…sustainability of the next generation of farmers. The grants are available through the Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program (BFRDP) administered by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA),…
California State Fair announces first Extra Virgin Olive Oil Competition
…rules and entry information. This project is supported by the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program, which is funded by the USDA and administered by CDFA. The goal of the project…
Agri View: Hand Picked
Everett Griner talks about fruit harvest still a hand industry in today’s Agri View. Hand Picked…
CDFA Announces New Grant Funding Opportunity for Nitrogen Management Research
…proposals, including timelines, application criteria, and priority research areas are available at: www.cdfa.ca.gov/is/ffldrs/frep/CompetitiveGrantProgram.html Since 1990, the Fertilizer Research and Education Program has funded more than 160 research projects focusing on…
Kern Ag Community Continues to Promote Successful Spray Safe Effort
…The SpraySafe program was born in Kern County and created by a group of Kern County farmers to reduce spray drift, enhance worker safety and protect public health through more…
Atwater FFA Students Advance to Regional Speaking Finals
The Atwater High School FFA joined 120 FFA members, representing thirteen high school agriculture programs in the Merced-Mariposa FFA Public Speaking Sectional at Merced College January 24. The “top 4”…
USDA Seeks Applications for Conservation Innovation Grants
…additional revenue sources for producers to use to address natural resource conservation challenges. These grants are part of the Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG) program, authorized through the 2014 Farm Bill….
Who Is The Farm Program Decision Maker on Rented Land?
…lot of their land, who gets to make the important Farm Bill decisions about such things as base acre reallocation? Who Is The Farm Program Decision Maker on Rented Land?…
WUD, NRCS, and Audubon California Working Together
…work. The work will tap into resources from both the NRCS Environmental Quality Incentives Program and the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program. RCPP selected competitive conservation projects, designed by local partners…
Silicon Valley Bank Foresees Breakout Year Ahead for U.S. Fine Wine Business
…Key findings and predictions: • Supply: SVB expects to see the third consecutive harvest of heavy yield and great quality across most appellations. • Sales Growth: After finishing the year…
UC Makes Gains in Rebuilding its Extension Service
…five years before it was filled last year. Because some positions stay vacant for a long time, Sullins acknowledged “there are times we are not able to deliver the programs.”…
Assemblymember Gray: “FFA Funding Safe and Sound in Governor’s Proposed Budget”
…one of the state’s most successful career technical education programs. “Last year students, parents, teachers, and whole agricultural communities rallied to protect FFA,” said Assemblymember Gray. “While we still want…
Officials Say New Projects Mark New Era in Conservation
Officials say the start of conservation projects under a new USDA program marks the start of a new era in conservation efforts. Gary Crawford reports. Officials Say New Projects Mark…
Fresno State Unveils New Jordan College Honors Program for Ag Students
…new program was created to provide scholarly, creative and motivated agricultural majors an enhanced educational experience with advanced study and engagement with select Jordan College faculty, said program director Kathie…