…contest are available at all Central Valley Community Bank branches, online at www.cvcb.com and through links on social media page posts dedicated to the Valley Grown For You campaign. With…
Drinking Recycled Water in 5 Years
…the story. Potable Recycled Water in Near Future Monterey County Regional Water Pollution Control Agency has what they believe is the biggest recycled water plant for agriculture use in the…
United States – Korea Streamline Organic Trade
Organic processed products certified in the United States or Korea can now be labeled as organic in either country. This will allow American organic farmers, processors, and businesses greater access…
Apply for State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program
…the CDFA Environmental Farming Act Science Advisory Panel have been valuable assets by providing guidance and feedback on many aspects of program design. SWEEP requires a high level of technical…
USDA Continues Farm Bill Implementation with Provisions to Help Farmers Manage Risk
…insurance programs will provide better protection from weather disaster, market volatility and other risk factors to ensure farmers aren’t wiped out by events beyond their control. Vilsack also announced new…
USDA Makes $5 Million in Farm Bill Support for National Clean Plant Network Available
…American specialty crop industry, which includes fruits and vegetables and other crops. “Invasive pests can endanger our nation’s crops and food security. They cause billions of dollars in damage each…
USDA and USTR Name New Members to Agricultural Trade Advisory Committees
…B. Green North American Millers Association Paul E. Shubeck Poet Industries Gina Tumbarello American Feed Industry Association Agricultural Technical Advisory Committee for Trade in Processed Foods Name Organization Audrae Erickson…
AgNeTVideo: Val Dolcini on Farm Bill Programs
Val Dolcini, California State Executive Director, Farm Service Agency, on USDA meetings to get information to farmers….
AgNeTVideo: Rich Brassfield, Rural Development
Rich Brassfield, State Environmental Coordinator, Rural Development, USDA on farm bill programs and emergency needs in rural communities….
Cap-and-Trade Program Topic of Meeting
The California State Board of Food and Agriculture will hear about a new University of California initiative concerning food, and focus on the state’s Cap-and-Trade Program and other environmental market…
Speak Up Against Water Act Proposal
The EPA might not understand how the clarification in the Clean Water Act will affect agriculture. Taylor Hillman tells us what you can do. Speak Up Against Water Act Proposal…
Water Act Proposal Costs Time and Money
…Clean Water Act clarification means to them. Groot says they understand what the clarification is trying to do but does not think the EPA realizes the full impact. Groot is…
USDA Announces New Support for Beginning Farmers and Ranchers
…them succeed. “New and beginning farmers are the future of American agriculture,” said Deputy Secretary Harden. “The average age of an American farmer is 58 and rising, so we must…
Part 6: What’s Next for Tamarixia
…against Asian citrus psyllids. CDFA Environmental Program Manager David Morgan says their ultimate goal is not far off. In case you missed it, listen to earlier parts of this series…









