…disadvantaged, tribal and veteran farmers and ranchers. An additional $400,000 will help establish the Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers Policy Research Center at Alcorn State University in Lorman, Miss. “Today’s…
CDFA Funds $9.38 Million to Assist Farmers in Drought
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has selected 100 projects totaling $9.38 million from the State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program (SWEEP) to implement on-farm water irrigation systems…
USDA Funds New Pilot Project
…for crop-based agriculture,” says Dr. Ludwig. “This project will build on the legacy of decades of air quality research funded by the California Almond industry.” – See more at: http://www.almonds.com/consumers/media-center/latest-news/2015/09/usda-funds-new-pilot-project-help-almond-growers-gain#sthash.HQrM63JU.dpuf…
The Western View: California Grown
…placing highway signs and banners informing the public about California farming – things like “Farms contribute $118 Billion to the California economy”, and “Farmers spent $3 billion on irrigation efficiency…
Fresno State Signs Agreement of Collaboration With University in Mexico
…agricultural economics, agricultural industries, forestry, irrigation and rural sociology courses. Increasing the global reach of the Jordan College was a key point in the 2014 campus report by the President’s…
American Agri-Women Finishing Drive Across America as Part of 40th Anniversary Celebration
…stop will be held on June 12 at Bayer’s Bee Care Center in North Carolina. Penobscot McCrum is a vertically integrated company that specializes in every aspect of potatoes. The…
NRCS Partners in California Receive $2.7 Million for Conservation Innovations
…work to demonstrate and develop systems for irrigation management and scheduling, and will work with farmers to better track nitrogen inputs in their fields. The University of California Regents will…
Commentary: FDA Overreaches with New Food-Safety Regulations
…critical sources of irrigation water, and would require extremely high compliance costs on the farm. We hope FDA follows our recommendation to create water guidelines in the produce rule, as…
Water Cuts Threaten Rice Field Bird Habitat
…supply is unknown. Other irrigation districts and water users have had their water diversions curtailed. In other areas, there is groundwater, but pumping water is expensive and so far agency…
USDA Offers Help to Fire-Affected Farmers and Ranchers
…USDA disaster preparedness and response. For more information on USDA disaster assistance programs, please contact your local USDA Service Center. To find your local USDA Service Center go to http://offices.usda.gov….
Ag Program Coming to Top Counties
Several leading agriculture-producing counties will see an ag education program coming to their area. Ag Program Coming to Top Counties The FARMS leadership program from the Center for Land Based…
Tight U.S. Supply Boosts Sales of Specialty Eggs
…center, forcing him to look to several brokers to source his eggs. “I actually bought some from people I usually sell to,” he said. “I said, ‘I don’t care what…
Progress Reported on Planning for Sites Reservoir
…Glenn-Colusa Irrigation District general manager. In August 2010, Glenn-Colusa Irrigation District, Reclamation District 108, Tehama-Colusa Canal Authority, Maxwell Irrigation District, Glenn and Colusa counties and Yolo County Flood and Water…
Sustainable Groundwater Management Act – Informational Meetings Planned
…Management Act (SGMA) and to answer questions from the public: October 21st – Valley Glen, CA: Los Angeles Valley College Campuss Center Building Monarch Hall, 5800 Fulton Ave, Valley Glen,…