The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is now accepting proposals for the 2014 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program designed to enhance the competitiveness of the Golden State’s specialty…
Deadline for Milk Income Loss Contract Program
…that MILC payments were available must be submitted by Nov. 1, 2013. “The MILC program helps dairy producers get through tough economic times,” said Garcia. “When low dairy prices create…
Small Farm Conference Scholarships Available
…unable to cover expenses, the Conference is accepting scholarship applications through December 6, 2013. Highlighting the 27th edition of this valuable and informative event are a wide variety of field…
2014 Specialty Crop Block Grant Workshops
…November 14, 2013 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Orange County UC South Coast Research and Extension Center 7601 Irvine Boulevard Irvine, CA 92618 November 19, 2013 9:30 a.m. – 11:30…
Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance Wants Farm Bill
The Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance was among those pleased in the announcement of the first public meeting for the 2013 Farm Bill conference. Julie McPeake reports. Click to Open…
NASS Announces Changes to November Crop Production Report
…be included in the 2013 Annual Crop Production report scheduled for release in January 2014. NASS cancelled the October Crop Production report due to the lapse in federal funding and…
DCHA Launches Membership Drive
…producers. As part of the organization’s redefined structure and vision, DCHA is offering the remaining 2013 months as free membership to new members who sign-up for 2014 membership through Dec….
Rescheduled USDA Citrus Crop Forecast Date Set
The rescheduled USDA/NASS citrus crop forecast of the 2013-2014 season will be released Friday, November 8th. Hear the LIVE website audio stream program to begin about 9:00 a.m. Friday, November…
CAPCA Conference Underway
Ag professionals from California head to Reno this week for the California Association of Pest Control Advisors 2013 conference. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
USDA Announces Cancellation and Postponement of Selected Reports Impacted by the Lapse in Federal Funding
…The next scheduled release for these reports is November 8, 2013. Additionally, NASS’s Crop Progress reports scheduled for October 7th and 15th are cancelled. NASS’s Cattle on Feed and Peanut…
World Ag Expo Launches Video Contest
…2014, “Feeding Tomorrow’s World”. Click to Open or Download Audio Report Entrants are asked to tell the true story of agriculture and the people who work to provide the products…
Denham Appointed to House-Senate Farm Bill Conference
U.S. Representative Jeff Denham (R-Turlock) issued the following statement after being appointed to the conference between the House and Senate on the 2013 Farm Bill: “I am honored to have…
California Table Grape Update
…season export demand, there are plentiful supplies of green, red and black California grapes. Shipments in 2013 are running slightly ahead of last year’s timing, plus a larger crop is…