…requested amount, and Tier 3 proposals (38 points) receive 63 percent. A listing of the agencies and titles of projects receiving grants may be found at the following website: http://www.water.ca.gov/lgagrant/…
Farm-Only Farm Bill a Possibility
It appears House Republican leaders may be moving forward with a plan to divide the Farm Bill. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to open or download audio report A Republican…
Heat Illness Prevention
…need correction. This includes heat illness compliance issues. For a consultation and compliance check, call your area State Fund representative. For the Cal/OSHA Heat Illness Prevention website, click here. For…
Declines in Pasture and Rangeland Conditions
The western half of the country, especially California, is seeing further declines in the condition of pastures and rangelands. Gary Crawford has more. Click to open or download audio report…
Possible Changes in Crop Outlook Report
…or not USDA will change its previous crop production and price forecasts when its new outlook report comes out Thursday. Gary Crawford reports. Click to open or download audio report…
CDFA Taking Applications for China/Vietnam Trip
…as retail market visits to assist California small businesses with export sales and foreign market expansion. The deadline to apply is August 2. To download the PDF application, click here….
Bacterial Spot in Almonds
…this week. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to open or download audio report Bacterial spot is often found in Australia, where is has caused so much damage to two almond varieties…
Will AF36 Work in Almonds?
…question. Click to open or download audio report AF36 is the atoxogenic strain of the fungus Aspergillus flavus. It occurs naturally, but does not produce the toxic chemicals called aflatoxins…
Soil Nutrient Efficiency Standards
USDA is among several groups involved in educating the public on soil nutrient efficiency standards known as the 4R’s. Rod Bain has more. Click to open or download audio report…
OAN Program Helps California Farmers
Theft can be a serious problem for farmers and ranchers around the state – but there is a statewide program that can help you get your stolen items back. Sabrina…
Food Safety and Manure Use in Fields
There are many aspects to food safety, several of which start in the fields. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to open or download audio report During the recent almond quality…
Marijuana and California Agriculture: Part Six
Sabrina Hill completes our series on illegal marijuana grows and the problems they can cause for the state’s farmers with final thoughts from Fresno County Sheriff Margaret Mims. Click to…
Drought Report Shows Encouraging Trends
A new drought report shows a reversal of recent encouraging drought trends. Gary Crawford has more. Click to open or download audio report…
Almond Harvest and Stockpiling Standards
…download audio report The Almond Board of California has released new guidelines on storage and stockpiling of almonds. Work on the project began back in 2007. The Almond Board’s Associate…