…to USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack, the group of lawmakers say an extension of the deadline to December 31st “should be made permanent to give producers additional time to make informed…
Avocado Growers Face Obstacles but Harvest More Fruit
…based in Valley Center, said he and other farmers in his part of San Diego County experienced crop loss due to the heat wave, which brought extended days of triple-digit…
Organic Certification Assistance Available
…posted on their respective certifier websites. The deadline for submitting Cost Share applications to CDFA is October 31, 2016. Applications must be postmarked by this date. The following are needed…
Cage Free Egg
…came forward. The restaurant sector joined in, with firm deadlines in tow. Denny’s, for example, promised to source only cage-free eggs by 2026. Starbucks went with 2020. McDonald’s in the…
Adama Reports Strong Volume Growth, Increased Profits
…growth driven by the launch of new products and the deepening of commercial activity. This growth was achieved despite a delayed start to the agricultural season due to extended cold…
Western View: Senior Citizens Supporting Marijuana?
…cause harm with extended use. Twenty three states have legalized medical use of marijuana, and four have legalized recreational use. We’ll see this year if California will legalize recreational use,…
Avocado Survey Deadline Tomorrow
Avocado Commission Seeks Grower Input, Deadline April 30th The California Avocado Commission (CAC) is conducting its annual grower crop estimate survey. It is important that California avocado growers complete the…
California Water Story Split Into Two Versions
It appears that this year’s water-supply outlook for the Golden State is a story of one region with plenty, the other facing extended drought. Rob Bain has the story. California…
Grants to Help Ag Producers Increase Value of Their Products
…of operators. More information on how to apply is on page 20607 of the April 8 Federal Register. The deadline to submit paper applications is July 1, 2016. Electronic applications…
Almond Board: Nitrogen and ILRP
…will be required to complete nitrogen management plans through their regional water quality coalition. Sabrina Hill has more. Almond Board – Nitrogen Reporting The deadline has just passed for…
Conserving Water in California
…dramatic results of extended years of drought. Funding support from the Energy Department to California’s Appliance Efficiency Program is lowering flow rates for faucets and showerheads as well as helping…
Response to CVP Water Allocation Announcement
…less water than in January and February of 2015, when extended drought conditions resulted in very little inflow into the Delta. Notwithstanding Reclamation’s ability to make some water available to…
Funding Supports Local Food and Specialty Crops
…deadline. Applications for FSMIP, FMPP and LFPP are due by 11:59 p.m. (Eastern Time) on May 12, 2016. Grant writing workshops will be held through the Agricultural Marketing Service Technical…
Challenges With ILRP Reporting
One region will test the Irrigated Lands Regulatory Program (ILRP) nitrogen reporting and determine what other challenges they see in the process besides the timing of deadlines. Challenges With ILRP…