Final Version of Farm Bill Reflects CA Priorities

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…said a conference committee report issued today removes a farm bill amendment that would have harmed California egg farmers and other farmers, and retains programs to benefit animal health, air…

House-Senate Negotiators Announce Bipartisan Agreement on Final Farm Bill

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…direct payment program, streamlining and consolidating numerous programs to improve their effectiveness and reduce duplication, and cutting down on program misuse. The bill also strengthens our nation’s commitment to support…

Ag Leadership Program Seeks Applicants for Class 45

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…States. More than 1,200 men and women have participated in the program and are influential leaders and active volunteers in the agriculture industry, communities and other areas. The 16-month program,…

USDA Designates California Ag Counties for Drought Disaster Assistance

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…The Farm Service Agency’s Emergency Conservation Program may also help restore conversation-related farm property and facilities. And the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program is available for producers who have enrolled…

Sonoma County Grape Day

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The Sonoma County 2014 grape day is coming up next month. It’s an annual program that provides research-based information on issues important to the production of coastal winegrapes. The program…

The ASA Plant and Soil Conference

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…detailed program for the 2014 conference, along with the registration and continuing education credit information, is available at the California ASA website http://calasa.ucdavis.edu/ . For more Information, contact Steve Grattan…

Hundreds Gather for Water Rally

Taylor HillmanGeneral

…Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program is available for producers who have enrolled in this annual protection program prior to the deadline earlier this year. For further information, contact your local…

USDA Designates California Ag Counties for Drought Disaster Assistance

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…federal disaster assistance, visit www.disasterassistance.gov. The Farm Service Agency’s Emergency Conservation Program may also help restore conversation-related farm property and facilities. And the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program is available…

BDCP Public Open House Meetings Begin This Week in Fresno and Bakersfield

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…and includes specific and program-level actions and adaptive management to address other ecological stressors. The associated Draft EIR/EIS evaluates the proposed BDCP action, a no action alternative and 15 other…