…despair among the dairies in California has some parents giving their children different advice. Rob and Willemina Van Grouw have six kids, and are the owners of Rob Van Grouw…
CA Specialty Crop Block Grant Workshops
…2013 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program is one of these programs. Please visit www.cdfa.ca.gov/grants to for information about the Specialty Crop Block Grant Follow CDFA on Twitter: http://twitter.com/cdfanews CDFA Protects!…
U.S. – Panama Trade Promotion Agreement
…enhancing trade between the United States and Panama. Last year, President Obama insisted that we get this agreement with Panama right-alongside pacts with South Korea and Colombia-forging a better deal…
EPA Honors Fresno State’s WET Center
…program acknowledges commitments and significant contributions to protecting the environment in California, Arizona, Nevada, Hawaii, Pacific Islands and tribal lands. Groups and individuals were selected from nominees received this year…
U.S. EPA Honors Dixon Ridge Farms
…footprint. The farm reported these sustainable practices have allowed them to remain profitable. The EPA Pacific Southwest Region’s Environmental Awards program acknowledges commitments and significant contributions to protecting the environment…
Meetings Planned for Discussion on Hispanic/Women Discrimination
…learn about a new program. To view the invite letter, CLICK HERE. For the List of California Meetings (Oct. 10, 2012 to Jan. 23, 2013), CLICK HERE. For the Poster/flyer…
Gov. Brown Vetoes Ag-Targeted Bills
According to Dave Puglia, Western Growers Association, Sr. Vice President, Government Affairs and Communication; Western Growers applauds California Governor Jerry Brown for his responsible action in the veto of AB…
Urge Governor Brown to Veto Heat Illness Bills
…both bills. Due to the Urgency of Time please fax your letter to (916) 558-3160 or visit http://govnews.ca.gov/gov39mail/mail.php to voice concern on both bills. On the Governor’s “Contact” page, enter…
Agribusiness Management Conference Nov. 7th
…Robert Guenther, senior vice president of public policy for United Fresh Produce Association, and Anne MacMillan, senior adviser to the U.S. secretary of agriculture. • Greg Calistro of Save Mart…
USDA Specialty Block Grant Program
To find out more about Specialty Block Grant Program (SCBGP) funds from the USDA, visit this website; http://www.ams.usda.gov/AMSv1.0/scbgp and click on Definition of Specialty Crops to view a comprehensive list…
California Video Shuts Down Slaughterhouse
…to any abuse.” ### Contacts: Daren Williams, 303-850-3346 or dwilliams@beef.org Mike Deering, 202-879-9117 or mdeering@beef.org About the Beef Checkoff The Beef Checkoff Program was established as part of the 1985…
Animal Rights Activists vs Beef Checkoff
…Markets (OCM) has formed a partnership with the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) to destroy more than 25 years of market development and consumer demand building by the…
Experts to Speak at Upcoming Field Days
…University of California Statewide Integrated Pest Management Program, discussing late-season consideration for insect and mite management in almonds. · David Doll, Merced County UC Cooperative Extension pomologist and author of…
Walnut Twig Beetle Trapping Guidelines
Source: University of California The University of California Statewide Integrated Pest Management Program has just published trapping guidelines for the detection of the walnut twig beetle. This tiny beetle, only…
