…public institutions of higher education that are considering participation, an online informational session will be conducted on Sept. 28, 2015. Additional information is posted on the Web at www.fsa.usda.gov/outreach. This…
California’s FREP/WPHA Conference Comes to Seaside November 5-6, 2015
…6) is $90 per day or $175 for both days; currently enrolled students pay only $50 per day or $90 for both days. To view the agenda, register online, and…
“It’s All in the Sauce” Contest at the 7th Annual Testicle Festival
…a rocky mountain oyster, now is the time! Please call the Agri-Culture Office for tickets, 831-722-6622 or go online www.agri-culture.us. Visit the Testicle Festival Facebook Page for additional information: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Testicle-Festival…
USDA Offers Help to Fire-Affected Farmers and Ranchers
…of loss. Crop insurance is sold and delivered solely through private crop insurance agents. A list of crop insurance agents is available at all USDA Service Centers and online at…
Tight U.S. Supply Boosts Sales of Specialty Eggs
…these (avian influenza-affected farms) get back online, there are going to be more eggs in the United States than you can shake a stick at,” he said. But Will said…
Progress Reported on Planning for Sites Reservoir
…we’re analyzing what needs funding and how do we do it.” At a public workshop in Davis last month, water commission officials indicated it will be several years before regulations…
The Western View: Funding Site for Small Ag
…their farm stand in their online store. She says this is the way to get their goats to pay their rent with some extra for growth! Barn raiser dot US…
Commentary: News on Crop Revenue Reports Misses Part of Story
…organization, the Pacific Institute, which had projected 2014 revenues for California-grown field crops, vegetables, melons, fruits and nuts. The NPR story described figures for annual cash receipts, posted online earlier…
California Dairy Families Challenge Consumers to “Pour It Forward” With Milk Donations
…American Milk Drive online at MilkLife.com/Give and entering a zip code, the donation goes to a Feeding America food bank in each donor’s local community; or Throughout the month of…
Almond Board: New Tracks for 2016 Almond Conference
…• Production and Environmental Research Updates, which will include workshops and symposiums like Pollination Update and a Pest Management workshop • Grower Hot Topics, which will include Tree Growth and…
USFRA Survey Reveals Consumer Attitudes on Sustainability and Agriculture
The U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance (USFRA) is focused on answering questions consumers have about how food is grown and raised. These questions are often answered online on the organization’s…
Fresno State Research Uncovers Significant Drought Impacts in San Joaquin Valley
…sets, government agencies, and online reports and white papers. The mission of the Fresno State Water Cohort is to educate students and the community to be the water problem-solvers of…
Conservation to be Discussed at Upcoming Meeting of the State Board of Food and Agriculture
…that bring together local, state and federal government officials, agricultural representatives and citizens to discuss current issues of concern to California agriculture. This meeting will be streamed online at: http://www.cdfa.ca.gov/LiveMediaStream.html…
Commentary: Farm Bureau Focuses on Key Bills in State Legislature
…online alerts through Farm Team at www.cfbf.com or read weekly updates in the Capitol Alert column in Ag Alert®. Story by Rich Matteis and Casey Gudel from the California Farm…