…with the drought this year. The program funds emergency assistance for workers, expands water conservation programs and builds infrastructure. As far as it goes, it’s a good and responsible reaction…
Pump Efficiency Program Extended Again
…the Advanced Pumping Efficiency Program (APEP) was once again being extended as more money has been allocated by Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E). Pump Efficiency Program Extended Again The APEP…
Grants for Healthy Meals: Part 2
In this, the second of a three part series, Cathy Isom tells us the USDA program is getting an A+ in the lunchroom. Grants for Healthy Meals: Part 2…
USDA Provides $57.9 Million to Protect Agriculture and Plants from Pests and Diseases through the 2014 Farm Bill Section 10007
…our crops, plants, and our natural resources from invasive threats.” Section 10007 of the 2014 Farm Bill supports two programs: Plant Pest and Disease Management and Disaster Prevention Programs and…
USDA NASS Continues to Survey Farmers and Landlords for TOTAL Survey
…federal policies and programs that affect U.S. farms and farm families. “Accurate data are key to better decision-making,” said Vic Tolomeo, Director of the NASS Pacific Regional Office. “By responding…
‘Rev It Up’ Checkoff Contest Announced
The Beef Checkoff Program has a unique opportunity to encourage checkoff investors to share how they personally benefit from checkoff efforts, thanks to a generous donation from Yamaha of a…
UC Davis Veterinary School Named Best in Nation by US News and World Report
…of Veterinary Medicine on being named the top program in the country. I was very pleased to see UC Davis included in the ranking of nursing master’s programs. This accolade…
Kern County Farm Bureau Irrigation Efficiency Program Awarded $400,000 Grant from Bay-Delta Initiative
…alleviate sediment in surface waters 6. Increase wetland habitat restoration 7. Protect resident and migratory species of concern We are confident that through programs like these, Kern County agriculture will…
28th Small Farm Conference in San Diego
…Taylor Hillman talked with USDA’s Business & Cooperative Program Director, and California Small Farm Conference President, Karen Rich-Firestein about what the conference offers, what the goal of their organization is…
Beet Curly Top Virus Control Program Grower Alert
…the program is exploring all available options to treat as much of the population as possible. The program has identified a total of 54,974 acres to be treated so far….
Team Nutrition Grants Program
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack describes the funds being awarded under the Team Nutrition grants program. Team Nutrition Grants Program…
USDA’s Veterinary Medicine Student Loan Repayment Program
Cathy Isom tells us about the program helping new Veterinarians get out of debt faster. Student Loan Repayment Program…
Beet Curly Top Virus (CTV) Update
…the end of February, BLH activity increased, more nymphs began to emerge, and counts increased and were more consistent. The weather was closely monitored throughout February and the Program’s spring…
USDA Awards Grants to Support Schools Serving Healthier Meals and Snacks
…Summer Food Service Program, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, and the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). Together these programs make up the federal nutrition safety net….