…the Almond Board, Jenny Nicalou, tells us more about the award. Almond Update August 20 For more information about the Almond Achievement Award, visit the page on the Almonds.com website….
The Western View: My Job Depends on Ag!
…a movement on Facebook called “My Job Depends On Ag.” The page was created in May of 2015. There’s been an explosion of interest – with posts and comments from…
Wildfires Underscore Need for Readiness
…for the brunt of fire season in coming weeks. With fires threatening farms, ranches and rural communities, officials have been issuing red-flag fire danger warnings and urging people living in…
Senate Water Bill Introduction is Welcomed News for Multiple Water Agencies
…and we encourage the Senate to take swift action on the Feinstein/Boxer bill so that process can begin.” –Ted R. Page, Board President, Kern County Water Agency “No area of…
The California Kitchen: Grandma Lydia’s Tamales
…Vegetable Shortening 1/2 Cup Water 1 T Salt 3 T Vegetable Oil 1/2 lb New Mexico Chiles 1 Spanish Onion Diced medium 10 Oz Pork shoulder 3/4 QT Beef Stock…
NCBA: Stabenow’s Solution Guarantees Trade War with Canada and Mexico
…with Canada and Mexico. With four decisions against the law, the World Trade Organization will soon allow Canada and Mexico to impose over $3 billion worth of retaliatory tariffs annually…
Four HLB Trees in San Gabriel, Quarantine Declared
…within a few years. Huanglongbing is known to be present in Mexico and in parts of the southern United States. Florida first detected the disease in 2005, and the University…
Available Funding and Changes to USDA’s Biorefinery and Biobased Product Program
…being held. Applications for round one are due October 1. Applications for the second round are due April 1, 2016. For information on how to apply, see page 38432 of…
Secretary Vilsack Proclaims August 2-8 National Farmers Market Week
…to support farmers markets – will kick off the week at the Santa Fe Farmers Market in New Mexico. The Santa Fe Farmers Market is the oldest in New Mexico…
Huanglongbing Detected in Los Angeles County
…strategy of controlling the spread of ACPs while researchers work to find a cure for the disease. HLB is known to be present in Mexico and in parts of the…
House Water Bill Introduction Praised
…R. Page, Board President, Kern County Water Agency “We applaud the efforts of Congressman Valadao, Congressman McCarthy, and many others in their bipartisan effort to address a California water supply…
RCC Joint Forward Plan Stakeholder Teleconference June 30th
…Call Preregistration is required to join the call. Participants can preregister for this teleconference at http://emsp.intellor.com?p=420428&do=register&t=8. Once you have registered, a confirmation page will display dial-in numbers and a unique…
USDA Seeks Applications for Loans and Grants to Support Rural Economic Development
…is available in loans and grants. Details about how to apply for this are on page 35299 of the June 19 Federal Register. Application forms may be obtained from any…
USDA Seeks Applications for Grants to Provide Development Support to Rural Cooperatives
…grants may be used to pay for up to 75 percent of a project’s total costs. Recipients are required to match 25 percent of the award amount. The grants will…
