The Pork Checkoff has updated it’s Youth PQA Plus® program. The National Pork Board Vice President of Producer and Industry Relations, Bill Winkelman, says this program gives young producers information…
Governor Brown Issues Executive Order to Redouble State Drought Actions
…of the Civil Code notwithstanding. 5. All state agencies that distribute funding for projects that impact water resources, including groundwater resources, will require recipients of future financial assistance to have…
Additional Public Meeting Scheduled to Discuss CDFA’s New Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program
…South Laspina Street Tulare, CA 93274 More information about this program, including a conceptual framework of the grant program, will be available at: http://www.cdfa.ca.gov/EnvironmentalStewardship/H2O_EandE.html Program implementation will begin on or…
Drought Brings New Attention to Groundwater
…management, guided by resources provided by the state government. The workshop—sponsored by the state Natural Resources Agency, Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Food and Agriculture—represented part of a Brown…
Producer Reaction to New PEDv Reporting Requirements
…a tracking system for animals and equipment. While generally supporting the new requirements, the pork industry has serious concerns about how the program will be implemented. Dr. Paul Sundberg, vice…
Ag Secretary Vilsack Announces New Report on Scientific Breakthroughs from USDA in 2013
…potential economic growth. Innovations included in the report range from flour made out of chardonnay grape seeds that prevents weight gain to antimicrobial packets that keep food from spoiling, efforts…
Beet Curley Top Virus Update
…in the Program’s environmental permits and therefore, the BCTV program cannot treat. Kings County BLH population and host plant vegetation survey was conducted along the Kern County line within the…
More Farmers See Big Savings with Propane
The propane farm incentive program had record high enrollment in 2013 showing significant fuel reduction savings. Over 300 participants enrolled and Propane Education and Research Council Director of Business Development…
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Announces Additional USDA Actions to Combat Spread of Diseases Among U.S. Pork Producers
…also has a representative serving as a member of the Swine Health Board. USDA also provides competitive grant funding through the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative program and anticipates some…
USDA Announces Specialty Crop Block Grant Program-Historic Farm Bill Support Available through State Departments of Agriculture
…fresh food systems, Expanding access to specialty crops in underserved communities, Developing school and community gardens and farm-to-school programs, Enhancing the competitiveness of specialty crop farmers, including Native American and…
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)…
Join the University of California in a One-Day Science Project on May 8th
…and conserved across the state.” Where is food grown in your community? Do you grow your own food or get homegrown food from a neighbor who gardens? Is there a…
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
…BLH and 5-10 2nd and 3rd instar nymphs, per 10 sweeps. The Beet Curly Top Virus Control Program is currently planning treatment in the Tumey Hills area for this week….