…each October 1 is the start of a new water year. Water Year 2015 has been noteworthy for much less precipitation than normal in California, temperatures much warmer than normal…
New Steamer Helping Fight HLB
The University of Florida Citrus Research and Education Center’s new citrus tree steamer was on hand at last month’s 2015 Citrus Expo in Florida. Steaming technology is being tested as…
CDFA Funds $9.38 Million to Assist Farmers in Drought
…SWEEP funding was reauthorized in 2015 under AB 91, which authorizes CDFA to distribute up to $10 million directly to agriculture operations for eligible projects. SWEEP is funded through the…
USDA Funds New Pilot Project
The Almond Board of California (ABC) will join with the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) and other partners in carrying out a new USDA-funded pilot project designed to give both almond…
Groups Mobilize Aid in the Wake of Big Wildfires
…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…
