…2013 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program is one of these programs. Please visit www.cdfa.ca.gov/grants to for information about the Specialty Crop Block Grant Follow CDFA on Twitter: http://twitter.com/cdfanews CDFA Protects!…
Pumpkin Harvest Looks Good
The state’s pumpkin harvest is looking good. California is the fifth largest pumpkin producer in the U-S, and this year that ranking may go up. Bad weather damaged crops in…
EPA Honors Fresno State’s WET Center
…program acknowledges commitments and significant contributions to protecting the environment in California, Arizona, Nevada, Hawaii, Pacific Islands and tribal lands. Groups and individuals were selected from nominees received this year…
U.S. EPA Honors Dixon Ridge Farms
…footprint. The farm reported these sustainable practices have allowed them to remain profitable. The EPA Pacific Southwest Region’s Environmental Awards program acknowledges commitments and significant contributions to protecting the environment…
Meetings Planned for Discussion on Hispanic/Women Discrimination
…learn about a new program. To view the invite letter, CLICK HERE. For the List of California Meetings (Oct. 10, 2012 to Jan. 23, 2013), CLICK HERE. For the Poster/flyer…
USDA Specialty Block Grant Program
To find out more about Specialty Block Grant Program (SCBGP) funds from the USDA, visit this website; http://www.ams.usda.gov/AMSv1.0/scbgp and click on Definition of Specialty Crops to view a comprehensive list…
California Video Shuts Down Slaughterhouse
…to any abuse.” ### Contacts: Daren Williams, 303-850-3346 or dwilliams@beef.org Mike Deering, 202-879-9117 or mdeering@beef.org About the Beef Checkoff The Beef Checkoff Program was established as part of the 1985…
Animal Rights Activists vs Beef Checkoff
…Beef Checkoff Program. Specifically, OCM announced yesterday evening that it will file a lawsuit today seeking an injunction against the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service, Cattlemen’s Beef Board…
Experts to Speak at Upcoming Field Days
…the popular Almond Doctor blog, focusing on post-harvest practices to reduce disease and pest issues. He also will offer tips about increasing tree productivity and managing water at harvest. Cotton…
Walnut Twig Beetle Trapping Guidelines
Source: University of California The University of California Statewide Integrated Pest Management Program has just published trapping guidelines for the detection of the walnut twig beetle. This tiny beetle, only…
AF36 Approved for Pistachios
…Pistachios. This has ben a long-term research program starting in 1991 when the USDA began a program called the Alflatoxin Elimination Working Group. Early funding for the AF36 research came…
FAACT Leadership Development Program
…is Friday, July 27. The FAACT Leadership Development Program provides community leaders with a comprehensive eight-month program highlighting specific issue areas in agriculture. Both agricultural and non-agricultural, community-minded people are…
2012 Farm Bill: Farmers Pursue Air Quality Pgm
…Farmers League urged the U.S. Senate on June 1 to retain a successful air quality program in new federal farm legislation. The program, which is not included in the version…
Update Your Heat Illness Prevention Program
…prevention program includes the following updated safety standards that clarify shade and water requirements as well as high heat procedures: Access to Shade and Water • Whenever temperatures are predicted…