…Cap and Trade program,” said Isom. The Carl Moyer Memorial Air Quality Standards Attainment Program, along with programs offered by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service have been able to…
Snow Level Still Below Average Despite Late Winter Storms
…results – while better than they were a few weeks ago – still underscore the need for widespread careful and wise use of our water supplies,” California Department of Water…
Southwest U.S. Producers Facing an Expanding Drought
An Associated Press Report says drought has begun to tighten its grip on a large area of the southwest United States. Farmers, ranchers, and water managers are getting ready for…
Almond Update: Starting Efficiency With First Water
California is warming up this week and growers are seeing a lot of green on the trees. Producers will be looking to apply their first water of the season if…
Grant Funding Available for the 2018 Alternative Manure Management Program
…methane emissions. Applicants must access the 2018 Request for Grant Applications at www.cdfa.ca.gov/oefi/ammp/ for detailed program requirements and application instructions. CDFA has partnered with the State Water Resources Control Board…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 03-27-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Taylor Hillman. Growers are feeling better about this year’s water situation with all of the weather seen in…
USDA Announces $8.4 Million to Support Veterans and Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers
…The 2501 Program was originally authorized by the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990. 2501 grants seek to enhance the equitable participation of socially disadvantaged and veteran farmers…
NRCS, Partners Seek to Assist Bi-State Sage-Grouse Area Ranchers with Conservation through Partnership Project
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is accepting applications for the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) – Livestock in Harmony with Bi-State Sage-Grouse project. This RCPP project contains two funding…
President Trump Signs Omnibus
…disappointment in the lack of language related to the Waters of the U.S. rule. “We had hoped Congress would include language that would have authorized the administrator of the Environmental…
USDA Provides Funds to Protect Agriculture and Plants from Pests and Diseases
…critical research; establishing innovative public-private conservation partnerships; developing new markets for American products; and investing in infrastructure, housing and community facilities to help improve quality of life throughout America. For…
Perdue Comments Regarding Omnibus Spending Bill
…important boost as we look to improve the economy in rural America. Finally, the omnibus clears away red tape for participants in conservation programs by exempting them from having to…
Almond Update: Monitor for Irrigation Timing
It’s been a different winter for almond growers this season. What started out to be a dry turned in some growers needing to apply water for frost protection, followed by…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 03-13-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Taylor Hillman. Today we get an update on water storage project funding and hear how a potential new…
Citrus Showcase Addresses Several Industry Concerns
…State Water Commission recently caused a delay in the development of several potential water projects including Temperance Flat and Sites Reservoir. “It’s extremely frustrating,” Nelsen said about the decision that…