…Wilton, just south of Sacramento came up a little short in voting for this online contest. Instead, the four winners are Chris Chinn of Missouri, Katie Pratt from Illinois, Bo…
Ag Sec Vilsack: Complete 2012 Census of Agriculture
…information about the Census, visit www.agcensus.usda.gov or call 1-888-4AG-STAT (1-888-424-7828). The Census of Agriculture is your voice, your future, your responsibility. Contact: Sue King, (202) 690-8122 Krissy Young, (202) 690-8123…
Almond Prices Expected to Climb
…inventories are shrinking. Jansen updates the almond outlook with an online message for growers. The entire U-S almond crop is grown here in California…which generates about four billion dollars. And…
USDA Announces Speakers for Ag Forum
…Jan. 22, 2013, and $425 thereafter. Plenary speeches will be Webcast after 6 p.m. EST on Feb. 21, and breakout session speeches and presentations will be posted online after 6…
Challenges for Poultry Producers
A major poultry magazine says there are many challenges facing the US poultry industry. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to Open or Download Audio Report An online article for World…
Awaiting Answers on Farm Bill
The agriculture industry is awaiting more information on just what the farm bill extension means for specific programs and commodities. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
Cleaning Up Greenhouse Gasses
…for that purpose. Laura Mandell is with the Center . She says there’s information about the Environmental Quality Incentives Program, or EQUIP , on the site. The website is http://www.usdairy.com/saveenergy…
CA Farm Bureau Scholarships Available
…Bureau leaders and staff members; two scholarships are donated by the Ag Lenders Society of California. Applications are available online by clicking here. The deadline for submissions is March 1….
Scholarships Available for High School Seniors
…of recommendation; one copy of their high school transcripts; ACT or SAT scores and be graduating from high school during the 2012-2013 school year. Applications are available online. Click here….
2012 Census of Agriculture Arriving in Mailboxes
…and their communities for years to come,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. “I strongly encourage all farmers, no matter how large or small their operation, to promptly complete and return…
CA Turkey Farmer Finalist in Competition
…ways to maximize production while minimizing expenses. You can watch the entire video with Tim Nilsen, just go to http://www.fooddialogues.com and click onto the New Faces of Farming and Ranching….
Almond Board Meeting This Week
…can register at the convention center any of the three days. If you would like more information, you can find it on our website at ag net west dot com….
Technical Review Committee Members Wanted
…of Funding Availability posted on CDFA’s website at http://www.cdfa.ca.gov/grants/. Information should be submitted via e-mail to Crystal Myers (grants@cdfa.ca.gov) before December 3, 2012. CDFA Release#12-041 Follow CDFA on Twitter: www.twitter.com/cdfanews…
CA Specialty Crop Block Grant Workshops
…CA 93901 Tuesday, November 6, 2012 – 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Suite 202 Greater Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce, 600 Hampshire Rd, Ste 200, Westlake Village, CA 91361 Wednesday,…