Secretary for Natural Resources Statement on Record Low Snowpack, Need for Conservation, and Completion of Bay Delta Conservation Plan SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Secretary for Natural Resources John Laird today issued…
Snow Survey Shows Lowest Level Recorded
Friday’s snow survey has confirmed water worries around the state. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to Open or Download Audio Report The California Department of Water Resources conducted it’s first…
California Almond Growers to Vote on Marketing Order
…the referendum was published in the Dec. 23, 2013, Federal Register. The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) will mail ballots and voting instructions to all growers of record. Eligible growers who…
Snow Survey Today
We will soon get another glimpse of the state’s water situation, as the Department of Water Resources is scheduled to conduct the season’s first snow survey today. Sabrina Hill has…
USDA Makes Flexibilities in National School Lunch Program
USDA Makes Permanent Meat and Grain Serving Flexibilities in National School Lunch Program WASHINGTON, January 2, 2014 – Agriculture Undersecretary for Food, Nutrition and Consumer Services Kevin Concannon today announced…
Speaker Series to Celebrate UCCE 100th Anniversary
…advisors and researchers live and work in every California county and partner with local communities to solve economic, agricultural, natural resource, youth development and nutrition issues. Throughout 2014, UC Cooperative…
AgNetTVideo: Leopold Conservation Award
Sand County Foundation’s Leopold Conservation Award Program honors landowners for outstanding voluntary achievement in conservation practices that improve their bottom line and our environment….
State Board to Discuss Water Transfers and Drought Preparedness
…Howard, State Water Resources Control Board; Paul Fujitani, U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, Mid-Pacific Region; David Guy, Northern California Water Association; Jason Peltier, Westlands Water District; Luana Kiger, USDA Natural Resources…
Low Snowpack Level is Another Problem
…worried about the lack of mountain snowpack so far this season, and in turn, a potential lack of water resources. Rod Bain reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
AgNet’s “Agri-View” Host Everett Griner, 87, Recovers From Heart Attack
…a related note, click here to read an article Everett recently authored for his hometown’s Moultrie Magazine. It has some interesting historical perspective about Everett and his years of service…
California Farmers Take Advantage of USDA New Microloan Program
…Farm Service Agency California State Executive Director Val Dolcini. Click to Open or Download Audio Report Overall, microloans and other loans included, FSA provided $120 million in farm loan assistance…
EPA West Coast Collaborative Announces Grants
…Metropolitan Air Quality Management District (SMAQMD) received $391,614 to replace heavy-duty diesel refuse trucks with compressed natural gas (CNG) trucks running on renewable natural gas (RNG) generated from food waste,…
Microloans Expand Small Farm Finance Options in California
From: USDA Farm Service Agency Microloans Expand Small Farm Finance Options in California “2013 was a great start for microloan program and overall loan activity,” State Director Says (DAVIS, CA)…
California Among States Getting Grants for Schools
…additional resources for schools to purchase equipment that will make serving healthier meals easier, safer and more efficient for school food service personnel. The school equipment grants announced today are…