…assistance to producers who have experienced PED virus outbreaks in other critical areas such as disease surveillance, herd monitoring and epidemiological and technical support. As part of USDA’s coordinated response,…
USDA Announces Specialty Crop Block Grant Program-Historic Farm Bill Support Available through State Departments of Agriculture
…for Proposals is available on the AMS website. For more information visit the AMS Specialty Crop Block Grant Program webpage or contact Trista Etzig via phone at (202) 690-4942 or…
USDA Helps Open and Expand Export Markets for U.S. Agriculture through 2014 Farm Bill Programs
…beginning April 17, 2014. In addition to MAP and FMD programs, eligible organizations can apply for funding through the Technical Assistance for Specialty Crops (TASC) Program, Quality Samples Program (QSP)…
Antique Farm Equipment Show April 25-27
The International Agri-Center will host the 22nd Annual California Antique Farm Equipment Show, April 25-27, 2014 in Tulare, California. The event will showcase the agriculture industry’s heritage with a focus…
Join the University of California in a One-Day Science Project on May 8th
…hundred years ago on that date, President Woodrow Wilson signed the Smith-Lever Act, which created Cooperative Extension to serve as a conduit for scientific advances in agriculture, nutrition and natural…
Sign-Up Begins Today for USDA Disaster Assistance Programs Restored by Farm Bill
…ranchers can sign up for U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) disaster assistance programs restored by passage of the 2014 Farm Bill. “We implemented these programs in record time and kept…
Beet Curly Top Virus Updates
…instar nymphs and 1-3 adult BLH, per 10 sweeps. Another small population of BLH were found in the Coalinga “Big C” area last week. Counts were on average, 2-3 adult…
Livestock Producers Sign-up for USDA Assistance Programs Starts Tomorrow
…USDA Assistance programs starting tomorrow. California State Director of USDA Farm Service Directory Val Dolcini says they are expecting a lot of applications. Sign-up for USDA Assistance Programs Starts Tomorrow…
General Order Might Have Little Impact
Industry standards over the last 30 years may have farmers better prepared for the new Irrigated Lands Regulatory Program than they think. Donald Ikemiya of the Kaweah Basin Water Quality…
USDA Announces Funding to Train and Educate Next Generation of Farmers and Ranchers
…build America’s agricultural future. Through this program, we can build a diverse next generation of farmers and ranchers.” BFRDP is an education, training, technical assistance and outreach program designed to…
ILRP Third-Party Benefits
Third-party agencies designed to help growers deal with the Irrigated Land Regulatory Program will be the middle man between growers and the water board. They also will save growers hassle…
Innovation Awards Return to Regional Food Show
…California Centers for International Trade Development · The Produce News · Certified Meat Products · State Center Community College District · City of Fresno · Tioga-Sequoia Brewing Company · ENZO…
Growers Bring Concerns to ILRP Meetings
There are frequently asked questions from growers when they attend the third-party meetings designed to help farmers comply with the new Irrigated Lands Regulatory Program general order. The Kaweah Basin…
FSA County Employees Gather for Livestock Disaster Assistance Program Training
…of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency Val Dolcini says these programs are just a starting point. To learn more on the Disaster Assistance Programs, please click here….
