…to treat that groundwater well so it will be there for future droughts.” Other key findings of the drought’s effects in 2014: Direct costs to agriculture total $1.5 billion (revenue…
State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program Deadline Extended 2 Weeks
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has extended its deadline for applications for the State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program (SWEEP) by two weeks, until July 29, 2014….
Expo Changes Increase Opportunities
…2014 Fresno Food Expo is July 24 in Fresno. The city moved the event this year from March to the peak of the growing season in July. Organizers say this…
Climate Change: Register now for the first California Adaptation Forum
…be held in Sacramento on August 19-20, 2014. Registration for the forum is now open with early registration rates ending on July 18th, 2014. This event is very timely and…
Proposed New Light Brown Apple Moth Quarantine Boundary – Mendocino County
Light Brown Apple Moth Effective July 8, 2014, the California Department of Food and Agriculture is adding the Mendocino County Quarantine Boundary. A map of the proposed boundary can be…
Tulare County Crop Report Shows Increases
Marilyn Kinoshita, Tulare County Ag Commissioner One of the state’s biggest ag-producing counties releases its 2013 crop report, and there’s a big increase in it. Sabrina Hill reports. Tulare County…
UCCE 2014 Silage Day
Modesto will be hosting a silage update for the dairy industry next week. AgNet West’s Taylor Hillman has the information. 2014 Silage Day The University of California Cooperative Extension…
Almond Board: Time to Register for Almond Conference
Online registration for the 2014 Almond Conference is now open. Sabrina Hill has more. Registration open for 2014 Almond Conference It’s time to start making your plans for the 2014…
Agriculture Recognized by Governor’s Environmental and Economic Leadership Awards
…two weeks, the current application process will close for GEELA. Applications will be accepted through July 11, 2014. We hope farmers and ranchers will consider applying. Click here to apply….
CVCB Celebrates San Joaquin Valley Agribusiness With The Valley Grown For You Campaign
…Valley agribusiness and encourage individuals to buy local fresh and produced food products. The campaign is taking place now through July 31, 2014 and showcases food products produced in the…
2014 Almond Crop Shows Increases
The just-released California objective forecast for the 2014-2015 crop year shows some increases for the crop. The California Almond objective forecast for the 2014–2015 crop year was announced at the…
United States – Korea Streamline Organic Trade
…to Korea’s growing market for organic products. The arrangement between the two nations will take effect on July 1, 2014. “Korea is a growing, lucrative market for U.S. organic products,…
Apply for State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program
CDFA continues to accept applications for the State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program, or SWEEP. The deadline to apply is July 15, 2014. The program is designed to provide financial…
Vacancy on Cattle Health Task Force
…cattle health programs. The vacancy is for one member representing the cattle research/extension sector. Individuals interested in this CHATF appointment should send a brief resume by July 18, 2014 addressed…