A meeting coming up next week on the UC Merced Cooperative Extension office focuses on drought management for almonds. The meeting is scheduled for next Tuesday, January 28th from 9:00…
Dairy Leader Program Accepting Applications
…program consists of several sessions devoted to developing a better understanding of the economic, legislative, marketing, and environmental issues facing the industry. Eligible participants must be actively involved in milk…
The ASA Plant and Soil Conference
…The conference includes technical sessions on a wide range of topics including: Nutrient management in annual and perennial crops Salinity management in crop production Water and drought management Pest management…
EPA Proposal for Cut to Corn Ethanol
The Environmental Protection Agency proposed a 10-percent cut in how much corn ethanol will be in the Renewable Fuel Standard. Click to Open or Download Audio Report National Corn Growers…
NRCS Online Education on Nutrient Management
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service has online education modules available for nutrient management practices. Rod Bain has the story. Click to Open or Download Audio Report Get more information at…
Breaking News: Westlands Water District on Governor’s Declaration
Westlands Water District praised today’s action by Governor Jerry Brown to issue an emergency drought declaration for the State of California. “The Governor’s declaration recognizes that the State of California…
Breaking News: Governor Makes Official Drought Declaration
…of Water Resources will evaluate changing groundwater levels, land subsidence, and agricultural land fallowing as the drought persists and will provide a public update by April 30 that identifies groundwater…
FARM LEADER: Drought Declaration Calls Attention to Chronic Water Problems
In welcoming Gov. Brown’s declaration of a drought emergency today, California Farm Bureau Federation President Paul Wenger said he hopes the action will give state agencies increased flexibility to act…
Possible Delay for Federal Water Projects Bill
…Reform and Resources Development Act – key for ag trade – could slip past the expected January timeline. But with next week’s holiday recess and attention on the President’s State…
Hundreds Gather for Water Rally
…contact your county’s Farm Service Agency Office. You can visit www.usda.gov/ca to get the location of all FSA offices in any state. The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has conservation-related…
American Adults are Choosing Healthier Foods, Consuming Healthier Diets
…their actions directly affect their body weight, they might be more inclined to make healthier food choices,” said study author Jessica Todd, Ph.D., of the Economic Research Service. The researcher…
USDA Designates California Ag Counties for Drought Disaster Assistance
…to apply for the EM loan to help cover part of their actual losses. To verify the deadline for application in your area, contact your county’s Farm Service Agency Office….
Dairy Association Urges Passage of Trade Priorities Act
A dairy association is urging congress to pass the Trade Priorities Act. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to Open or Download Audio Report The International Dairy Foods Association urges members…
BDCP Public Open House Meetings Begin This Week in Fresno and Bakersfield
…Draft Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Impact Statement (EIR/EIS) began December 13, 2013, in accordance with the California Natural Community Conservation Planning Act (NCCPA), the federal Endangered Species Act (ESA), the California…
