…is now available to view for free online. The videos were made possible with funding from the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) and were produced by Fresno State and…
Broadband Map Fix Will Reveal Needs
…target funding to areas that need it most. “Broadband is a necessity and many rural areas still don’t have access to it or are underserved. With limited funding, it’s critical…
Feds Get Involved in Fixing Friant-Kern Canal
…still be an issue of funding any infrastructure improvements. There have been multiple attempts to garner funding for repairing the waterway, including 2018’s Proposition 3, which was voted down; and…
NPPC Applauds U.S. House Passage of Ag Inspectors Funding
(NPPC) — The U.S. House of Representatives approved an additional $19.6 million in funding for more agricultural inspectors at land, air and sea ports to prevent African swine fever (ASF)…
USDA Funds Conservation Innovation Across the Country
(USDA/NRCS) — USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is awarding about $12.5 million in grants to support the development of innovative systems and technologies for private lands conservation. The funding…
Proactive IPM Projects Tackle Weevils, Leafminers, Midges
Three IPM projects (Integrated Pest Management) looking at potential issues facing California agriculture industries get funding from the state. The California Department of Food and Agriculture granted more than $1.1 million…
USDA to Make Funding Available in 2020 to Deploy High-Speed Broadband Internet Infrastructure in Rural America
…of Agriculture (USDA) Reconnect Pilot Program funding appropriated by Congress. The application window for this round of funding is set to open Jan. 31, 2020. Secretary Perdue made the announcement…
Almond Board Fueling Farm of the Future
…California. “The Almond Orchard 2025 Goals build on decades of progress, fueled by research. Fulfilling these commitments will require hard work, dedication and resources, including funding independent research to test…
A Third of 2019 Farm Income Derived from Government Assistance
…Carrie Litkowski, the funding distributed under the MFP will account for more than half of all direct payments made to farmers. Direct government farm payments are projected to increase by…
Voices Of The Valley Podcast: Shareable Resources Were Just The Beginning, Part 2
…financing rounds. He shares what steps are crucial for success after raising substantial funding from a venture fund and reviews the thought process behind slowly transforming your business model to…
USDA Announces Awards to Put Conservation Innovation to Work on U.S. Farms
…on farmland. The funding is provided through On-Farm Conservation Innovation Trials (On-Farm Trials), a new component of the Conservation Innovation Grants first authorized in the 2018 Farm Bill. “The Conservation…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 11-26-19
…CFDA making its selections for Climate Smart Ag Funding and the spotted lanternfly gaining some pest attention. Tune in to the show for these news stories and more. Danielle Leal…
CDFA Makes Selections for Climate Smart Agriculture Funding
…at least a quarter of the funding assistance provided to Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers. Listen to the report below. CDFA Makes Selections for Climate Smart Agriculture Funding About the…
Preparing for New Labor Laws Coming in Less than 50 Days
…under AB 51. AB 1783 now prevents state funding from being used for the development of housing for H-2A farm employees. The new legislation also establishes a streamlined process for…