…the skills and preparation needed to meet the demands of the future.” The projects that received SPECA funding promote and strengthen secondary education and two-year post-secondary education. Some awards promote…
CDFA SWEEP Program Awards 167 Projects
…changes to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, grow food with the most efficient use of water and help address our changing climate.” The 2016 SWEEP funding arises from Budget Act of…
Ranchers Collaborate with UC Researchers
…in infected cattle, which can jeopardize a cattle producer’s business,” said Stott. Funding for the study has been provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the California Cattlemen’s Association and…
More Than 100 Million Dead Trees in California
…operating at the highest preparedness level, PL 5, reflecting the high level of physical resources and funding devoted to the region. Extreme drought conditions persist, and many areas have not…
Dairy Digester Dedicated
…made possible by cap-and-trade funding. CDFA contributed $973,430 to this digester project, with Open Sky Ranch providing the remainder of the $1,946,864 total. Biogas from the digester will be used…
Environmental Education Grants to Conservation Organizations in California
…Coastal Cleanup Day, dog park clean-ups, and fall community oak tree planting days. Since 1992, EPA has distributed between $2 million and $3.5 million in grant funding per year, for…
USDA Awards Funding for Market Development Programs
…fiscal year 2017 funding to 70 nonprofit organizations and cooperatives. The organizations use the funds to help U.S. agricultural producers promote their products to consumers around the globe through activities…
Canada Makes Big Investment in Dairy Industry
…in funding to help spur investments into updating the nation’s dairy processing infrastructure. The DFA says it’s a good step to help grow the dairy sector but it doesn’t do…
Preparing Veterans for Ag Careers
…job work experience at pilot farm sites during a prolonged period and use their military housing allowance under the G-I bill to support their on-the-job training. Funding in Farm Ops…
Peterson Named U.S. Wheat Associates President in 2017
…to enhance the profitability of U.S. wheat producers and their customers.” Its activities are made possible by producer checkoff dollars managed by 19 state wheat commissions and through cost-share funding…
West Coast Ports Improving Infrastructure, but More Needed
…competitiveness; reducing freight congestion; and improving the safety, reliability, and efficiency of the freight network. The act also established new DOT freight funding programs. This report addresses: (1) how major…
Monitoring Plant Metabolism to Detect HLB
…testing and it could be used to screen and identify large areas of infection. Funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture will aid in further development of software, making this…
Food and Ag Science Will Shape Our Future
…underscores the importance of government funding for research so that we can continue to make cutting-edge scientific breakthroughs with real potential for commercial application and growth. In recent years, some…
CDFA Dairy Digester Research and Development Program
…emissions reductions from dairy and livestock operations. An estimated $45 million in competitive grant funding will be awarded to provide financial assistance for the implementation of dairy digesters and other…