As California farmers and lawmakers alike continue to focus on the drought, another problem adds to the crisis situation. Current mountain snowpack levels in Western ranges are well below normal…
CDFA Accepting Concept Proposals
…are available at: http://www.cdfa.ca.gov/is/ffldrs/frep/CompetitiveGrantProgram.html All concept proposals will be reviewed by FREP’s Technical Advisory Subcommittee. Promising concept proposals that support at least one of the listed priority research areas will…
California Among States Getting Grants for Schools
…support stronger school nutrition education programs, and plans to award additional grants in FY 2014. USDA’s MyPlate symbol and the resources at ChooseMyPlate.gov provide quick, easy reference tools for teachers,…
Fresno State Earns State Titles at Farm Bureau Collegiate Competition
…protect family farms and ranches on behalf of 91,000 members. The collegiate category is part of the federation’s Young Farmers and Ranchers Discussion Meet. For more information, contact Rocca, at…
California Delegation Water Letter to Obama, Brown
Congressman David G. Valadao (CA-21) joined together with California Senator Jean Fuller (SD-18) in leading a letter to President Barack Obama and Governor Jerry Brown asking them to take immediate…
Pearl Harbor Attack Affected US Ag Production
The attack 72 years ago on Pearl Harbor sent U.S. farmers into production overdrive. Gary Crawford reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
New Website for Climate Change Information
Farmers and gardeners have a new ‘one-stop shop’ website for climate change information. Susan Carter reports. Click to open or download audio report….
Water Series: Helping Farmers Prepare for Drought
The federal government is taking on an effort to help farmers, communities and entire regions better prepare for and deal with droughts. Gary Crawford reports. Click to open or download…
Support Agriculture while Buying Gifts
…baskets filled with nuts or dried fruit, bottles of California wine, and local cheeses all support the state’s farmers and ranchers. You can also get gift certificates for farm-to-fork restaurants…
ACP Quarantine Expands in Central California
…shown in the “Tulare” and “Tulare/Kern” maps available online at:www.cdfa.ca.gov/plant/go/acp-quarantine-sjv In addition to the quarantines in these portions of Tulare and Kern Counties and nearby portions of Fresno County, ACP…
Farm Bill Wait Causing Delays in Farm Decisions
Uncertainty about future farm programs is causing problems for farmers and keeping many from making vital decisions. Gary Crawford reports. Click to open or download audio report….
California Conservation Investment by NRCS, Farmers and Ranchers Surpasses $200 Million in Federal Fiscal Year 2013
…million in fiscal year 2013–a level nearly matched by participating farmers. Together the farmers and the Agency are recycling old, high-polluting diesel engines and replacing them with systems that run…
CA Ag Secretary Ross on Water
California Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross talked to reporters from around the nation about some of the issues farmers face in California. Sabrina Hill has what Ross said about our water…