A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. For more information go to: www.usda.gov www.fns.usda.gov www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/… www.flickr.com/photos/usd… www.fs.fed.us www.dm.usda.gov…
USDA Statistics Confirm Almonds Number One
…to good research and the nuts versatility as a milk and butter product. Read the Washington Post blog here. For more about California Almonds head to their website at almonds.com…
Enrollment for New Dairy Farm Risk Management Program to Begin Sept. 2
…the strongest safety net under a variety of conditions. The online resource, available at www.fsa.usda.gov/mpptool, allows dairy farmers to quickly and easily combine unique operation data and other key variables…
Asian Citrus Psyllid Quarantine Expansion in San Luis Obispo County
…San Diego, Santa Barbara, and Ventura remain under quarantine for ACP. Citrus grown within quarantine areas can still be safely consumed by local residents. CDFA asks that residents enjoy their…
EPA Finally Hands Over Maps Detailing the Extent of their WOTUS Proposal
…finally handed over the maps to the committee, which appear to detail the extent of the “Waters of the United States” proposal. “Given the astonishing picture they paint, I understand…
California State Board of Food and Agriculture to Discuss Climate Change and CDFA’s Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
…sustainable future for California. A link to the plan may be found here: http://resources.ca.gov/climate/safeguarding/ Invited speakers on the climate change topic include: Wade Crowfoot, Office of Governor Edmund G. Brown,…
CDFA Releases Draft Statewide Plant Pest Prevention and Management Program EIR, Announces Public Meetings
…Program EIR triggers a 45-day period for public review and comment. Written and oral comments will be accepted, and all comments received in response to the draft will be addressed…
Draft Program Environmental Impact Report
…the contents of the Program EIR. How to View The Program EIR and supporting documents are available for download from the CDFA PEIR website at www.cdfa.ca.gov/plant/peir/. Hard copies of the…
USDA Video: USDA Week In Review August 22
A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. For more information go to: www.usda.gov www.cnpp.usda.gov www.nrcs.usda.gov www.flickr.com/usdagov…
Almond Board Presents New Almonds Website
…with upgrades. She tells us there were a couple of reasons for the new site. To see the website, visit www.almonds.com To register for the 2014 Almond Conference, visit www.almondconference.com…
Drought Relief Food Giveaway
…“California Water Feeds our Communities” food drive sending truckloads of food to impacted communities throughout the state. During the first week of September, 17 trucks loaded with 374 palates of…
Water Forum August 29 in Fresno
…as it happens. AgNet West will live stream the main portion of the event on our website, www.agnetwest.com. Live stream testing will begin at about 4:20 for website visitors to…
What’s on Your Pork Bucket List?
…an opportunity to travel to a favorite pork restaurant destination. A special promotion is underway, asking you to share your pork bucket list. Pork Checkoff digital manager Amy Busch says…
USDA Video: Farmers Markets More Popular Than Ever
USDA is making it easier for farmers to sell directly to consumers. For more information: http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/u… http://www.usdalocalfooddirectories.com/ Find a local Farmers Market near you….