…ensure the safe movement of colonies, deter and prevent theft, and promote best management strategies for beekeepers. The program also provides funding support for better enforcement of policies related to…
CDFA Programs Get Funding Increase in ‘May Revise’ of California Budget
…doubled the funding for the Healthy Soils Program, bringing the total funding amount to $28 million. An additional $10 million will also be made available for methane reduction, bringing the…
Industry Reaction to USDA Trade Relief Announcement
…in Agricultural Trade Promotion funding. Almonds will be included in the Marketing Facilitation Program. According to the USDA release, “Tree nut producers, fresh sweet cherry producers, cranberry producers and fresh grape…
NRCS Accepting Proposals for On-Farm Trials
…innovative practices and systems that provide conservation benefits on agricultural lands. Funding for the program will be dispersed through collaborative partners who will provide technical assistance and distribute payments to…
The USDA Announces New Vision for Animal Genomics
…Agriculture (USDA) blueprint, published in Frontiers and Genetics, will serve as a guide for research and funding in animal genomics for 2018-2027 that will facilitate genomic solutions to enable producers…
Californian Honored with U.S. Dairy Sustainability Award
…Verwey applied for funding through the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District’s Technology Advancement Program in order to help convert the feed-mixing system. The success with the program led…
Last Day to Apply for Conservation Stewardship Program is May 10
…to be considered for 2019 funding. The conservation program was reauthorized through the 2018 Farm Bill, with important changes made to how the program will be administered. “CSP continues to…
Chlorpyrifos Ban in California Officially Underway
…and the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) also announced that Governor Gavin Newsome will be adding $5.7 million in new funding to support the transition to more sustainable…
Organic Certification Cost Aid Continues With New Farm Bill
…Certification Cost Share Program (OCCSP). Applications for fiscal 2019 funding are due Oct. 31, 2019. OCCSP received continued support through the 2018 Farm Bill. It provides cost-share assistance to producers…
Additional Funding Available for Two Air Quality Incentive Programs
…additional $1 million in funding. The alternatives to open burning of agricultural materials program is used to provide incentive funding to encourage commercial ag operations to chip or shred any…
Time Running Out to Submit CSP Applications
Those looking to apply for the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) have until May 10 to submit their CSP applications, in order to be eligible for 2019 funding. The 2018 Farm…
Sacramento Lawmakers Hear Concerns from California Grape Industry
…research of invasive pests and diseases that threaten our crops.” Bitter mentioned a request for state funding to support the PDCP, to combine with industry-matched funds to continue research efforts. There…
USDA Opens Application Portal for New ReConnect Rural Broadband Infrastructure Program
…for projects seeking low-interest federal loans. This $600 million appropriation from Congress more than doubles federal funding available through USDA’s longstanding broadband programs. Future rounds of funding for ReConnect will…
State Trade Expansion Program Deadline Approaches
…2019 regarding which entries will be receiving grant funding. The total amount of federal funding available for California activities is estimated at $900,000. The California State Trade Expansion Program is…