Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering state budgeting for CDFA sustainability programs, USDA launching a…
Almond Matters: Precision Irrigation Even More Vital in Dry Years
…anything at all. It just depends on the grower and how sophisticated they want to get and how accurate they want to be,” Burkdoll noted. Precision irrigation programs have a…
CRP Expansion to Provide Further Participation Incentive
…National Climate Task Force meeting. “With CRP, the United States has one of the world’s most successful voluntary conservation programs. We need to invest in CRP and let it do…
Legislation Is First Step Toward Establishing Viable Carbon Markets
…Congressional session. The bill will not negatively impact any current farm bill or conservation programs. There are also strong confidentiality and conflict of interest provisions in the legislation. Many farmers…
Robert Bonnie Nominated to Oversee USDA Farm Programs
…various farm support programs at USDA as well as federal crop insurance. Bonnie currently serves as Deputy Chief of Staff and Senior Advisor for Climate at USDA. Under the Obama…
USDA Seeking Comment on Rural Renewable Energy Pilot Program
…the new programs development. The new program seeks to address American energy needs while also combatting issues of climate change and providing economic opportunities in rural areas. Written comments will…
Budget Action Brings Assistance to Small and Underserved Farmers
…COVID relief programs.” The budget action also provides funding to support a micro-grant program for small, mid-sized, and underserved farmers administered by CDFA. Funding provided through the measure will support…
Farmers to Families Food Box Program to End in May
…at the best of that program and incorporate it into our traditional, regular programs which are very efficient in terms of food distribution. That way I think you get the…
USDA Investing More Than $330 Million in Pandemic Assistance
…aid programs.” Nearly $170 million is being directed toward the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program. Funding priorities include projects expansion of the specialty crop food sector and developing additional market…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 04-15-21
…the importance of funding UC Cooperative Extension programs with legislators, the latest Prop 65 decision a win for food producers and find out about the state’s role is in the…
Almond Update: What’s the State’s Role in California Pollinator Coalition?
…asked about more specifics on projects the coalition will be undertaking. Ross noted several current programs they plan to scale up with the new group. “One, we are very anxious to…
Biden’s Proposed Budget Brings Added Support to USDA
…wildfires; and to ensure Americans have access to healthy and nutritious food.” Research, education, and outreach programs from USDA would be bolstered by $4 billion under Biden’s proposed budget. Conservation…
New Resource for Science-Education Available from USDA
…for students and educators alike. Educational resources are geared toward k-12 students that have an interest in food and science. The new AgLab resource builds on the success of USDA’s…
Lawmakers Asked for More Support for Conservation Programs
A coalition of agriculture, conservation, and wildlife organizations is calling on lawmakers to support national conservation programs. In a letter signed by more than 70 groups, the coalition advocates for…