…Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency programs that can provide financial, disaster or technical assistance to the agricultural community. She spoke with AgNet West before the official announcement Tuesday…
California’s FREP/WPHA Conference Comes to Seaside November 5-6, 2015
The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s (CDFA) Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP) and the Western Plant Health Association (WPHA) are hosting their 23rd annual Fertilizer Research Conference at…
American Agri-Women Finishing Drive Across America as Part of 40th Anniversary Celebration
…and educational professionals. Agri-Pulse Communications is media partner for the Drive. Agri-Pulse is a diversified communications firm that is a trusted farm and rural policy resource in Washington, D.C. AAW’s…
Commentary: FDA Overreaches with New Food-Safety Regulations
…outbreaks.” In addition, FDA was given authority “not to include” raw agricultural commodities that are “low risk.” Despite that directive, FDA again chose the more expansionist path, which is to…
Water Cuts Threaten Rice Field Bird Habitat
…state and federal agencies last week focused on how much water may be available to create managed wetlands, how many acres might be involved and what funding might be available…
2015-2016 Blue Jacket Bonanza Program
The Yuba-Sutter Farm Bureau Fund for Ag Education 501 is proud to announce the application period for the 2015-2016 Blue Jacket Bonanza program is now open. The program is made…
Monterey Mushrooms Awards $204,000 in Scholarships
…pursue higher education degrees at accredited colleges, universities and vocation/technical schools. To apply, the student shares their educational background, academic goals and aspirations, school activities, work experience, and personal achievements….
FSA Offers Help for CA Farmers, Ranchers Affected by Fires
The USDA Farm Service Agency has programs that can help California farmers and ranchers affected by wildfires. Sabrina Hill talks with FSA Administrator Val Dolcini. Full interview, Val Dolcini on…
Almond Board: Almond Education for Kids
The Almond Board has tools available to help school-aged children learn about California almonds. Almond Update for September 17 The Almond Board is a supporter of Ag in the Classroom….
Tulare County Farm Bureau Announces New Youth Leadership Class
…qualities. Participants commit to an 8-month program centered around leadership development, agriculture awareness and government processes. Students take part in monthly educational seminars that focus on issues affecting agriculture, various…
USDA Offers Help to Fire-Affected Farmers and Ranchers
…coverage through the federal crop insurance program administered by the Risk Management Agency (RMA) should contact their crop insurance agent to discuss losses due to fire or other natural causes…
NCF Accepting Applications for Beef Industry Scholarship
…risk management to the beef industry,” said Tim Andriesen, CME Group Managing Director of Agricultural Commodities. “For more than 25 years, NCBA has been a key partner in advancing risk…
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…
Progress Reported on Planning for Sites Reservoir
…increasing in the coming months. “We’ve been vetting this project for five years and advocating for Sites with interest in poten-tially becoming lead agency for the project,” said Thad Bettner,…