…his first term as USDA Secretary, Vilsack appointed Bronaugh to lead the USDA Farm Service Agency in Virginia in 2015. Prior to that Bronaugh also served as Dean of the…
Deadline for CFBF Scholarship Applications Coming Up February 1
…over the state, for a total of more than $167,000 in scholarship monies. The application deadline to apply for this year’s scholarship round is Monday, February 1. The scholarships are…
Submission Deadline for 2021 Ag Day Essay Contest is January 31
…contest is divided into two categories: written essays and video essays. Each of the winners will receive $1,000. The deadline for submitting entries in the essay contest is Sunday, January…
Week in Review: Ag Support in Newsom Budget, Deadline Nearing for Ag Order 4.0
The latest budget proposal from Governor Gavin Newsom contains significant investment in valuable agricultural programs. The recent Ag Order 4.0 hearings have raised a level of concern as the timeline…
Comprehensive Publication on California Rangeland Available from UC ANR
The University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) has released a new publication on rangeland. The Ecology and Management of Annual Rangeland Series is a 200-page publication that’s made available…
Industry Input Encouraged for Shifting Animal Biotech Oversight to USDA
…the rulemaking process. The deadline to submit comments is Friday, February 26. “This is our opportunity to comment, let’s not waste that opportunity,” Van Eenennaam noted. “I think science-based regulation…
CDFA Looking for Proposals for the Fertilizer Research and Education Program
…minimizes environmental impacts of fertilizing materials. Applicants are invited to submit two-page concept proposals by Friday, January 29. Some of the priorities for the 2021 Request for Proposals include addressing…
CCA Offers Approximate Breakdown of CFAP Payments for Livestock Producers
…Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP). The third round of CFAP will provide additional payments to ranchers. “It’s based on the highest inventory of livestock – in my case, cattle –…
USDA Extends Flexibilities Amid Continuing COVID-19 Pandemic
…extended through July 15. Organic certification, replant self-certification and assignment of indemnity have also been extended through June 30. Increased flexibilities are also being afforded to Approved Insurance Providers when…
ARB Offering Virtual One-Stop Trucking Information Event
…ARB. The event schedule and additional information can be found on the TruckStop Training and Events page from ARB. Listen to the radio report below. ARB Offering Virtual One-Stop Trucking Information Event…
CDFA Announces Five CalAgPlate Grant Recipients
…Association of the Future Farmers of America (FFA) has been awarded $197,458 to support program development. CalAgPlate grant funding will be used to bolster program development and increase student access…
FDA Extends Comment Period for FSMA Food Traceability Rule
…January 21. After stakeholders expressed concern about having enough time to review the information collection provisions, the new extended deadline for public comment has been moved to February 22. FDA…
Rural Broadband Projects to Receive $9.2 Billion from FCC
…is significant momentum behind the FCC’s efforts to close the digital divide. We thank the FCC for helping to ensure that high-speed, affordable internet access will continue to be extended…
FMCSA Extends Hours of Service Waivers into 2021
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) recently made another announcement related to Hours-of-Service (HOS). The FMCSA has issued an extended and expanded national emergency declaration…
