At last year’s Almond Conference, local Groundwater Sustainability Agencies were being finalized, and the discussion around sustainable plans was looking at every possible idea. Grower and California State Board of…
Several Factors Increasing Northern Pistachio Acreage, Including SGMA
…San Juaquin as a result of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act, that’s already starting to drive people to look up north,” she said. Listen to the full radio report. Several Factors Increasing…
USDA Makes $15 Million Available for Farming Assistance Program
…more sustainable farming and ranching operations.” The 2501 Program is administered by the OPPE, which has awarded more than $119 million in grants over the past 16 years. Initially established…
Chlorpyrifos Alternative Plan Released After Months of Work
…to continue our combined efforts to provide safer and more sustainable crop protection tools to California’s farmers,” DPR Director Val Dolcini said in a press release. “Working with community organizations,…
Composting: Disposing of Kitchen Food Scraps and Garden Waste
A beginner’s guide to composting. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Home composting is a win-win activity. Not only is it a sustainable way of disposing of kitchen…
Burger King Commercial Sparks Science Rooted Methane Reduction Conversation
…yes, it is possible for animal agriculture to be more sustainable. It will buy us time to fight climate change. But fossil fuel CO2 is the largest GHG source by…
New Management Practice Proposals Being Accepted for AMMP
…increasing sustainable agriculture, among others. CDFA received 79 applications requesting $50.8 million in grant funds for 2020 AMMP projects. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet…
USMCA First Ever Trade Deal to Include Environmental Provisions
…focused on, “recognizing the importance of sustainable use of biological diversity and sharing of genetic resources.” The administrator also said the USMCA works to protect farmers who use different pesticides…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 07-08-20
…an ag-tech startup that is getting substantial backing for sustainable biopesticides and get a first-hand account of USDA’s food box program. Tune in to the show for these news stories,…
Climate Crisis Action Plan Recognizes Value of Agriculture
…emissions without creating disincentives that would inhibit the continued advancement toward a more sustainable U.S. fertilizer industry,” The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) President and CEO Corey Rosenbusch said in a news…
NIFA Grant Helps UCR Develop Agricultural Technology
…research that promotes sustainable systems will result in long-term improvements in agricultural practices that will benefit consumers, farmers, and the environment.” The long-term goal of the UCR project is to…
Resilience 2020 Expands to Highlight Sustainability of Cattle Industry
…the sustainability practices that make the state a world leader in beef production. More information about what makes Californians leaders in sustainable beef production, and how the industry continues to…
Meyer Receives Bradford-Rominger Agricultural Sustainability Leadership Award
…of the Bradford-Rominger award include UC Cooperative Extension advisors Rachael Long, Rachel Surls and David Lewis, Sustainable Conservation’s Director of Resources Daniel Mountjoy, UCCE advisor Rose Hayden-Smith, UCCE specialist Ken…
Legislation Seeks to Address San Joaquin Valley Canals
…one million acres of productive farmland. Supporting water infrastructure and maximizing the value and efficiency of water supplies will become even more important as the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act continues…