…Dr. Dan Sonke, BDG Director of Sustainability. The Blue Diamond USDA Climate-Smart Grant program will help incentivize and advance the adoption of sustainable production practices within the almond industry. Growers…
Department of Water Resources Officially Approves Westside GSP
…The GSP had been submitted by the Westlands Water District, in conforming to requirements of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA). DWR had initially issued an incomplete determination on the…
Nearly $2 Million Available for IPM Research and Outreach
…adoption of proven IPM systems or practices. Grant applications will be accepted through January 18, 2024. “To accelerate the systemwide adoption of sustainable pest management across the state, we need…
USDA Extends Application Deadline for Organic Dairy Program
…keeping organic dairy operations sustainable until markets return to more normal conditions. It complements other assistance available to dairy producers, including Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) and Supplemental DMC, with more…
Week in Review: DWR Issues More LandFlex Grants & Grower Group Seeks Almond Board Changes
Three groundwater sustainability agencies will be receiving funding through the second phase of LandFlex. Similar to the development of the overall Sustainable Pest Management Roadmap, the plans for implementation will…
Approved Groundwater Sustainability Plans Now Totals 40
…Sustainability Agencies (GSAs) as they work to implement the parameters of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA). The approved plans will guide GSAs in water management decisions through recommended actions…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 07-28-23
…transportation, market opportunities in Southeast Asia, and collaboration being central to the Sustainable Pest Management Roadmap. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen…
DWR Awards Nearly $17 Million in LandFlex Grants
…demand on aquifers and provides funding to transition to more sustainable practices. LandFlex was developed as a means of accelerating the implementation of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act. President and…
Organic Dairy Producers Still Have Time to Apply for New Assistance Program
…hardships in the organic dairy industry. This assistance will help keep organic dairy operations sustainable until markets return to more normal conditions. Through USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA), $104 million…
Week in Review: Solving Disaster Program Shortfalls & New Avocado Variety Available to Growers
…The Organic Science and Research Investment Act (OSRI Act) seeks to provide additional support to the organic sector. Prioritizing prevention in the Sustainable Pest Management Roadmap features includes proactive efforts…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 07-21-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the climate smart cotton program taking applications, sustainable pest management implementation, workforce development,…
SPM Roadmap Implementation Guided by Industry Feedback
The Sustainable Pest Management Roadmap establishes “big picture goals” for 2050. There are also several benchmark objectives along the path toward transitioning away from certain pesticides and management approaches. Director…
Prevention A Critical Component of Sustainable Pest Management Roadmap
The Sustainable Pest Management Roadmap features several components for transitioning away from certain pesticides and management approaches. Investments in research and improvements to pesticide registration protocols are considered keystone actions…
Organic Science and Research Investment Act Introduced
…meet the growing market demand for organic products,” said Nick Rossi, Policy Specialist for the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook…