…funding several incentive programs that assist farmers and ranchers lower their emissions, which is the stated goal of the cap-and-trade system. The interest in potentially moving to a cap-and-tax system…
CSP Explained: Building Upon Existing Conservation Plans
Many California producers already have a conservation plan established for their operation, which serves as a starting point for many assistance programs offered by the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)….
Water Board Seeks to Fund 26 New Personnel Through Increased Fees
The State Water Resources Control Board has submitted Budget Change Proposals requesting 26 additional positions to be added to multiple programs and projects. The request from the Water Board is…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 06-04-20
…NRCS’ EQIP and CSP programs, and the recently proposed Food Supply Protection Act. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more. Danielle Leal Multi-Media Journalist &…
Almond Matters: Controlling Mites with Early Grower Action
…Getting an early start to mite control programs will allow growers to take their time making an application to ensure the material is as effective as possible. Preventing mites from…
CSP Explained: Understanding the Differences Between EQIP and CSP
The Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) is one of several programs available from USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) that assists farmers and ranchers expand their conservation activities. Area Forester for…
CAWG Foundation Awards $30,000 in Student Scholarships
…Since the program’s inception in 1998, the foundation has awarded $494,500 in scholarships. Funds are raised through the generous donations of members of CAWG and the California wine community. The…
UC ANR Getting Creative with Diversifying Funding Support
The University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) is continuing work to help diversify funding support for a variety of different programs and initiatives. Budget constraints over the…
Technical Assistance Grant Adds Boots On The Ground as Fire Season Begins
…into the funding programs that exist through the Natural Resource Conservation Service and other sources so that folks can start to work on the critical issues that are facing them.”…
Lawmakers Raise Questions About Food Box Program Administration
…and donation programs, we share USDA’s goal of providing effective and timely assistance to families, farmers, and food supply businesses like food distributors,” the letter stated. “We are concerned, however,…
Another Tool for Growers Fighting Grape Diseases
…already well into their fungicide programs. Another option that growers can consider in their disease management program has just become available in California. Gilcrease noted that Miravis Prime can be…
Week in Review: Apply for Direct Payments Next Week, Important Smoke Exposure Research Begins
…take shape and the May Revise of the California budget details extensive cuts to programs and initiatives that affect agriculture. By subscribing to the newsletter you can get all of…
Farming Incentives Required to Meet California’s GHG Goals
…GHG standards, thanks in large part to incentive funding that has made the progress possible. However, the current budgetary constraints put a number of incentive programs in jeopardy. “With the…
Revised Budget Features Significant Cuts to Close $54 Billion Deficit
…cuts to a multitude of programs. The updated budget also withdraws funding for several new initiatives and includes plans for further funding reductions in the event federal funding cannot adequately…