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Relief to farmworkers available in new USDA program

The new Farm and Food Workers Relief grant is accepting applications until Feb. 8, 2022, for its $665 million in relief funding. more »

Water investment boost sought in proposed California ballot initiative

The Water Infrastructure Funding Act of 2022 is now being circulated for signatures and seeks an annual supply increase of 5 million acre-feet of water. more »

Agricultural microbe product startup wins $250,000 in AgSharks competition

After competing against four other finalists, 3Bar Biologics will receive international recognition, access to an expansive and valuable network, mentoring, and the opportunity to take its microbe tech to market. more »

‘Unintended consequences’ seen as result of neonicotinoids restrictions

USDA's IR-4 Project's analysis concludes that the agriculture industry could be disrupted by restricting neonics in specialty crops. more »

Irrigation for drought, fertility resilience in almond systems awarded

$25 million for 18 On-Farm Trials projects across the country will help partners work with producers to test and adopt climate-smart systems. more »

Western Growers reacts to passage of bipartisian infrastructure bill

The legislation – H.R. 3684 – provides $550 billion in new spending on physical infrastructure over the next five years, with an estimated $45 billion to California. more »

California Farm Labor Contractors plan annual forum

Any ag labor-related professionals are invited to attend the virtual meeting, which will be presented in English and Spanish and feature over 30 educational classes. more »