…thrive.” USDA’s New Farmers website has in depth information for new farmers and ranchers, including: how to increase access to land and capital; build new market opportunities; participate in conservation…
USDA Announces Landmark Commitment to Improve Sage-Grouse Habitat
…conservation efforts that will benefit ranchers and also the distinct population of greater sage-grouse population that lives along the border of Nevada and California. The bi-state population of sage-grouse is…
Governor Brown Commemorates California Pollinator Week
…for maintaining biodiversity and healthy ecosystems. The health of our national forests and grasslands depends on pollination. These open spaces provide forage, fish and wildlife, timber, water, mineral resources and…
FID Extends Water Deliveries
Growers in the Fresno Irrigation District get an extension on their water deliveries. During the Board Meeting held on June 17, the Board of Directors unanimously voted to extend the…
Almond Board: Late Season Irrigation Vital
As almond growers look toward next year’s crop, how they managed this year’s small supply of water could make a big difference in yields. Sabrina Hill has more. Late Season…
California Farmers Invited to Farm Bill Workshops
…farm bill. Anita Brown is the Public Affairs Director for the Natural Resources Conservation Service in California, just one the four USDA agencies involved in the workshops. The other three…
CDFA Announces Available Funding for State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program
…to provide financial assistance to agricultural operations for implementation of water conservation measures that result in increased water efficiency and reduced greenhouse gas emissions. “Water conservation is essential as we…
USDA and Farm Bureau Co-host Meetings to Answer Farm Bill Questions
The new 2014 Farm Bill brought changes in conservation, commodity programs, crop insurance, rural development programs, loans, disaster programs, energy opportunities and much more. Many of these changes will take…
NRCS Drought Assistance Averts Hazardous Wind Erosion in the Klamath Basin
…the water shut off in 2001,” Byrne added. “Farmers and ranchers are using and managing water much more efficiently. The amount of snow pack and lake water available in the…
New Funding for Fight Against Citrus Greening
…including providing disaster relief to farmers and ranchers; strengthening risk management tools; expanding access to rural credit; funding critical research; establishing innovative public-private conservation partnerships; developing new markets for rural-made…
Almond Board Water Group Helps Growers
In today’s Almond Update, we learn about a group within the board that focuses on water issues. Sabrina Hill has more. Almond Board water group The almond board keeps a…
Ongoing Water Crisis Takes Toll on Citrus
…that comparing his available water with the amount of water needed for irrigation, it was clear there was not enough to go around. Without adequate water, the trees would die…
Two CA Water Districts to Benefit from Grants
Two Central California water districts will benefit from $1 million in grants. Sabrina Hill has more. Funds for groundwater projects The $1 million in WaterSMART grants for the Southwest Groundwater…