…use, which complicates the ability to recharge underground aquifers. “The increasing pressure on groundwater has come from an antiquated surface-water system that’s inadequate in the face of continued urban growth…
State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program Deadline Extended 2 Weeks
…conservation measures that result in increased water efficiency and reduced greenhouse gas emissions. Applications must be submitted electronically using FAAST by Tuesday, July 29, 2014 at 5:00 p.m. PST. Applicants…
USDA Website for New Farmers
…new website aims to help producers learn about farm bill programs that may help them out. Sabrina Hill has more. Website for New Farmers The website is located at www.usda.gov/newfarmers….
USDA Video: USDA Week in Review July 11
…at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. – Repairing America’s Transportation Infrastructure – Trading Organics with Korea – And housing for farm labor workers. For more information: http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/u… http://www.dot.gov/grow-america/fact-… http://www.ams.usda.gov/AMSv1.0/NOPTr… http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/rhs/mfh/de……
Almond Food Safety Symposium Coming Up
…Quality Assurance and Industry Services Tim Birmingham. Almond Food Safety Symposium The Almond Food Quality and Safety Symposium is July 23 in Lodi. You can get more information at www.almondboard.com….
Proposed New Light Brown Apple Moth Quarantine Boundary – Mendocino County
…quarantine boundary appeals. If interested in receiving notifications, please sign up for regulatory updates through the email notification ListServ at: www.cdfa.ca.gov/subscriptions/index.html#planthealth. For questions regarding the regulations or map, please email…
Almond Board: Time to Register for Almond Conference
…Jenny Nicalou, Senior Specialist of Industry Relations for the Almond Board of California tells us more. Register online at AlmondConference.com. Get more from the Almond Board of California at AlmondBoard.com….
PG&E Hosting Energy Workshop
A workshop is coming up in Kern County to assist farmers who are interested in sustainable agriculture. AgNet West’s Taylor Hillman has the story. Agricultural Energy Workshop PG&E is working…
USDA FSA Announces Online Hay and Grazing Acres Locator Tool
…Hay Net website: There is a one-time registration process that should be completed by all users who want to post an ad online. Users who just want to browse ads…
CVCB Celebrates San Joaquin Valley Agribusiness With The Valley Grown For You Campaign
…P-R Farms, Inc. Naturally Sun-Dried Apricot Halves http://www.bellafrutta.com/or in store at Bella Frutta in Fresno P-R Farms, Inc. ENZO Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil http://www.bellafrutta.com/or in store at Bella Frutta…
2014 Almond Crop Shows Increases
…is a testament to the state-of-the-art farming practices and techniques our growers use to minimize water use,” stated Bill Harp, almond grower and chairman of the Almond Board of California….
Drinking Recycled Water in 5 Years
…the story. Potable Recycled Water in Near Future Monterey County Regional Water Pollution Control Agency has what they believe is the biggest recycled water plant for agriculture use in the…
United States – Korea Streamline Organic Trade
…Froman, U.S. Trade Representative. “We are committed to unlocking new opportunities for Americans and through this work we are delivering for the communities that depend on agricultural products. This deal…
Semper Fresh Farms Seeks to Help Vets into Ag
…Hill reports. Semper Fresh Farms Semper Fresh Farms is a new program in Monterey County that aims to help veterans get into agriculture. It’s the creation of Bryan Showalter and…