…has an even larger impact globally. El Nino is a weather pattern caused by a warming period in the southern Pacific Ocean. The warmth is enough to heat the ocean…
Special Training for Safe Food
…budget – fast – casual. But food safety is probably the farthest thing on your mind. And – the people who are handling your meal. Special Training for Safe Food…
Beet Curly Top Virus Control Program Grower Alert
…and the spring treatment campaign began on March 9. The spray campaign will face several challenges, such as, wind, rain and heat. However, the program is exploring all available options…
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….
Statement of Don Peracchi, President of Westlands Water District, on Bureau of Reclamation’s Allocation Announcement
…fish species, are based on conjecture and unproven theories that have done nothing to protect fish populations. Instead, fish populations continue to decline. The governor has a plan for addressing…
USDA Provides One-Time Extension of Deadline to Update Base Acres or Yield History for ARC/PLC Programs
…today that a one-time extension will be provided to producers for the new safety-net programs established by the 2014 Farm Bill, known as Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss…
Assembly Member Gray Announces Joint Committee Hearings on Rail
…Senate Select Committee on Rail. It will focus on rail funding, governance, and safety. “Rail transportation is an important next step in California’s infrastructure future,” said Assemblymember Gray. “This Committee…
Almond Board of California Leadership Program Begins Seventh Year
…as a rootstock budding demonstration at Burchell Nursery in March, to almond quality and food safety seminars in the spring and summer, tours of almond harvest and processing facilities in…
Students Use National FFA Week to Share Importance of Agriculture
…others in need this week. It’s National FFA Week and a host of activities are planned to raise awareness about the National FFA Organization and the role it plays in…
FFA Students Attend State Leadership Academy
…the personal growth of each individual. Students learned about using conflict resolution techniques appropriately, setting goals, and building self-esteem. Each student created a plan of action which outlined a game…
3rd Rustici Rangeland Science Symposium
…quality pathogens. Dr. Atwill is a Professor with the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine and Director of the Western Institute for Food Safety and Security. Patty Kouyoumdjian is the…
Western View: Critical Meeting Wednesday – You’re Invited
…state and federal agencies agreed to allow it, one state employee was in a position to stop a plan that would have pumped more Delta water southward, during these months…
Agri View: Road Safety
Everett Griner talks about a busy time for farm vehicles in today’s Agri View. Road Safety…
Spring Fling Fundraiser
…Giants Tickets Package with hotel stay, a Wild Duck Dinner, an Estate Plan, tour of the State Capitol and lunch with Assemblyman James Gallagher, The Henry .30/30 Rifle, Kings Tickets,…