…riders in USDA’s annual funding bill to prevent it from finalizing the regulation. But no rider was included in USDA’s fiscal 2016 bill, and USDA earlier this year indicate it…
White House Threatens to Veto Energy and Water Bill
…In a statement issued through the Office of Management and Budget, the administration rejected what it called “highly problematic ideological provisions.” In particular, the administration wants more funding for the…
California Walnut Nursery Sales Report
…for providing the information. A special thanks is due to the California Walnut Board for providing funding and support for this special Walnut Nursery Sales Report survey. Results Combined sales…
NPPC: ‘GIPSA’ Rule, TPP Could Affect Producers
…annual funding bill to prevent it from finalizing the regulation. But no rider was included in USDA’s fiscal 2016 bill. “We have grave concerns [the reproposed GIPSA Rule] will mirror…
Study Reaffirms GMO Safety
…feasible that emerging genetic-engineering technologies will speed the rate of increase in yield, but this is not certain, so the committee recommended funding of diverse approaches for increasing and stabilizing…
Funding for Bioeconomy Research and Development
…sustainable bioenergy and biobased products, as well as education and training for the next generation of scientists that will expand availability of renewable, sustainable goods and energy. This funding is…
Funding for Critical Water Research
USDA Announces $10.7 Million Available For Critical Water Research The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the availability of $10.7 million in funding for research that could solve critical water…
Funding Available for Foundational Agricultural Research
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces $130 Million Available for Foundational Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Vilsack The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that $130 million in funding is available for…
Honey Bee Colony Health Survey Results
…for a total of $16.8 million in grant funding for research projects with an emphasis on pollinator health; The Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is organizing a national bee genebank as…
Climate Smart Agriculture and Forestry Results
…forestry management plans. This funding is in addition to the more than $1.4 billion in EQIP funding that NRCS has invested since 2009 in climate beneficial conservation practices, working with…
Almond Update: EQIP Program
…Almond Board-funded research on reducing dust emissions at harvest. The Almond Hullers & Processors Association worked closely with NRCS to develop this funding opportunity. Growers may receive $10.52 per acre…
Pilot Program to Protect Children from Fumigants
…the Monterey County Agricultural Commissioner, the first of its kind in California. The County received funding and support from the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) in response to its…
Conserve Energy and Save Costs
…solar, geothermal and anaerobic digestion site assessments for up to 100 businesses. Twenty-six recipients are being selected for nearly $1.9 million in USDA grants under today’s announcement. Funding is contingent…
$10 Million in Green Energy Research
…nation’s energy choices. Recipients of USDA funding include: University of California-Riverside, Riverside, Calif., $1,297,725 University of Montana, Missoula, Mont., $1,403,868 Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., $1,849,940 State University of New York…