…multi-state grant to help rice growers achieve and verify greenhouse gas emissions reductions, using low emission rice practices in their fields. NRCS administers CIG as part of the Environmental Quality…
Research Projects to Improve Plant Feedstocks for Bioenergy Production
…and bio-based products offer the potential of homegrown American resources that can reduce our dependence on imported oil and also cut carbon emissions,” said Secretary of Energy Ernest Moniz. “This…
State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program Deadline Extended 2 Weeks
…conservation measures that result in increased water efficiency and reduced greenhouse gas emissions. Applications must be submitted electronically using FAAST by Tuesday, July 29, 2014 at 5:00 p.m. PST. Applicants…
Apply for State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program
…assistance to agricultural operations for the implementation of water conservation measures that increase water efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Approximately $10 million has been made available for SWEEP through…
Cap-and-Trade Program Topic of Meeting
…gas emissions by 2020. This will be achieved through a 15 percent reduction in overall greenhouse gas emissions. The Cap-and-Trade Program is the primary strategy in reducing greenhouse gas emission…
CDFA Announces Available Funding for State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program
…to provide financial assistance to agricultural operations for implementation of water conservation measures that result in increased water efficiency and reduced greenhouse gas emissions. “Water conservation is essential as we…
Ag Industry Reacts to EPA Draft Rule for Air
Hot on the heels of another controversial EPA rule, now the agency is proposing mandating a big cut in carbon dioxide emissions from existing power plants. Two leaders in the…
Additional Public Meeting Scheduled to Discuss CDFA’s New Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program
…better management and reduce greenhouse gas emissions through energy efficiency. Two public stakeholder meetings were held in April 2014 to explain the new program and to receive comments and suggestions….
Ag Secretary Vilsack Announces New Report on Scientific Breakthroughs from USDA in 2013
…in Iraq and is responsible for hundreds of thousands of childhood deaths in Africa; A computer-based model of the fluid milk process to lower greenhouse gas emissions (the model has…
Changes Coming to All Truck Models
The Obama administration announced in February an effort to significantly reduce emissions from the trucking industry. These guidelines will change how auto makers make all of their trucks, including light…
Public Meetings Scheduled to Discuss New CDFA Water Program
…greenhouse gas emissions through energy efficiency. Two public stakeholder meetings have been scheduled in April 2014 to explain the new program and to receive comments and suggestions. These public meetings…
Gov. Brown, Legislative Leaders Announce Emergency Drought Legislation
…and Agriculture to invest in irrigation and water pumping systems that reduce water use, energy use and greenhouse gas emissions. • $10 million transferred from the Greenhouse Gas Emissions Fund…
CFBF: New Farm Law will Benefit California
…the farm bill allows farmers, ranchers and forest landowners to participate in a cost-share program to help them upgrade equipment, decrease emissions and address federal air quality regulations. Securing continued…
EPA Awards more than $460,000 for environmental Projects along the U.S.-Mexico Border
…emissions sources and quantify their emissions. Arizona State University Mariposa Port of Entry Wait Time Emissions Study Phoenix, Arizona Grant Amount: $67,314 ASU will estimate particulate matter (PM) and nitrogen…