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USDA news release The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced a Request for Applications (RFA) for the new Pandemic Response and Safety (PRS) Grant program and encourages eligible entities to apply now for funds. Applications must be submitted electronically through the grant … Continue reading →

From a USDA News Release The USDA has announced the selection of recipients for more than $6.6 million in grants and cooperative agreements through the Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production. These grants and cooperative agreements build on $4.1 … Continue reading →

The California Attorney General’s office has announced sentencing in a multi-year investigation of recycling fraud in Sacramento County. More than $80 million was paid out to Recycling Services Alliance, a redemption center for California Redemption Value (CRV) materials, based on … Continue reading →

Pumpkins are one of the most famous symbols of fall. According to the USDA, production is widely dispersed throughout the United States, with all states producing some pumpkins. However, about 62 percent of pumpkin acres were cultivated in only ten … Continue reading →

The US Forest Service and the California Conservation Corps (CCC) continue to use the fairgrounds as a base of operations. In this photo, Secretary Ross visits with CCC employees helping with bagged breakfasts and lunches for crews working on the … Continue reading →

For Joe Del Bosque, a California Central Valley farmer, planting and picking cantaloupes has been part of his entire life. His parents immigrated from Mexico to the United States and Joe learned what it takes to grow delicious melons by … Continue reading →

By Bill Poindexter Meat, it’s going to be what’s for dinner for quite a while in these parts – and beyond. Feed the Hungry of Auburn has attended the Gold Country Fair Junior Livestock Auction for 30 years, supporting the … Continue reading →

The largest climate package in state history, Governor Newsom highlights transformative $15 billion in funding to tackle wildfire and drought challenges, build climate resilience in communities, promote sustainable agriculture and advance nation-leading climate agenda Governor signs 24 bills focused on … Continue reading →

When livestock manure decomposes in wet conditions, it produces methane, a greenhouse gas25 times more powerful than carbon dioxide. Changing manure management practices so thatmanure is handled in a dry form can help reduce methane emissions and limit the effects … Continue reading →

CDFA’s State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program (SWEEP) was created to provide financial incentives for agricultural operations to invest in irrigation systems that save water and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Eligible system components include soil moisture monitoring, drip systems, switching … Continue reading →