…(NRCS) easement programs – Farm and Ranch Lands Protection Program, Grasslands Reserve Program and Wetlands Reserve Program – into two components. One component protects farmlands and grasslands, and the other…
USDA Video: USDA Week In Review Sept. 5
A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. For more information go to: www.usda.gov www.ers.usda.gov www.nrcs.usda.gov www.flickr.com/usdagov www.fsa.usda.gov…
Conservation, Industry Leaders Team Up to Restore Groundwater in California’s Central Valley
…Coca-Cola Unbottled, at www.coca-colablog.com or find us on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/company/the-coca-cola-company. ABOUT KINGS BASIN WATER AUTHORITY The Kings Basin Water Authority includes nearly 60 public, private and non-governmental organizations that…
Almond Board: Entertainment for Gala Dinner
…ceremonies. He will be joined on stage by Vegas comedian/ventriloquist Taylor Mason and comedian/magician Mike Hammer. The trio’s entertainment will feature clean humor and audience interaction. Following the comedians, a…
CDFA Announces Vacancy on the Beet Curly Top Virus Control Program Advisory Board
…the CDFA Secretary on all matters pertaining to the Beet Curly Top Virus Control Program. The term of office for a Board Member is unlimited. Members receive no compensation, but…
Livestock Producers Urged to Enroll in Disaster Assistance Program by Oct. 1
…process can take several days or more to complete, producers are encouraged to begin the application process as soon as possible. The Livestock Forage Disaster Program compensates eligible livestock producers…
USDA Video: Stamps Honor Farmers Markets
Four postage stamps honor farmers markets and farmers. For more information: www.usda.gov www.ams.usda.gov…
European Grapevine Moth Quarantine Lifted in Solano County and Portions of Napa and Sonoma Counties
…of the remaining quarantine area (approximately 446 square miles) and related information may be found online at: www.cdfa.ca.gov/plant/go/egvm. Growers in affected counties with questions may contact their local agricultural commissioner….
USDA Video: USDA Week In Review August 29
A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. For more information go to: www.usda.gov www.fns.usda.gov www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/… www.flickr.com/photos/usd… www.fs.fed.us www.dm.usda.gov…
USDA Statistics Confirm Almonds Number One
…to good research and the nuts versatility as a milk and butter product. Read the Washington Post blog here. For more about California Almonds head to their website at almonds.com…
Enrollment for New Dairy Farm Risk Management Program to Begin Sept. 2
…to the dairy operation or inter-generational transfers. Written comments must be submitted by Oct. 28, 2014, at www.fsa.usda.gov or www.regulations.gov. The 2014 Farm Bill also established the Dairy Product Donation…
Asian Citrus Psyllid Quarantine Expansion in San Luis Obispo County
…Ocean. The areas described above are in addition to an existing quarantine in the Arroyo Grande area, also in San Luis Obispo County. A map is available online at: www.cdfa.ca.gov/plant/go/acp-quarantine…
California State Board of Food and Agriculture to Discuss Climate Change and CDFA’s Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
…In 2013, CDFA was awarded more than $18 million to enhance the competitiveness of the state’s specialty crop sector. Funding supported 64 projects that we selected through a competitive review…
CDFA Releases Draft Statewide Plant Pest Prevention and Management Program EIR, Announces Public Meetings
…Program EIR triggers a 45-day period for public review and comment. Written and oral comments will be accepted, and all comments received in response to the draft will be addressed…