The first assessments of groundwater sustainability plans (GSPs) have been released by the California Department of Water Resources. The U.S. Department of Agriculture is expecting to hit a record for…
First Assessments of Groundwater Sustainability Plans Released by DWR
The first assessments of groundwater sustainability plans have been released by the California Department of Water Resources (DWR). In lieu of waiting until the end of the two-year review period,…
Pesticide Events to Keep an Eye Out For
…state achieve environmental stewardship and agricultural sustainability goals.” Conference details can be found at cdfa.ca.gov/oefi/opca/conference.html Growers should also be remain vigilant for people trespassing on to Central Valley farms during or…
Groups Call for Technical Assistance Funding for Farm and Food Businesses
…sustainability. A similar letter signed by 50 members of Congress was also sent in support of funding for farm and food system businesses. “The pandemic has underscored the need to…
NIFA Invests Nearly $9 Million in Plant Breeding Research
…quality. The research investment is aimed at increasing the value of agricultural production while also increasing farm profitability and sustainability. Multiple projects from UC Davis have received grant funding, including…
Almond Update: Off-Ground Harvesting Offers A Multitude of Benefits
Industry members are consistently working to implement methods to improve sustainability and environmental stewardship within almond production. Senior Manager of Agricultural Research for the Almond Board of California, Sebastian Saa…
Budget Revision Puts Surplus to Good Use for Agriculture
…as efficiently and as effectively as possible for an investment in agriculture’s ongoing sustainability and resilience.” California currently has a projected surplus of $76 billion. The May Revise budget proposal…
Sustainability Challenge Looks to Startups and Scaleups for Ag Solutions
The THRIVE | Bayer Sustainability Challenge looks to support the development of viable agricultural technologies to make the industry more sustainable. There are two individual tracks for the overall challenge….
California Drought Declaration Extended to 39 Additional Counties
…environmental sustainability,” Westlands Water District general manager Tom Birmingham said in a press release. “We applaud Governor Newsom’s action to mitigate the impacts of a second year of drought in…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 05-03-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering state budgeting for CDFA sustainability programs, USDA launching a…
DWR Awards Prop 68 Grant Funding to Six SGMA Projects
…Recharge and Sustainability Projects. The Southern Merced Subbasin Recharge Project overseen by the Merced Irrigation District will be supported by nearly $5 million. Madera County is receiving a combined $8.4…
How Public Investment in Ag Research Fills Gaps Left by Private Sector
…attract private investment. It also helps meet broader social, environmental, health, and sustainability goals that benefit both society at large and farmers,” Somers noted. “Private companies primarily focus on select…
Enrollment Open for U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol for 2021 Cotton Crop
Enrollment is now open for the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol for the 2021 cotton crop. The Protocol establishes a new sustainability standard for cotton production as consumers demand more transparency…
Bringing Ag and Tech Professionals Together Key to Successful Innovation
…the two communities to help spur the development and adoption of useful ag technology. VP of Product and Sustainability for Deveron, Liron Brish noted that engineers in the technology sector…