…to 250,000 residents and more than a million acres of farmland. “For the first time in decades, the federal government has provided the Valley steadfast support against the radical environmentalists’…
Tool to Quantify Soil Health Benefits Available from AFT
A new tool kit that can help to quantify soil health benefits is being made available to industry members. American Farmland Trust (AFT) has launched online access to the methods…
Water Agencies Call for Support in Developing Voluntary Agreements
…acres of farmland dependent on its water supply. The Roadmap details three specific actions to help allow voluntary agreements to progress forward. ACWA is asking state officials to assist water…
NRCS Funds Innovation Through On-Farm Trials of Conservation Systems
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is awarding $25 million in grants designed to help partners implement and evaluate innovative conservation practices that have demonstrated benefits on farmland. The funding…
The Western View: Dangerous Year For Fire
…out of the mountains into the Central Valley and is approaching productive farmland as well as the homes and small ranches on the east side of the valley. So it…
USDA Revises Conservation Provisions for Highly Erodible Lands and Wetlands
…consideration of the best-drained condition for wetland hydrology and how wetland hydrology is identified on farmland. The final rule also a provision for USDA to make a reasonable effort to…
Wildfire Assistance from USDA Being Offered to Famers and Ranchers
…afterward. The Environmental Quality Incentives Program is available to provide financial resources to producers and the Emergency Conservation Program can help with rehabilitating farmland affected by natural disasters such as…
Soil Health Case Studies Provide Growers with Valuable Insight
A series of soil health case studies have been produced through a partnership between American Farmland Trust (AFT) and USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service. Through a Conservation Innovation Grant, the…
Annie Stuhr Named New Ag One Foundation President
Fresno State agricultural business alumna Annie Stuhr didn’t grow up on a family farm, but the beauty and intrigue of the surrounding farmland in her hometown of Los Banos made…
Climate Crisis Action Plan Recognizes Value of Agriculture
…and retaining farmland, and supporting the next generation of farmers and ranchers,” American Farmland Trust (AFT) federal policy director Tim Fink said in a press release. “AFT thanks the Committee…
NIFA Grant Helps UCR Develop Agricultural Technology
…formulate an informed plan for implementing highly automated mechanized systems to address nutrition, irrigation, pest management, and salinity in farming systems. Farmland in the Colorado River Basin along with the…
Riparian Setbacks Other Big Issue with Ag Order 4.0
…grower who borders a waterway, and the potential farmland loss in some cases could be substantial. Listen to the radio report. Riparian Setbacks Other Big Issue with Ag Order 4.0 About the…
Members Appointed to the EPA Farm, Ranch, and Rural Communities Federal Advisory Committee
…Purdue University – Department of Nutrition Science; West Lafayette, IN Beth C. Sauerhaft, Ph.D. – American Farmland Trust; Chappaqua, NY Stacy Wayne Smith – S & A Smith Farms; New…
Legislation Seeks to Address San Joaquin Valley Canals
…one million acres of productive farmland. Supporting water infrastructure and maximizing the value and efficiency of water supplies will become even more important as the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act continues…