EPA West Coast Collaborative announces more than $2 million in grants to reduce harmful diesel emissions in western states and Pacific Island territories San Francisco– The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency …
Microloans Expand Small Farm Finance Options in California
From: USDA Farm Service Agency Microloans Expand Small Farm Finance Options in California “2013 was a great start for microloan program and overall loan activity,” State Director Says (DAVIS, CA) …
U.S. EPA fines agricultural products companies
U.S. EPA fines agricultural products companies $74,880 for pesticide violations in Calif. and Ariz. Violations increased risk of pesticide release to the environment SAN FRANCISCO – The U.S. Environmental Protection …
CDFA Accepting Concept Proposals
CDFA ACCEPTING CONCEPT PROPOSALS FOR 2014 FERTILIZER RESEARCH AND EDUCATION GRANTS SACRAMENTO, December 17, 2013 – The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP) is …
California Among States Getting Grants for Schools
USDA Awards Grants for New School Food Service Equipment to Help Schools Improve the Quality of Meals WASHINGTON, Dec. 18, 2013 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that the …
Fresno State Earns State Titles at Farm Bureau Collegiate Competition
(December 13, 2013) — Fresno State agriculture student Jake Carlson won the individual state championship at the California Farm Bureau’s Collegiate Discussion Meet competition and the 10-member Jordan College of …
Fresno County Cotton Plowdown Requirements
PRESS RELEASE: Fresno County Cotton Plowdown Requirements Les Wright, Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer FRESNO… Fresno County Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer, Les Wright, urges all cotton growers to complete their plowdown activities as soon as …
Under Secretary Elisabeth Hagen departs from USDA
WASHINGTON, November 15, 2013 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Agriculture Under Secretary Elisabeth Hagen today made the following statements on Under Secretary Hagen’s departure from USDA: Statement from Under …
Water Series: CVP at 75 Percent
The Bureau of Reclamation’s Central Valley Project started water year 2014 at about 75 percent of the 15-year average. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to open or download audio report. Sponsored …
CDFA Specialty Crop Block Grant Technical Review Committee
The California Department of Food and Agriculture has an opportunity for someone who wants to serve as a reviewer on the 2014 Specialty Crop Block Grant Technical Review Committee. Click …
Westlands Water District Supports California Agencies’ Request for Dialogue on Newly Released Draft Action Plan for Water
Westlands Water District supports the goals of the draft California Water Action Plan, a proposal to secure reliable water supplies, restore important species and habitat, and construct a more resilient …
NASS Announces Changes to November Crop Production Report
Issued October 24, 2013 by the Agricultural Statistics Board of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Statistics Service. USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will publish information in the …
Committee on Agriculture Response to President Obama
The following is a news release from the House Committee on Agriculture. Fact Check Mr. President: The House and Senate Have Already Started Farm Bill Negotiations Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester …
No Citrus Crop Forecast Friday, October 11
The USDA Agricultural Statistics Board will not be meeting this week. Employees have been told to cancel travel arrangements to Washington, DC. There will be no citrus forecast released on …