduction of that through the stress period really helps those plants to be more…
Protecting Your Operation from Damaging Fire Ants
…an insect growth regulator (IGR), (S)-methoprene. Apply via broadcast at the rate of 1.5 pounds of product per acre Colony reduction begins in about a week and colony elimination may…
Funding Available for Composting Projects
…by lightsource/DepositPhotos Those wishing funding for a pilot project focused on localized composting and food waste reduction have until early September to apply. Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production…
Additional Lawsuits Brought Against EPAs Heavy-Duty Truck Rule
…and renewable diesel, already available and viable for emission reduction. RFA and NFU argue that the EPA’s emissions standards for light- and medium-duty vehicles unlawfully mandate electric vehicle production while…