…in the achievements of our farmers and ranchers. I feel fortunate to have been given such vital work to do, and such wonderful employees and colleagues to work with. Ranchers,…
Full Belly Farm Named 2014 California Leopold Conservation Award Recipient
…works to protect family farms and ranches on behalf of nearly 78,000 members statewide and as part of a nationwide network of more than 6.2 million Farm Bureau members. www.cfbf.com…
Silicon Valley Needs Farmers Too – Farm to Food Bank Month Spotlight
…fiscal year, more than any other food bank in the nation. Much of this food was donated from family farms, demonstrating the deep connection that farmers have to local community….
USDA Disaster Assistance to Help Thousands of Honeybee, Livestock and Farm-Raised Fish Producers
…information, visit www.usda.gov/farmbill. To learn more about USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) disaster assistance programs, visit the FSA factsheet page at www.fsa.usda.gov/factsheets or contact your local FSA office at http://go.usa.gov/pYV3….
USDA Video: USDA Week In Review November 21
…In Review, ranchers, USDA and Chevrolet helping the environment. Holiday food prices. And seasonal cooking safety advice by calling 1-888-MP-Hotline. For more information go to: www.usda.gov www.flickr.com/usdagov www.nrcs.usda.gov www.fsis.usda.gov www.fs.fed.us…
New Program Seeks Growers to Help Curb Declining Bee Population
…To learn more, reference the U.S. Bee Buffer Frequentkly Asked Questions. To review the eligibility requirements and complete participant application, visit http://beebuffer.com/. The U.S. Bee Buffer Project is sponsored in…
AFBF President on Obama’s Immigration Plan
…foreign-born workers to enter the U.S. We also need to permit some current workers, many of whom have helped sustain our operations for years, to remain working in America. “Congress…
CFBF: President’s Immigration Action Complicates Reform Effort
…immigrants to work in agriculture, and that provides a clear path for experienced but unauthorized employees to work legally in the United States. “We hope the president’s action does not…
USDA to Survey Farmers’ Planting Intentions for 2015
As the 2015 growing season officially comes to an end, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will contact producers nationwide to gather final year-end crop production…
Red Palm Weevil Update
…the red palm weevil showed up in Los Angeles and Cooperative Extension Specialist in Biological Control Mark Hoddle says they went to work to make sure the beetle didn’t spread….
Growing California Video Series: What Does California Grown Mean to You?
With Thanksgiving coming next week, CDFA presents “What does California Grown mean to you?” It’s the latest segment in the Growing California video series, a partnership with California Grown….
EPA Helps California’s Redwood Valley County Water District Prepare for a Changing Climate
…5,000 people in Redwood Valley, the Redwood Valley Rancheria of Pomo Indians, the Coyote Valley Band of Pomo Indians, and 200 farms. More information: http://water.epa.gov/infrastructure/watersecurity/climate/index.cfm EPA’s Climate Ready video: http://www.youtube.com/v/hzT6TP1p29g?hl…
Almond Board: Snack on Almonds While Watching the Game
…to carry that over to what you eat while watching football. The Almond Board is making sure consumers make that connection. For more on healthy snacking with almonds visit www.almonds.com….
Collaboration with Federal and State Agencies, Rice Growers and Industry Further Protect Endangered Salmon and Steelhead Trout
…Thiobencarb use restrictions for endangered salmon in 14 California counties where rice is grown at: www2.epa.gov/endangered-species/thiobencarb-use-limitations. For more information on endangered species protection bulletins visit Bulletins Live site at: www.epa.gov/oppfead1/endanger/bulletins.htm….