CDFA, USDA Sessions on Drought Resources

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…Commissioner’s Office 555 Airport Way, Suite E Camarillo, CA 93010 February 26, 2014 – 6p.m. to 8p.m. (San Diego/Escondido) San Diego County Farm Bureau 1670 E. Valley Parkway Escondido, CA…

California Firm Recalls Unwholesome Meat Products

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California Firm Recalls Unwholesome Meat Products Produced Without the Benefit of Full Inspection WASHINGTON, Feb. 8, 2014 – Rancho Feeding Corporation, a Petaluma, Calif. establishment, is recalling approximately 8,742,700 pounds,…

USDA Video: This Week @ USDA February 7

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A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. To learn more: http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/u… http://usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdah… http://www.usda.gov/oce/climate_chang… http://blogs.usda.gov/tag/aginnovates/…

Citrus Damage Estimates to Come

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…to test your audio stream for our upcoming “LIVE” webcast coverage of the release of USDA’s monthly Citrus Crop Forecast to begin at about 9:00 a.m. Monday, February 10, 2014….

USDA Launches Effort to Assist California Producers Affected by Drought

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…future. Funds are available statewide to install a number of conservation practices including irrigation efficiency, cover crops, rehabilitation of existing spring developments, protection of grazing lands, and other supporting components….

DWR Drops State Water Project Allocation to Zero, Seeks to Preserve Remaining Supplies

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…and water transferred from willing sellers to buyers in critically short areas still will be delivered, as will emergency supplies for drinking, sanitation, and fire protection. Regulatory Actions Sought In…

Ag Leadership Program Seeks Applicants for Class 45

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…application are online at www.agleaders.org. The phase one application is due no later than May 12, but individuals are encouraged to complete it earlier. Contact: Meredith Ritchie, (916) 984-4473, mritchie@agleaders.org…

USDA Designates California Ag Counties for Drought Disaster Assistance

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…USDA disaster-designated counties may be eligible for disaster assistance from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) (http://www.sba.gov/category/navigation-structure/loans-grants/small-business-loans/disaster-loans). For a comprehensive online source for all federal disaster assistance, visit http://www.disasterassistance.gov/ ….