…essential to a reliable and resilient water system. The California Groundwater website offers links and news from state, local and non-governmental agencies. Find out more at groundwater.ca.gov 2015 Amendments Added…
CDFA Announces 2016 Funding for the SWEEP
SACRAMENTO, November 20, 2015 – The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) will begin accepting applications today, November 20, 2015, for the State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program (SWEEP)….
USDA Announces $350 Million Available to Help Landowners
…Sage Grouse habitat in Saguache County and in the Upper Colorado River Corridor Priority Landscape located in Grand County. In FY 2014 and FY 2015, NRCS invested more than $600…
Thanksgiving Dinner Up
…for consistent price comparisons. Item 2014 Price 2015 Price Difference Misc. ingredients 3.48 3.18 -.30 Sweet potatoes, 3 lbs. 3.56 3.57 +.01 Whipping cream, 1/2 pint 2.00 1.94 -.06 Milk,…
Prather Ranch Named 2015 California Leopold Conservation Award Recipient
…Prather Ranch as the recipient of the prestigious 2015 California Leopold Conservation Award. The award honors private landowner achievement in the voluntary stewardship and management of natural resources. Prather Ranch,…
Charter of Milan Establishes Important Values for a Sustainable World
The 2015 World’s Fair recently concluded in Milan, Italy, and an important development was the Charter of Milan, described by its authors as a moral, non-binding commitment to achieve such…
CDFA Wants You!
…on the Technical Review Committee must submit a completed application form and a copy of their résumé to grants@cdfa.ca.gov before 5 p.m. on December 10, 2015. Please reference page two…
Daily Exercise Program
…everyday. Daily Exercise For more tips on a daily exercise program check out Kansas State University Walk Kansas Facebook page and learn more about Kansas State University’s Walk Kansas Program…
On the Job Fitness
…to get us on our feet – even if our job requires us to sit all day. Job Fitness Check out Kansas State University Walk Kansas Facebook page or for…
2015 California Almond Nursery Sales Report
…Survey. RESULTS There were at least 12.23 million almond trees sold by California nurseries since June 1, 2014. Based on the Almond Acreage Survey, plantings from 2010 to 2015 were…
CDFA Awards Nearly $2 Million for Six Nitrogen Projects
…cropland. 2015 Demonstration of a Combined New Leaf Sampling Technique for Nitrogen Analysis and Nitrogen Applications Approach in Almonds Researchers will demonstrate the benefits of early-season leaf sampling to predict…
Asian Citrus Psyllids Detected Within City of Turlock, Stanislaus County
…two Asian citrus psyllids on a residential property within the City of Turlock in Stanislaus County. Two Asian citrus psyllids were confirmed on Monday, October 26, 2015. To establish the…
Agriculture Partners Host Fresno Outreach Conference for Latino Growers
…with a farmer panel and an evening networking reception. Who: Approximately 200 Hispanic farmers and ranchers have already registered to attend. When: Tuesday, November 3, 2015, 9 a.m. to 5…
Proposal to Revoke Chlorpyrifos Food Residue Tolerances
EPA is proposing to revoke all food residue tolerances for the insecticide chlorpyrifos. At this time, EPA is unable to make a safety finding as required under the Federal Food,…
