…of water, reduced chilling hours and poor pollination were factors as well from the drought conditions. Lance Honig of the USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service says other states not battling…
PG&E Hosting Energy Workshop
A workshop is coming up in Kern County to assist farmers who are interested in sustainable agriculture. AgNet West’s Taylor Hillman has the story. Agricultural Energy Workshop PG&E is working…
USDA FSA Announces Online Hay and Grazing Acres Locator Tool
…contracts. For more information about Hay Net and other FSA services and programs, please contact your local FSA office. For local FSA Service Center contact information, please visit: http://offices.sc.egov.usda.gov/locator/app ….
Agriculture Recognized by Governor’s Environmental and Economic Leadership Awards
…category titled “Agricultural Ecosystem Services”. This category was designed for farmers and ranchers that demonstrate innovative and sustainable approaches to water conservation, efficiency and protection of working ecosystems. CDFA has…
CVCB Celebrates San Joaquin Valley Agribusiness With The Valley Grown For You Campaign
…insurance services are offered through Central Valley Community Insurance Services LLC. Members of Central Valley Community Bancorp’s and the Bank’s Board of Directors are: Daniel N. Cunningham (Chairman), Sidney B….
2014 Almond Crop Shows Increases
…by ABC, is administered by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service – California Field Office (NASS/CFO). “This year’s objective forecast during a third-consecutive drought year…
United States – Korea Streamline Organic Trade
…products meet the terms of the arrangement, retaining their organic integrity from farm to market. Korea’s National Agricultural Products Quality Management Service and the National Organic Program, part of the…
Apply for State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program
…assistance to agricultural operations for the implementation of water conservation measures that increase water efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Approximately $10 million has been made available for SWEEP through…
Vacancy on Cattle Health Task Force
The California Department of Food and Agriculture Division of Animal Health and Food Safety Services is announcing a vacancy on the Cattle Health Advisory Task Force (CHATF). Food and Agricultural…
Haitian Delegation Tours California Agriculture
A delegation from Haiti is touring California on an agricultural mission. Sabrina Hill has more. Haitian delegation in Salinas Delegates from Haiti, including the country’s top ag official, education and…
USDA Makes $5 Million in Farm Bill Support for National Clean Plant Network Available
…is comprised of representatives from USDA APHIS along with representatives from USDA’s Agricultural Research Service and National Institute of Food and Agriculture, and members of the National Plant Board, recommended…
Recycled Water Leads Symposium
…Center for Produce Safety held a produce research symposium in Newport beach to create a discussion about applying research statistics to operational safety, however the water crisis led the discussion….
USDA and USTR Name New Members to Agricultural Trade Advisory Committees
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman today announced the appointment of 19 additional members to six agricultural trade advisory committees. “The agricultural trade advisory committees provide…
AgNeTVideo: Val Dolcini on Farm Bill Programs
Val Dolcini, California State Executive Director, Farm Service Agency, on USDA meetings to get information to farmers….