…More information on needed donation items is available on the Colusa County Farm Bureau Facebook page. An account also has been set up at Tri-Counties Bank in Colusa for cash…
USDA Extends Dairy Margin Protection Program Deadline
…were enrolled in 2015 that they need to make a coverage election for 2016 and pay the $100 administration fee. Although any unpaid premium balances for 2015 must be paid…
Fresno State Signs Agreement of Collaboration With University in Mexico
To foster new international relationships and offer greater opportunities for their students, Fresno State and the Chapingo Autonomous University of Mexico signed an agreement to establish the exchange of students,…
Senate Reauthorizes Mandatory Livestock Price Reporting Without Critical Provision
…vulnerable to future government shutdowns. Due to these differences, the legislation now must be conferenced with the House, and signed by the President prior to expiration on Sept. 30, 2015….
USDA Commits $2.5 Million to Expand New Farmer Education
…evaluation periods to review applications, with the deadlines of Nov. 20, 2015, Jan. 22, 2015, Mar. 18, 2016, and May 27, 2016. Awards between $20,000 and $100,000 per applicant will…
Hearing On Proposed California Federal Milk Marketing Order
…USDA Hearing on Proposed Milk Marketing Order can be heard HERE. (Audio only) Please visit the revised California Hearing Page for all hearing information including logistics, proposals, transcripts and exhibits….
California’s FREP/WPHA Conference Comes to Seaside November 5-6, 2015
…the Embassy Suites in Seaside, California, on November 5 and 6, 2015. This event brings together industry professionals and academic researchers to learn about the latest research and sound management…
CDFA Seeks Public Comments on New Program Priorities of the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
…program priorities.) All interested parties may submit comments to grants@cdfa.ca.gov beginning September 18, 2015 at 5 p.m. until October 2, 2015 at 5 p.m. (Comments from specialty crop stakeholders are…
American Agri-Women Finishing Drive Across America as Part of 40th Anniversary Celebration
…then will travel along the East Coast, finally parking in Portland, Maine, for AAW’s 2015 annual convention in early November. Throughout the Drive, AAW’s more than 50 affiliates have hosted…
CDFA Seeks Public Comments On New Program Priorities
…program priorities.) All interested parties may submit comments to grants@cdfa.ca.gov beginning September 18, 2015 at 5 p.m. until October 2, 2015 at 5 p.m. (Comments from specialty crop stakeholders are…
“It’s All in the Sauce” Contest at the 7th Annual Testicle Festival
…a rocky mountain oyster, now is the time! Please call the Agri-Culture Office for tickets, 831-722-6622 or go online www.agri-culture.us. Visit the Testicle Festival Facebook Page for additional information: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Testicle-Festival…
2015-2016 Blue Jacket Bonanza Program
…area students involved in FFA, who can demonstrate a passion for FFA and provide examples of how the students have earned the privilege to receive a jacket from this Program,…
Monterey Mushrooms Awards $204,000 in Scholarships
Monterey Mushrooms employees/parents & scholarship winners 147 children of Monterey Mushrooms employees will receive a combined $204,128 in scholarship awards for the 2015-16 academic year. Dependent children of full-time employees…
Tulare County Farm Bureau Announces New Youth Leadership Class
…more information. The following are the students selected for the 2015-2016 Youth Leadership Program: Joslyn Buckley, Monache High School Christopher Coelho, Woodlake High School Elijah Ewing, Exeter Union High School…
