…exam prep course is available at https://capcaed.com/continuing-ed-seminars/july-8-2014-sacramento-ca-cca-exam-prep-workshop/. More information on the California CCA program is at www.cacca.org. You can contact Steve Beckley at (916)539-4107 or sbeckley@aol.com for more information. The…
USDA Video: Researching Goats To Address World Hunger
USDA’s Agricultural Research Service is researching goat genetics in hopes of addressing world hunger problems. For more information: http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/u… http://www.ars.usda.gov/main/main.htm…
USDA Announces First HLB Funding Allocations, Appointments to Citrus Disease Subcommittee
…Committee as a permanent committee within the NAREEE Advisory Board to study the scope and effectiveness of research, extension, and economics programs affecting the citrus industry as it directly relates…
2014 Conservation Easement Applications for Agricultural Lands Due June 6
…by June 6. As with all NRCS easements, the landowner retains the title to the land, and the right to control access and recreational use. The land remains on the…
USDA Video: This Week @ USDA May 9
A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. For more information: http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/u… http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/n… http://www.nifa.usda.gov/…
USDA Supplemental Revenue Assistance Payments Program Sign-Up Begins
…interested in signing up must do so before the Aug. 29, 2014, deadline. For more information on the 2012 SURE program, visit any USDA Service Center or online at www.fsa.usda.gov/sure….
Ag Sec. Vilsack Announces Continued Progress on 2014 Farm Bill Implementation
…weeks and months. To stay up-to-date on USDA’s Farm Bill implementation progress, visit www.usda.gov/farmbill. TITLE I – Commodity Programs Agricultural Risk Coverage Program and Price Loss Coverage Program: On April…
USDA Video: This Week @ USDA May 2
A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. For more information: http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/u… http://www.nass.usda.gov/ http://www.ars.usda.gov/main/main.htm http://www.ers.usda.gov/…
9 California Counties Make Top 10 List for Ag Sales in the U.S.
…are: 2. Tulare County, CA 3. Kern County, CA 4. Monterey County, CA 5. Merced County, CA 6. San Joaquin, CA 7. Stanislaus County, CA 8. Imperial, CA 9. Weld,…
Meeting to Focus on Future of CA Ag
…forums that bring together local, state and federal government officials, agricultural representative and citizens to discuss current issues of concern to California agriculture. Follow the board on Twitter at: www.twitter.com/Cafood_agboard…
Upcoming Strawberry Field Day
The California Strawberry Commission is sponsoring a Strawberry field day at Manzanita Berry Farms in Santa Maria, May 7th. There will be a wide variety of presenters from UCCE Advisers…
Benefits of Census Numbers
The USDA believes some growers don’t realize the benefits of accurate census numbers. The National Agricultural Statistics Service has created an online notebook called “Your census, Your story.” so farmers…
Governor Brown Issues Executive Order to Redouble State Drought Actions
…“This order cuts red tape to help get water to farmers more quickly, ensure communities have safe drinking water, protect vulnerable species and prepare for an extreme fire season. I…
Additional Public Meeting Scheduled to Discuss CDFA’s New Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program
…on or before July 1, 2014. Visit www.Drought.CA.Gov to learn more about how California is dealing with the effects of the drought, and for more water conservation ideas, visit www.SaveOurH2O.org…