…used to make the Country Fair Cinnamon Rolls. 75,000 corn dogs and 40,000 funnel cakes were eaten. 13,119 wine slushies were served. 12,191 scoops of gelato were served. 2,601 jumps…
USDA Announces Grants to Help Veterans and Minority Farmers Get Started in Agriculture
…bring more farmers and ranchers into American agriculture by partnering with the institutions, land-grant universities and other organizations that work directly with these diverse communities. Through these critical partnerships, we…
Dairy Industry Finding New Sustainability Practices
The dairy industry continues to look for more ways to conserve resources and lessen their environmental footprint. AgNet West’s Taylor Hillman has the story. Dairy Industry Finding New Sustainability Practices…
CDFA benefits from new training initiative that helps State improve efficiency, cut red tape
…of Measurement Standards environmental scientist Kevin Schnepp, and Division of Measurement Standards director Kristin Macey. One of my priorities as secretary is process improvement, looking at all CDFA operations for…
Weird Al video demonstrates creativity, versatility of CDFA IT programming staff
…as is a recent feature story about Jarret in the Sacramento Bee. In a nod to the agency that we appreciate, the video segment includes a “Care-O-Meter” that was certified…
Global Food Safety Agreement Signed by China and UC Davis
…and livestock, and environmental chemicals. Additionally, the campus hosts the BGI@UC Davis Partnership, which focuses on genome sequencing, and the Confucius Institute, a cultural outreach program emphasizing food and beverages….
USDA Selects 36 Energy Facilities to Accept Biomass Deliveries
…agricultural residues to a BCAP-qualified energy facility may be eligible for financial assistance for deliveries. The USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA), which administers BCAP, will begin accepting applications from biomass…
USDA Provides Aid to 73,000 Rural Californians Impacted by Drought
…The Obama Administration is committed to increasing investments in the nation’s water infrastructure to mitigate the impact of climate change and to ensure that all Americans have adequate, safe and…
Almond Board: Be Aware of Dust During Harvest
The Almond Board this week is reminding growers to be aware of the dust caused by normal harvesting procedures. Reduce Dust During Almond Harvest Almond Board’s Associate Director, Environmental Affairs…
Research Projects to Improve Plant Feedstocks for Bioenergy Production
…and bio-based products offer the potential of homegrown American resources that can reduce our dependence on imported oil and also cut carbon emissions,” said Secretary of Energy Ernest Moniz. “This…
Innovation Allows Livestock Producers and Rice Farmers to Solve Each Other’s Problems
UC Cooperative Extension advisor Glenn Nader believes two problems could add up to one win-win solution. The California drought has ranchers desperate for inexpensive livestock feed. Air quality protection regulations…
Farm Leader: Drought Losses Could Have Been Avoided
…and ineffective environmental regulation, combined with our inability to create new and expanded water storage and our inability to manage existing reservoirs effectively to provide water during drought periods,” he…
Recycled Water Facing Supply Problems
…programs might be facing a big problem in the near future as they are trying to expand. Monterey Regional Water Pollution Control Agency Principal Engineer Bob Holden says while residents…
Recycled Water Safety Concerns
…Monterey Regional Water Pollution Control Agency, says their facility supplies recycled water to 12,000 acres of farmland. Holden says the near future will bring safe recycled water to our faucets….
