The National Association of Farm Broadcasters was in California last week to see firsthand how some operations work out on the west coast. Golden State Experience for NAFB AgNet West…
Almond Board: BMP Guide for Bee Health
…very soon. The guide will also be available online at almondboard.com. Don’t forget to register for the 2014 Almond Conference. You can find more information on the Almond Conference website….
California Milk Advisory Board Partners with Coolhaus to Celebrate Ice Cream Month and the Sensational “Ice Cream” Sandwiches of Summer
…to 24 cookies | Active time: 20 to 25 minutes Rich, gooey, chewy, and sublime—these dark chocolate cookies combine the highest-quality dark chocolate chunks with cocoa powder. As in all…
As Trade Mission to Mexico Ends, Collaborative Efforts Will Continue
Members of the California agricultural delegation in Mexico City. From left, Craig McNamara, State Board of Food and Agriculture President; Felipe Chavez, Mexico City wholesaler; Chris Rosander, Raisin Administrative Committee;…
USDA Announces Grants to Help Veterans and Minority Farmers Get Started in Agriculture
…enable community-based organizations and other partners to work directly with these groups to successfully acquire, own and operate farms and ranches and equitably participate in all USDA programs. “The future…
Labor Training Helps Energy Efficiency
…the Center for Irrigation Technology at Fresno State, Bill Green, says they work with companies like Pacific Gas and Electric to make saving water and money a priority. Labor Training…
USDA Video: Week In Review July 25
A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. For more information go to: http://www.usda.gov http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/n… http://www.fs.fed.us/…
Farm Broadcasters Visit Salinas
The National Association of Farm Broadcasters is in California this week, learning more about our agriculture here. California network members of the NAFB, AgNet West, organized an agribusiness lunch and…
CDFA benefits from new training initiative that helps State improve efficiency, cut red tape
…sector, originating at Motorola and made famous by Jack Welch at General Electric, who integrated the training during the company’s restructuring in the 1990s. In order to receive certification, participants…
Weird Al video demonstrates creativity, versatility of CDFA IT programming staff
…hand, before scanning and manipulating them on a computer. On average, it required two hours of work to create one second of video. All his sketches and doodles for “Word…
USDA Selects 36 Energy Facilities to Accept Biomass Deliveries
…(f/k/a Snowflake White Mountain Power) Forest Energy Corporation California Burney Forest Power Pacific Ultrapower-Chinese Station HL(Honey Lake) Power Company Rio Bravo Rocklin Collins Pine Company Thermal Energy Development Partnership, LP…
Starting With Low-End Upgrades
Starting to get your operations more energy efficient doesn’t have to break the bank. AgNet West’s Taylor Hillman has information on relatively inexpensive ways to start the money-saving process. Starting…
Disaster Assistance for 2012 Frost or Freeze Fruit Crop Losses Announced
…conservation partnerships; developing new markets for rural-made products; and investing in infrastructure, housing and community facilities to help improve quality of life in rural America. For more information, visit www.usda.gov/farmbill….
Help for Rural Californians Suffering Through Drought
…water is constantly on her mind. Fortunately, USDA is able to help this community, and 73,000 residents living in other communities across California, through $9.7 million in grants to help…