…agency will survey more than 2,600 operations across California and Nevada to determine crop production and supply levels in 2015. “Due to the widespread impact of its results, the June…
DPR 2013 Air Monitoring Shows Most Pesticides Well Below Health Screening Levels
…pesticide levels in the air.” California is the only state that monitors air as part of its continuous reevaluation of pesticides to ensure the protection of workers, public health and…
USDA Seeks Applications for Grants to Help Socially-Disadvantaged Producers
…notice is $175,000. More information on how to apply can be found on page 28937 of the May 20 Federal Register. Applications submitted by mail must be postmarked by July…
Crop Insurance Compliance Deadline Looming
A new requirement for crop insurance recipients must be completed Monday, June 1. Farm Service Agency District Director Chris Keeler has the details on the compliance forms and the other…
USDA Reminds Farmers to Certify Conservation Compliance
…Conservation Certification form AD-1026 is available at local USDA Service Centers or online at www.fsa.usda.gov/AD1026form.When a farmer completes this form, USDA’s Farm Service Agency and Natural Resources Conservation Service staff…
Important Insurance Change Deadline
The Farm Service Agency (FSA) is hitting as many field days as possible to spread the word about a big change in crop insurance policies. Important Insurance Change Deadline FSA…
Vilsack: New Investments in Water Conservation, Resilience Across Drought-Stricken States
…in drought-stricken states apply science-based solutions to mitigate the effects of drought in both the short and long-term. Vilsack also discussed the significant investments by the agency since 2012 to…
CDFA Announces Vacancies On The Fertilizer Research and Education Program’s Technical Advisory Subcommittee
…education proposals for funding and implementation to the department’s Fertilizer Inspection Advisory Board. The FREP funds and facilitates research to advance the environmentally safe use of fertilizing materials within the…
CDFA’s Drought Resources Web Page; a Useful Tool for Farmers, Ranchers and Farmworkers
CDFA’s Drought Resources web page stands as a valuable tool for farmers, ranchers and farmworkers seeking information about the drought in California and assistance programs. The page features links to…
Healthy Soils Initiative: A Foundation for Agricultural Sustainability and Climate Change Resilience
…including CalEPA, CalRecycle, the Water Boards, the Air Resources Board, the Resources Agency, the Department of Conservation, the Department of Water Resources and others to take stock of current programs…
Some Citrus Nurseries Building for Future
…to get new trees that were already paid for. California Department of Food and Agriculture Senior Environmental Scientist Vincent Arellano says some nurseries are moving forward with exclusionary facilities to…
USDA announces $30 Million for Food Entrepreneurs and Agricultural Producers to Develop New Products
…for beginning farmers, military veterans engaging in farming and smaller farm operations participating in the local and regional food system.” More information on how to apply is on page 26528…
NCBA Urges Secretaries to Reject Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee’s Flawed Recommendations
…welcomes an evidence-based discussion on the significant achievements of the overall environmental and social footprint of the beef industry,” said Ellis. “Our producers have a great story to tell on…
CDFA Introduces Pollinator Protection Web Page
…Protection web page as a resource for Californians and others interested in the issue. The web page features links to programs detailing CDFA’s commitment to protecting pollinators in the course…
