…eight years. In addition, the Central Valley is the second-most-pumped aquifer in the United States, accounting for approximately 20 percent of the nation’s groundwater demand. California is the largest agricultural…
Almond Board: Big Giveaway at Almond Conference
…will win a 2014 Polaris Ranger 400. Listen to the above report for his full comments. To register for the Almond Conference, visit almondconference.com. For the Almond Board, click here….
Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
…will be invited to participate in Phase II of the process – submission of a grant proposal. Applicants must access the Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) at www.cdfa.ca.gov/grants for detailed…
Deadline for Milk Income Loss Contract Program
…benefit is the stimulation of local economies.” Statutory authority for the MILC program expired Sept. 30, 2013. New legislation must be enacted before the MILC program, or its replacement, can…
Small Farm Conference Scholarships Available
…land and labor, pest and weed management and more. For scholarship applications and a list of advisors, call 888-712-4188 or email conference@californiafarmconference.com. For further conference information and registration visit www.californiafarmconference.com….
Getting More Food From Local Farms To Schools
Getting more locally grown food to schools is the goal of USDA’s Farm to School program. For more information on the USDA Farm to School census please go to: http://www.fns.usda.gov/farmtoschool/….
Almond Board: Almond Sustainability Report
…Barton. Click to Open or Download Audio Report Barton says the report is intended for a large audience. The report will come out every three to five years. Everyone can…
DCHA Launches Membership Drive
…with calf raiser perspectives. Timely information and updates on the latest research, developments and other information important to improving calf and heifer raising and dairy business operations. Inside access to…
Antibiotics in Livestock Production
The U.S. livestock industry and the government are acting to reduce the problems some associate with routine use of antibiotics in livestock production. Gary Crawford reports. Click to Open or…
Rescheduled USDA Citrus Crop Forecast Date Set
…citrus crop forecast of the 2013-2014 season will be released Friday, November 8th. Hear the LIVE website audio stream program to begin about 9:00 a.m. Friday, November 8th at agnetwest.com….
Almond Board: Leadership Program at Almond Conference
…The Almond Conference is December 3 through 5 in Sacramento. You can register for the Almond Conference online at almondconference.com. You can find more about the almond board at almondboard.com….
World Ag Expo Launches Video Contest
…Anyone 30 years of age or younger is eligible to enter. All videos must be submitted by December 1, 2013. Visit www.WorldAgExpo.org for full rules and the online entry form….
CA Citrus Mutual on Governor’s Veto of Citrus Bill
…is no known cure. But I guess none of that is important to the Governor.” In his veto message the Governor states, “Let’s review our options during the budget process.”…
Meat and Poultry Safety Tips
…the illnesses are here in California. The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service reminds consumers to follow package cooking instructions and make sure to reach an internal temperature of 165…