…In Review, lighting the U.S. Capitol Christmas tree, turning wood waste into high strength material, and helping veterans get into farming. For more information go to: www.usda.gov www.flickr.com/usdagov www.fs.fed.us www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome?contentid=2014/11/0252.xml…
LBAM Quarantine Boundary Change
…November 6, 2014. Per work plan protocol, IPC recommends that quarantine regulatory constraints related to the LBAM Program be lifted in the Ukiah treatment area of Mendocino County. http://www.cdfa.ca.gov/plant/lbam/regulation.html CDFA.lbam.updates@cdfa.ca.gov…
USDA Joins Global Partners to Kick Off International Year of Soils in 2015
…Dust Bowl era of the 1930s, the nation’s largest environmental disaster caused by over cultivation, drought and record-breaking temperatures. “NRCS conservationists work with America’s farmers and ranchers to take care…
Agriculture Emerging: a progress report at CDFA
…share our recent successes and provide updates on many ongoing efforts. Agriculture has its share of challenges, starting with the drought. Looking ahead, though, global demand for California’s commodities is…
USDA Extends Application Deadline for Dairy Margin Protection Program to Dec. 19
…www.usda.gov/farmbill. To learn more about the Margin Protection Program for dairy, contact your local USDA Farm Service Agency county office at offices.usda.gov or visit us on the Web at www.fsa.usda.gov….
Well Digging in Central Valley
…says that won’t last. He says he was in contact with several drilling companies, but had some difficulties due to the businesses still being very busy. Experts are now saying…
Almond Board: Almond Conference is Next Week
…almond Conference is next week. If you didn’t register online, you can still attend. Almond Update: Almond Conference is Next Week Find out more about the almond conference at www.almondconference.com….
Farm Leader on House Bill HR5781
…works to protect family farms and ranches on behalf of more than 57,000 members statewide and as part of a nationwide network of more than 6.2 million Farm Bureau members….
NCBA and PLC Accepting Summer Internship Applications
…and PLC’s regulatory efforts; and to work closely with the communications team.” The full-time internship will begin May 18, 2015 and end Aug. 21, 2015. To apply, interested college juniors,…
Egg Marketers Await Beginning of New Regulations
…shortage, because farmers have had to reduce their flock sizes in order to comply with new spacing requirements, while others say they’ll be able to purchase sufficient numbers of compliant…
CFBF President’s Message: One Opportunity Lost; One Remains
…it’s the issues resulting from the drought that will have the greatest implications for years to come. While we were excited to see the water bond, Proposition 1, pass this…
Yolo County Farm Wins Prestigious Conservation Award
…Paul Muller, Judith Redmond and Dru Rivers plus second-generation owners Jenna Clemens and Amon Muller. It has been a certified organic farm since 1985 and is a pioneer for Community…
State Employees Donate 13 Tons of Turkey, Help Set Record at Sacramento Food Bank
…contact Steve Linkhart, California Association of Food Banks at (510) 350-9916. For our friends and foodies– tweet, Instagram or Facebook – #CAGrown with a pic of California Grown produce and…
USDA Video: USDA Week In Review November 28
…Agriculture. In this edition of USDA Week In Review, the U.S. Capitol Christmas tree arrives and USDA research brightens the holidays. For more information go to: www.usda.gov www.flickr.com/usdagov www.fs.fed.us www.ars.usda.gov…