U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency Administrator Val Dolcini announced that beginning today farmers in eligible counties may enroll in the Cotton Transition Assistance Program (CTAP). The deadline…
CDFA Funds 5 ‘Dairy Digester’ Projects in Central Valley
…as identified by the California Environmental Protection Agency. Disadvantaged communities in the Central Valley will benefit from improved air and water quality protections, as well as job creation. Additionally, Central…
Record Number of Farmers and Ranchers Certified Under 2014 Farm Bill Conservation Compliance
…that can still be reconciled. The Farm Service Agency is proactively reaching back out to all of these producers before their sales closing date and working with individuals facing extenuating…
Almond Board: Be Mindful of Dust During Harvest
As growers prepare for harvest season, Associate Director, Environmental Affairs for the Almond Board of California Gabriele Ludwig says be mindful of all the dust involved. Almond Update July 9…
Cotton Transition Assistance Program Enrollment Begins Today
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency Administrator Val Dolcini announced that beginning today farmers in eligible counties may enroll in the Cotton Transition Assistance Program (CTAP). The deadline…
USDA Energy Biomass Retrieval Incentives
The USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) began accepting applications on June 30, 2015, from foresters and farmers seeking financial assistance to harvest and deliver biomass to generate clean energy. The…
The California Kitchen: Sweet Bangers and Monterey Sausage
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing sweet bangers and monterey sausage with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here’s what you’ll need: 2 Sweet Potatoes Peeled and Diced…
American Farm Bureau, Agriculture and Industry Groups Ask Court to Ditch EPA’s Unlawful Water Rule
…U.S. Constitution. The groups also challenged EPA’s aggressive grassroots advocacy campaign during the comment period, which reflected a closed mind to concerns expressed by farmers and others. EPA and the…
Polluted Rivers, Lakes and Coastal Waters Need Cleanup and Restoration Plans
…Topaz Lake, EPA will review and approve a finalized list. To view California’s 2012 list of impaired waters and comment on EPA’s action to add Topaz Lake, please visit: http://www.epa.gov/region09/water/tmdl/california.html…
Agricultural Land to be Discussed at Upcoming Ca. State Board of Food and Agriculture Meeting
…by Gov. Brown in 2014. The law requires long-term management of groundwater resources by local water agencies according to economic and environmental needs. SGMA also requires groundwater sustainability plans to…
Breeders Constantly Looking for ‘Next’ Potato
…Potatoes is a breeding company out of Canada, and it has been participating in the Kern County Potato Variety Trial since 1996. Sales manager Gerard Baston says the potato industry…
July Fourth Cookout Costs Less This Year, Still Under $6 Per Person
A Fourth of July cookout of Americans’ favorite foods including hot dogs, cheeseburgers, pork spare ribs, potato salad, baked beans, lemonade and chocolate milk will cost slightly less this year,…
Obama Administration Assists Communities in Building Local Food Systems to Foster Economic Growth
…Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Department of Transportation (DoT), the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC), and the Delta Regional Authority (DRA). The effort is part…
Enrollment for 2016 Dairy Margin Protection Program to Begin July 1
…the protections that this safety net program can provide during periods of market downturns.” The Margin Protection Program gives participating dairy producers the flexibility to select coverage levels best suited…
