…copy of the documents please email BDCP.comments@noaa.gov. Comments must be received electronically or postmarked on or before June 13, 2014. Click here for more information on how to submit comments….
USDA Releases a First Look at 2012 Census of Agriculture Results
…to remember about the Census of Agriculture is that the information is used for decision-making by producers as well as all those who serve farmers, ranchers and rural communities –…
Promoting California Milk
…Director of Communications for the California Milk Advisory Board. The Milk Advisory Board wants to educate consumers about buying from California dairy farmers. Visit the California Milk Advisory Board website….
Gov. Brown, Legislative Leaders Announce Emergency Drought Legislation
…million from the General Fund for Emergency Drinking Water Fund to address emergency water shortages due to drought. • $13 million from the General Fund to augment the California Conservation…
Drought influences dairy farmers’ feed plans
…where if there’s a bale of hay that’s got a string around it, everybody wants it,” he said. One feed product for which dairy farmers might be competing head on…
EPA Protects Wetlands in Calif. and Ariz. with $1.5 Million in Grants
…2014 Wetland Program grant cycle. Work under these grants, awarded annually, will range from enhancing computer programs that rapidly assess wetland conditions, to helping tribes develop programs to better monitor…
National FFA Week Brings Attention to Ag Education Funding
…to ag education could mean to FFA groups and schools around the state. Click to Open or Download Audio. The California FFA is staying busy. Check out their website HERE….
Biological Tool in Fight Against Citrus Disease HLB
…the Asian citrus psyllid and the citrus disease it can spread, Huanglongbing. Researcher Brian Taylor of the California Citrus Research Board explains. Check out the California Citrus Rersearch Board website….
Washington Firm Recalls Dried Egg Products Due to Possible Salmonella Contamination
…of the most common bacterial foodborne illnesses. The most common symptoms of salmonellosis are diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever within 12 to 72 hours after eating the contaminated product. The…
AgNet West Exclusive Interview with Secretary Vilsack
…Tom Vilsack today before he headed out to speak with the general press. Click to Open or Download Audio Report He later will accompany the President on a tour of…
Almond Board: Growers and PCA’s Thinking About Bloom Sprays
Franz Niederholzer Ph.D. In today’s almond report, UC Farm Advisor Franz J.A. Niederholzer Ph.D. discusses almond bloom sprays. Click to open or download report….
CDFA, USDA Sessions on Drought Resources
…Commissioner’s Office 555 Airport Way, Suite E Camarillo, CA 93010 February 26, 2014 – 6p.m. to 8p.m. (San Diego/Escondido) San Diego County Farm Bureau 1670 E. Valley Parkway Escondido, CA…
California Firm Recalls Unwholesome Meat Products
…because it processed diseased and unsound animals and carried out these activities without the benefit or full benefit of federal inspection. Thus, the products are adulterated, because they are unsound,…
USDA Video: This Week @ USDA February 7
A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. To learn more: http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/u… http://usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdah… http://www.usda.gov/oce/climate_chang… http://blogs.usda.gov/tag/aginnovates/…