…Farming and Innovation (OEFI), along with the agency’s Environmental Farming Act Science Advisory Panel will be accepting proposals through Friday, August 28. “As the Healthy Soils Program continues to grow,…
More Than 300 Projects Selected for Healthy Soils Program
…CDFA’s Office of Environmental Farming and Innovation as part of the California Climate Investments program which uses Cap-and-Trade dollars to further efforts to reduce GHG emissions and strengthen and improve…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 05-22-20
…California avocado producers are benefiting, and how diversification is what’s saving growers right now. Also, find out how USDA’s SECURE Rule is paving the way for agriculture innovation. Tune in…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 05-15-20
…after almond bloom have helped set the season up for a strong crop, and learn how you can apply for Farm Bureau’s Ag Innovation Challenge. Tune in to the show…
Application Period for Multiple NRCS Programs Extended
…for the implementation of conservation activities aimed at improving natural resources. One of the other NRCS programs that have extended its deadline is the national Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) On-Farm…
USDA Taking Feedback on Agriculture Innovation Agenda
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is looking for feedback as the agency works on the Agriculture Innovation Agenda. USDA will be taking public comments and written stakeholder input through…
On-Farm Trial Looks at Holistic Impact of Soil Health Practices
…systems. The East Stanislaus Resource Conservation District (ESRCD) was among the first recipients of funding support through the On-Farm Conservation Innovation Trials under the Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG) program and…
Applications Still Being Accepted for Conservation Innovation Grants
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is still accepting applications for Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG). The funding assistance program is designed to support new technologies or approaches that reinforce NRCS…
Applications Being Accepted for Multiple NRCS Opportunities
…as the Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) program. Applications for the current funding round of ACEP will need to be submitted on or before April 10. Proposals for CIG grants going…
2020 Almond Festival at the State Capitol Coming Up in May
…was well received and had great participation. Industry innovations and improvements in efficiency will be highlighted at the festival, along with examples of how almond co-products are used in multiple…
Voices Of The Valley Podcast: Sub-Inch Technology Helping Producers Be Stewards
This episode of the Voices of the Valley podcast is made possible by HarvestPort, an innovation hub and marketplace for better agricultural products, practices, and ideas. Find out more at…
CA Rep. Costa Drills Perdue on Trade During House Ag Committee Hearing
…his testimony talking about the future of agriculture, highlighting the department’s newest initiative, the Agriculture Innovation Agenda. USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue Congressman Jim Costa (CA-16) After Perdue’s opening remarks, the…
Would Farmers Participate in a Carbon Trading System, Perdue Says “Absolutely”
In February, Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue unveiled USDA‘s efforts to incentivize and encourage sustainable farming practices through its, Agriculture Innovation Agenda. It’s an agenda with a solution for farmers, consumers,…
Ag Innovation Conference to Highlight Comprehensive Crop Care
Early registration is still available for the upcoming Ag Innovations Conference. The 4th Ag Innovations Conference and trade show will focus on comprehensive crop care, introducting new technologies for growers….