…Biological Opinion for thiobencarb and can be found at: www.nmfs.noaa.gov/pr/consultation/opinions/biop_thiobencarb.pdf . The protection measures included in the NOAA Fisheries’ final Biological Opinion came from several sources including the California enforcement…
USDA Helps Open and Expand Export Markets for U.S. Agriculture
…of producers and businesses open and grow markets for American products around the world,” Vilsack said. “Exports create jobs and foster growth that is critically important for rural communities and…
Three-Hundred Tons of Nutrition from Annual Food Drive
…www.fooddrive.ca.gov/deposit.asp Individual departments, agencies and offices think up all sorts of creative ways to collect donations on-site, so keep an eye out for the posters, emails and other information sources…
USDA and Partners Complete First-of-Its-Kind Sale of Carbon Credits from Working Ranch Grasslands
…chief conservation officer of Ducks Unlimited. Chevrolet’s first purchase of third-party verified carbon credits generated on working ranch grasslands was undertaken voluntarily as part of its commitment to reduce eight…
USDA Video: USDA Week in Review for November 14
…In Review… release the hounds! Topics include dogs protecting the environment, high-tech help for USDA employees, and honoring Native Americans. For more information go to: www.usda.gov www.flickr.com/usdagov www.aphis.usda.gov www.targetcenter.dm.usda.gov www.fs.fed.us…
California Non-Valencia Oranges Forecast at 40 Million 500 Thousand Boxes
…next forecast is scheduled to be released Wednesday December 10, 2014 and will be carried “live” here on AgNet West.com. View the USDA/NASS November Forecast Citrus Test Results and Fruit…
USDA Video: USDA Week in Review for November 7
…of USDA Week in Review includes honoring military veterans, apples going back to China, and recognizing the value of USDA employees. For more information go to: www.usda.gov www.flickr.com/usdagov www.aphis.usda.gov www.fas.usda.gov…
USDA Seeks Input on New Beef Promotion Order
…of the start of the program. Interested parties have until Dec.10, 2014, to submit comments on any of the issues below, and comments should reference the appropriate heading: 1. Who…
Almond Board: Importance of Fall Monitoring
…head out to the orchard for another check for pests. Sabrina Hill has more. Almond Update: Fall orchard management For more from the Almond Board of California, visit its website….
New ACP Discovery Near Exeter
…were confirmed by the California Department of Agriculture (CDFA). Maps and current information are available on the Agricultural Commissioner’s website by visiting: http://agcomm.co.tulare.ca.us/default/. CDFA has already begun to saturate the…
County Rules Help to Reduce Theft of Walnuts
…practices recommended by the California Walnut Commission on its website, www.walnuts.org/walnut-industry/growers. “These practices include things like being able to recognize fraudulent credentials and fake licenses, (having) fences with locked gates…
CDFA Now Accepting Proposals for 2015 Specialty Crop Grants
…government entities; and public and private colleges and universities are eligible to apply. Phase I of the competitive process begins with the submission of concept proposals. Concept proposals undergo both…
Farmers and Ranchers Encouraged to Make Their Voices Heard
…agriculture.” FSA County Committee members provide an important link between the local agricultural community and USDA. Farmers and ranchers elected to county committees help deliver FSA programs at the local…
USDA Video: USDA Week In Review October 31
…USDA Week In Review, helping the Gulf of Mexico, Chinese ordering out for American food, and the truth about bats. For more information go to: www.usda.gov www.nrcs.usda.gov www.flickr.com/usdagov www.fas.usda.gov www.fs.fed.us…