…well as helpful grant writing tips. All prospective SCBGP applicants are encouraged to participate. There is no cost to attend the workshops or webinars; however, space is limited and CDFA…
California to Host Listening Session on the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA)
…Growers Association (WGA). For more information about the FSMA listening sessions, including agenda and registration, visit: www.cdfa.ca.gov/is/fsma. Due to limited space you must pre-register; there is no cost for registration….
CA Egg Lawsuit Dismissed
…to take effect in January. But the state attorneys for Missouri, Nebraska, Alabama, Oklahoma, Kentucky and Iowa all sued, saying it would cost their egg producers too much money to…
EPA Announces $183 Million to Improve Water Quality, Infrastructure in California
…of water are lost from leaks in California’s urban water systems every year. This lost water accounts for $250 million in energy costs to transport water. The ability to detect…
Raising the Bar; How Protecting You From Pesticides Has Changed
…more than 1,000 biologists statewide, with about 350 of them dedicated to enforcing pesticide laws at the county level. This includes the responsibility of inspecting growers, applicators, farm labor contractors…
USDA Announces 2014-Crop Sugar Loan Rates and FY 2015 Sugar Program Provisions
…reflect marketing cost differentials. The Commodity Credit Corporation also announced sugar program provisions of the fiscal year (FY) 2015 domestic sugar program. USDA’s Sugar Loan Program provides price support loans…
CDFA to Initiate Second Round of Funding for the State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program (SWEEP)
…workshops and one webinar to provide information on program requirements and the FAAST application process (see below). There is no cost to attend the workshops or webinar. Individuals planning to…
Groundwater Legislation Will be Costly
Water groups around the state are trying to wrap their heads around what the new groundwater legislation process might look like. Groundwater Legislation Will be Costly Kaweah Delta Water Conservation…
Drought Has Strengthened Bond to Ag
…desk. Some growers in the state are paying a high cost for water now, and although that water may not be there in the future, they also can’t afford prices…
Ag Leaders On Hand as Governor Brown Signs Landmark Groundwater Legislation
…signing message can be found here. “California will no longer be the only Western state that does not manage its groundwater,” said Senator Pavley. “The cost of doing nothing is…
Secretary Vilsack Highlights Innovative Conservation Efforts
…the new technologies and approaches. At least 50 percent of the total cost of CIG projects must come from non-federal matching funds, including cash and in-kind contributions provided by the…
EPA Registers New Nematicide Alternative to Restricted-Use Soil Fumigants, Including Methyl Bromide
…exposure. Soil fumigants can be labor intensive, requiring tarping and posting of fields. With its evaluation, EPA confirms that when used in accordance with the newly approved label, fluensulfone meets…
Federal Officials to Tour Southern California Agriculture
…Water quality and use Invasive pests / pest protection / pesticide issues Labor / immigration Supply chain Food safety Organics Sustainable agriculture Best management practices Air quality / energy Trade…
California Labor Agency and California Community Colleges to Administer $1 Million Drought-related Training Program in the San Joaquin Valley
From: California Community Colleges Employment Training Panel Labor & Workforce Development Agency The California Labor and Workforce Development Agency (LWDA), the Employment Training Panel (ETP), and the California Community Colleges…