…subsidy as mandated by the Farm Bill. This will impact crops beginning with the May 20, 2014 actuarial filing and continue through the November 30, 2014 actuarial filing. Prohibition of…
California Milk Advisory Board Partners with Coolhaus to Celebrate Ice Cream Month and the Sensational “Ice Cream” Sandwiches of Summer
…Jennifer Giambroni, Director of Communications for the CMAB. “And what better way to enjoy a scoop of California ice cream than between two cookies – another one of our favorite…
Shock Factor May Help Conservation Message
…made. Shock Factor May Help Conservation Message California dairies are efficient already due to industry standards but Medeiros says they want consumers to know they are still trying to better…
California and Mexico – a Win-Win Relationship
…the notion of “ganar-ganar,” or a “win-win” relationship was mentioned more than once. Our discussions have focused not only on building stronger trade relationships between our two markets, but in…
USDA Announces Grants to Help Veterans and Minority Farmers Get Started in Agriculture
…will build a stronger agricultural future for our country and for the world.” Deputy Secretary Harden made this announcement at the White House during the Future of American Agriculture Champions…
Sec. Ross in Mexico City for Governor Brown’s Trade Mission
…in California and Mexico. The Governor’s trade mission to Mexico is an opportunity to further build these connections and to increase cooperation between our governments and the private sector. Within…
Almond Board: Addressing FSMA
The Food and Drug Administration is taking comments about their Food Safety Modernization Act that will reform safety guidelines across the board and the Almond Board is voicing their concerns….
New Research Benefits Rice Growers, Livestock Producers
A UC Cooperative researcher may have found a win-win scenario to help livestock producers and rice growers manage the drought a little better. Sabrina Hill has the story. Rice Straw…
Research Projects to Improve Plant Feedstocks for Bioenergy Production
…year will build upon gains in genetic and genomic resources for bioenergy and biofuels. The projects will accelerate the breeding of optimized dedicated bioenergy feedstocks through a better understanding of…
Farm Leader: Drought Losses Could Have Been Avoided
As the height of California’s harvest season approaches, the full impact of water shortages on farms and ranches will become increasingly apparent—and a study released today by the University of…
UC Davis Drought Study Assesses Current Losses and Potential Future Impacts
…for groundwater management. “We have to do a better job of managing groundwater basins to secure the future of agriculture in California,” said Karen Ross, Secretary of the California Department…
Apply for State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program
…the CDFA Environmental Farming Act Science Advisory Panel have been valuable assets by providing guidance and feedback on many aspects of program design. SWEEP requires a high level of technical…
USDA Continues Farm Bill Implementation with Provisions to Help Farmers Manage Risk
…insurance programs will provide better protection from weather disaster, market volatility and other risk factors to ensure farmers aren’t wiped out by events beyond their control. Vilsack also announced new…
USDA Makes $5 Million in Farm Bill Support for National Clean Plant Network Available
…Act of 2014 (the 2014 Farm Bill). NCPN-funded facilities provide high-quality propagative plant material that is free of plant pathogens and pests that can otherwise cause economic losses to the…