Farming Secrets

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Hence, researchers put LiDAR on drones which gave birth to forest and agricultural drones. Drone services won’t miss […] The post How LiDAR Drones are Used in Agriculture and Forestry Management appeared first on Farming Secrets.

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Food Tank

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Climate Change Conference, the Institutional Investors Group on Climate Change (IIGCC) announced that a prominent sustainable investment framework will upgrade the importance of the agriculture, forestry, and fisheries sector for the finance community. Can we please count on you to be part of our growing movement?

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Real Agriculture

JANUARY 25, 2024

Derrick Bragg served as Newfoundland and Labrador’s minister of fisheries, forestry, and agriculture from 2021 to mid-2023 when he announced he’d been diagnosed with tongue cancer. Farm groups in Newfoundland and Labrador have posthumously recognized the province’s former ag minister two days after his passing.

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ATTRA

JULY 12, 2023

USDA announced that it will invest $300 million to improve measurement, monitoring, reporting and verification of greenhouse gas emissions and carbon sequestration in climate-smart agriculture and forestry.

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Real Agriculture

DECEMBER 11, 2023

This is the fourth draft protocol under Canada’s Greenhouse Gas Offset Credit System, following those for refrigeration, landfill methane (completed), and forestry (in draft). Environment and Climate Change Canada has published its draft protocol for Reducing Enteric Methane Emissions from Beef Cattle (REME protocol). Read More

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NASDA

JUNE 9, 2023

Further reducing greenhouse gas emissions throughout the agricultural and forestry supply chain will require a comprehensive effort involving financial and technical assistance, research investments, proactive response to innovation, public-private partnerships, and a commitment to equitable opportunities for all producers.

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Farmbrite

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Source: Mississippi State University (MSU) news release A groundbreaking development in agriculture is taking root at Mississippi State University (MSU). This remarkable initiative builds upon MSU's longstanding commitment to precision agriculture and its rich history of innovation in the field.

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Climate and Agriculture in the Southeast

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

If you follow national climate news, you have probably seen a lot of splashy information on the 5th National Climate Assessment, which was released Tuesday morning to a lot of acclaim and a huge roll-out of information about the changing climate in the United States. I was one of the authors of the Southeast chapter, […] Read More

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AgriLife Today

JANUARY 3, 2024

The five-year project is designed to work with Texas producers to adopt climate-smart agriculture and forestry practices, assess the. Read More → The post Texas Climate-Smart Initiative opens producer application period first appeared on AgriLife Today.

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Photo credit: Lindsey Scalera With spring on the horizon, US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced a number of funding opportunities for sustainable agriculture. For more detailed information on these and other USDA grant programs, see NSAC’s Grassroots Guide to Federal Food and Farm Programs.

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AgriLife Today

MARCH 26, 2024

Hood Family Foundation provides $5 million to support formation of Center for Greenhouse Gas Management in Agriculture and Forestry When it comes to philanthropy, John Hood Ph.D., and his wife Sally are always searching for the next impactful prospect.

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ATTRA

APRIL 23, 2024

USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is opening a third ranking signup period for Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) climate-smart agriculture and forestry funding in Rhode Island under the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). Apply by May 17, 2024, to be considered for funding in the current cycle.

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Real Agriculture

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

In this episode, hear from: Debra Conlon, Grain Farmers of Ontario, on Bill C-234, currently under consideration by the Senate ag and forestry committee, and an update on fertilizer. For RealAgriculture, that means the return of RealAg Politics. For RealAgriculture, that means the return of RealAg Politics. Read More

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Real Agriculture

MAY 23, 2023

Alberta Forestry, Parks & Tourism says. As part of the provincial state of emergency, the province is accepting applications for temporary grazing on vacant public lands. More information can be found by calling 310-LAND (5263.) Read More

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Western FarmPress

AUGUST 24, 2023

The Rittenour Award for Production Agriculture & Forestry Research was presented to Auburn University's Steve Li.

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Far Eastern Agriculture

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Leading innovative grow light solutions provider, LE Worldwide Limited (LEW) recently signed a co-research collaborative agreement between its subsidiary and the Beijing Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences (BAAFS), striving to develop cutting-edge agricultural solutions that align with government goals for efficient, sustainable agriculture (..)

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Western FarmPress

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Helpline geared to state’s agricultural, forestry communities.

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Organic Farming Research

JULY 12, 2023

Today, the Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF) is happy to deliver to the leadership of Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, & Forestry a letter in support of the Strengthening Organic Agriculture Research Act.

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Far Eastern Agriculture

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Leading innovative grow light solutions provider, LE Worldwide Limited (LEW) recently signed a co-research collaborative agreement between its subsidiary and the Beijing Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences (BAAFS), striving to develop cutting-edge agricultural solutions that align with government goals for efficient, sustainable agriculture (..)

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Food Tank

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Contributing authors: Liza Greene , Elena Seeley , and Alessandra Uriarte The food and agriculture movement made incredible strides over the last year—but our work isn’t done yet! These groups are continuing to push for food and agriculture systems that are economically, socially, and environmentally just and equitable.

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NASDA

JANUARY 25, 2024

The strength and predictability of the program is only more critical given the uncertainty that characterizes the production agriculture sector. Debbie Stabenow, Chairwoman, Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Sen. John Boozman, Ranking Member, Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Rep.

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ATTRA

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

USDA announced that more than $3 billion in Inflation Reduction Act funding will be available for agricultural producers and forest landowners nationwide to participate in voluntary conservation programs and adopt climate-smart practices in fiscal year 2024.

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AgriLife Today

AUGUST 4, 2023

The $65 million project, funded by USDA’s Natural Resource. Read More → The post AgriLife Research kicks off climate-smart project appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

MARCH 7, 2024

Thursday, March 14th, at noon ET on Capitol Hill Washington, DC, March 8, 2024 – A group of farmers and ranchers will demonstrate and discuss how climate-smart agriculture programs benefit their work at an event in the Russell Senate Office building hosted by LCV Education Fund and the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition.

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NASDA

JUNE 28, 2024

NASDA represents the commissioners, secretaries, and directors of the state departments of agriculture in all 50 states and 4 U.S. State departments of agriculture are responsible for a wide range of programs, with conservation and environmental protection among their chief responsibilities. territories.

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ATTRA

JULY 13, 2023

USDA published a Federal Register Notice requesting public input by August 11, 2023, on the draft Federal Strategy to Advance Greenhouse Gas Measurement and Monitoring for the Agriculture and Forestry Sectors.

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Food Politics

MAY 7, 2024

On May 1, Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), chair of the Senate Agriculture Committee introduced her version of this year’s delayed farm bill: The Rural Prosperity and Food Security Act. The farm bill ought to be an opportunity to bring agricultural policy in line with health policy and to focus on producing food healthy for people and the planet.

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NASDA

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

. — At the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture 2023 Annual Meeting in Cheyenne, Wyoming, exemplary employees of state departments of agriculture will be honored for their service, communication and administration on behalf of their state. “We Congratulations to the 2023 NASDA Honor Award Recipients: James A.

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ATTRA

JUNE 12, 2024

They were funded through a Connecticut Department of Agriculture Climate Smart Farming: Agriculture and Forestry Grant given to UConn Extension. The microgrants up to $2,400 are for essential equipment, tools, seeds, soil amendments, installation costs paid to contractors, and farm field preparation.

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ATTRA

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Projects can address topics such as Soil Health; Urban Agriculture and Conservation Education; Forestry Implementation; Pollinator Habitat Enhancement; Wildlife Habitat Enhancement; Georgia Native Warm Season Grasses; and Aquatic/Water Quality.

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Agwired

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is providing $2.3 billion for the Regional Agricultural Promotion Program and support for specialty crop industries to diversify export markets and $1 billion to help address global hunger. farmers and the international community.

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ATTRA

JULY 21, 2023

The 2023 Virginia FAIRS Agricultural and Forestry Innovation Challenge “Bull Pen” is an entrepreneurial and innovation competition for eligible businesses across the Commonwealth. Its purpose is to encourage and facilitate agricultural and forestry entrepreneurship for the benefit of industry and the Commonwealth of Virginia.

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Climate and Agriculture in the Southeast

JANUARY 17, 2024

The Southern Region Extension Forestry group has announced a 6-week webinar series on silvopasture to be held on Tuesdays at 1 pm starting on January 30. Here is what their Facebook page says: We are excited to announce the sixth season of the Woodland Stewards Webinar Series! Join us on Tuesdays at 1 pm from […] Read More

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ATTRA

APRIL 2, 2024

USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) announced a cooperative agreement with Maine under the Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program. Maine’s Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry will fund projects for on-farm facility infrastructure improvements. Applications are due by April 29, 2024.

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NASDA

JUNE 12, 2023

News Article The South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources is seeking applicants for a Watershed Protection Program Administrator. This position reports to the Director of the Division of Resource Conservation and Forestry or the Department Secretary in the Director’s absence.

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ATTRA

APRIL 30, 2024

Climate-smart agriculture and forestry practices and principles. Projects must address one or more of the following priorities: Local natural resource concerns. Encourage existing and new partnerships through emphasizing equity in advancing the resource needs of underserved communities.

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NASDA

JUNE 6, 2024

State departments of agriculture, like USDA, are dedicated to protecting farmers, farmworkers, and the workforce throughout the entire supply chain. We ask USDA to continue to recognize the important partnership between state departments of agriculture and state health departments.

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