…2 – Also Access the Web: Meeting URL: http://www.readytalk.com On the left side of the screen, enter Participant Access Code: 7202000 For more information about the Organic Survey, visit www.agcensus.usda.gov….
USDA Seeks Applications for Conservation Innovation Grants
…being welcomed. Under CIG, Environmental Quality Incentives Program funds are used to award competitive grants to non-Federal governmental or nongovernmental organizations, Tribes, or individuals. The 2014 Farm Bill also included…
USDA Video: USDA Week In Review January 23
…this edition of USDA Week In Review, a tool for improving your health, streamlining USDA services, and cleaner water and better roads. For more information go to: www.usda.gov www.nrcs.usda.gov www.rd.usda.gov…
Asian Citrus Psyllid Detection in Tulare County Expands Quarantine Into Fresno County
…Fresno County Boundary Line. The quarantine map is available online at www.cdfa.ca.gov/plant/go/acp-qmaps. The quarantine prohibits the movement of citrus and curry tree nursery stock out of the quarantine area and…
Silicon Valley Bank Foresees Breakout Year Ahead for U.S. Fine Wine Business
…beyond traditional banking services. Silicon Valley Bank is a member of global financial services firm SVB Financial Group (Nasdaq: SIVB). More information on the company can be found at www.svb.com….
UC Makes Gains in Rebuilding its Extension Service
…on which the farming community has come to depend. With 68 new Extension advisors and specialists since 2010 — and other new hirings in the queue or being planned —…
Use of Fumigant to Face Additional State Restrictions
…increase food production prices in California as opposed to our competitors.” Carolyn O’Donnell of the California Strawberry Commission described chloropicrin as “critical” to the control of certain soilborne pests, and…
USDA Week In Review January 16
…U.S. Department of Agriculture. In this edition of USDA Week In Review, farming’s future, improving water quality, and an American Dream house. For more information go to: www.usda.gov www.nrcs.usda.gov www.rd.usda.gov…
Dithane® F-45 Rainshield® Fungicide Registered for Walnuts
…easy to pour, with virtually no dust, and is non-abrasive to equipment. Dithane F-45 can be tank mixed with commonly-used copper products. Additionally, the “Rainshield” technology – a combination of…
The Fresno Food Expo Celebrates with Agricultural Tour
…College District · City of Fresno · Tioga-Sequoia Brewing Company · ENZO Olive Oil Company · Union Bank · Fowler Packing Company · United States Cold Storage · Gerawan Farming…
Port Slowdowns are Affecting Farm Shipments
…company hasn’t lost any business, she said she’s had to give discounts to customers who didn’t receive their product on time, to help them compensate for their lost sales. Brandon…
CDFA Announces Available Funding for Dairy Development Program
…We are very encouraged about the potential of this program.” Agricultural regions, including disadvantaged communities in the Central Valley as identified by the California Environmental Protection Agency using CalEnviroScreen, will…
Fruit Size and Drop Factors in Citrus Crop Forecast
…and Fruit Size chart. (.pdf) The February Citrus Crop Forecast is scheduled for Tuesday February 10, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. Pacific Time and will be “Live” here on AgNet West.com….
USDA Week In Review January 9
…of USDA Week In Review, happy Hawaiian cows, healthy soils for a healthy future and honoring a great American by helping others. For more information go to: www.usda.gov www.nrcs.usda.gov www.usda.gov/oce/foodwaste/index.htm…