…the Research and Alliance Grant programs over the last two decades. Project eligibility for the Research Grants Program includes those that develop pest management tools and practices to reduce the…
Almond Update: ALP Golf Tournament Back to Support Ag Education
…Dragonfly Golf Club in Madera. The event typically serves as one of ALP’s most successful fundraising efforts. “It’s sort of a competition among the different leadership programs year-over-year as to…
Almond Update: Considerations for Maximizing Cover Crop Benefits
…cover crops can be. In addition, the types of cover crops that are planted also determines the overall benefits that can be provided. Director of Pollination Programs at Project Apis…
Funding Available to Support Specialty Crop Production
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is accepting applications for multiple programs designed to aid in specialty crop production. Proposals are currently being accepted for the 2022 Specialty…
PRS Grant Program to Aid with COVID Related Costs
…USDA will soon be publishing Requests for Applications for each of the new programs. “As the economy continues to gain strength after the Biden Administration’s historic vaccination and economic relief…
Drought-Impacted Ranchers to Get Help for Feed Transportation Costs
…rely on grazing for their livestock have been forced to supplement their grazing programs with feed because of drought conditions. “USDA is currently determining how our disaster assistance programs can…
Drought Relief Waterbird Program Now Accepting Applications
…given the drought conditions,” said Luke Matthews, Wildlife Programs Manager for the California Rice Commission. “So, this program provides cost-share payments to help operate groundwater pumps to create that habitat.”…
California Dairies to Expect Letters from Central Valley Water Board
…which parcels of agricultural land are registered under its different regulatory programs. Letters will be sent out to the dairy industry in an attempt to update current records and ensure…
Industry Groups Weigh-In on Meat Processing Infrastructure
…the efficacy of funding support. NASDA has suggested that funding be allocated for solutions to address a shortage of labor through actions such as investment in training programs. The association…
Almond Update: 2021 Harvest Season ‘Looking Good’ So Far
…growers scaling back ant management programs to help cut costs. However, so far, the 2021 harvest appears positive overall. “Things are definitely looking good out there,” said Michael Roots, Field…
Western House Members Ask for FEMA Disaster Declaration
…disaster programs.” The governors pointed out in their letter that historic drought may wipe out entire crops, limit yields, and lead to extreme levels of pests and disease that could…
Industry Members Meet to Discuss the Future of Skilled Labor in Ag
…Increased investment in agricultural technology is quickly pushing the educational requirements of the farming workforce higher. “The missing piece in that discussion has been, who’s going to work the machines?…
Joining U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol Is Easy and Provides Industry Benefits
The National Cotton Council is working to organize educational outreach opportunities and enrollment meetings for cotton producers interested in joining the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol. As greater attention is paid…
Almond Update: Registration Opens for the 2021 Almond Conference
…out the conference and celebrate the end of the year. As always, the Almond Conference agenda will be full of networking opportunities, keynote speakers, and a robust lineup of educational…