One of the many things the Almond Board does is help the public understand almond growers are good neighbors. Sabrina Hill has this week’s almond update. Almond Update for June…
USDA and USTR Name New Members to Agricultural Trade Advisory Committees
…Policy Advisory Committee is comprised of senior representatives from across the agricultural community and provides advice on general trade policy matters. The Agricultural Technical Advisory Committees offer technical advice and…
Cap-and-Trade Program Topic of Meeting
…government officials, agricultural representative and citizens to discuss current issues of concern to California agriculture. This meeting will be streamed online at: http://www.cdfa.ca.gov/LiveMediaStream.html Follow the board on Twitter at: www.twitter.com/Cafood_agboard…
Speak Up Against Water Act Proposal
…Groot is asking his members to contact him if they are interested in speaking up. If you are located in a different part of California, Contact your local farm bureau….
Water Act Proposal Costs Time and Money
…asking all agriculture land owners to speak up now before the public comment period ends in October. Contact your local Farm Bureau if you would like to join in expressing…
USDA Announces New Support for Beginning Farmers and Ranchers
…the inaugural meeting of the reconvened Beginning Farmer and Rancher Advisory Committee held at the University of California Davis, California. This Advisory Committee, composed of 20 members, including Extension agents,…
USDA Video: This Week @ USDA June 20
…activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Western snow pack less than needed Saving bees and other pollinators Expanding trade for American farmers. For more information: http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/u… http://blogs.usda.gov/2014/06/18/its… http://www.ars.usda.gov/main/main.htm http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/u……
Governor Signs CA Budget With FFA Funding Included
…of state politicians also worked to get the funding back into the budget. Assemblymember Adam Gray of District 21 sent AgNet West the following statement: We have great news. The…
USDA Announces Landmark Commitment to Improve Sage-Grouse Habitat
…conservation practices and policy changes agreed upon by the Bi-State Local Area Working Group in its action plan. The announcement comes at the conclusion of an extended public comment period…
Asian Citrus Psyllid Quarantine Expands
…the Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) following the detection of one psyllid west of Exeter near the community of Farmersville in Tulare County. This brings the total quarantine area in Tulare…
Abandoned Groves Become Liability
…coordinator Bob Atkins says agencies will work with growers if abandonment of a grove is necessary. The trees will have to come out at some point or another and Atkins…
Petition for Class 4a Hearing Received
…Department received a petition from California Dairies Inc. on June 17, 2014 proposing changes to the Class 4a pricing formula. The petition is posted on the hearing matrix at: http://www.cdfa.ca.gov/dairy/uploader/postings/petitions/…
CDFA Announces Available Funding for State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program
…is no cost to attend the workshops or webinar. Space is limited at each workshop location. Individuals planning to attend should email grants@cdfa.ca.gov with their contact information, number of seats…
Working with Growers on Abandonment of Groves
…Coordinator Bob Atkins says drought isn’t the only reasons for abandonment and they are trying to work with growers. Taylor Hillman has the story. Making it as easy as possible…