…for Women, Infants and Children, and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, which together comprise America’s nutrition safety net. For more information on FNS assistance during times of disaster, visit www.fns.usda.gov/disaster….
Farmers in Wildfire Zones Assess Impact
…assistant editor of Ag Alert. He may be contacted at khecteman@cfbf.com. Associate Editor Steve Adler contributed to this report. Permission for use is granted by the California Farm Bureau Federation….
NRCS Streamlining EQIP Applications for Fire Recovery
…watershed. NRCS conservationists have expertise in erosion, hydrophobic soils, and the use of measures (such as sandbags, mulching, etc.) to mitigate damage to the landscape. Additional USDA Assistance Available NRCS,…
SNAP Recipients Affected by Northern California Wildfires Receive USDA Relief
…School Breakfast programs, the Child and Adult Care Food Program, the Summer Food Service Program, WIC, and SNAP, which together comprise America’s nutrition safety net. For more information, visit www.fns.usda.gov….
Report Shows Uncertainty Harming Farmers
…percent, globally. The report was announced Wednesday during an event in Des Moines, Iowa. Find the report online at http://www.globalharvestinitiative.org/ . From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Housing Support Fund for Ag Workers Displaced by Fires
…they receive the support they need through this difficult time.” For anyone interested in contributing to the housing fund, visit: www.scggf.org to make a contribution. SCGGF is a 501(c)(3) organization….
USDA Helps Small Businesses Develop New Agricultural Products, Technology
…$99,929 ISCA Technologies Inc., Riverside, California, $100,000 ISCA Technologies Inc., Riverside, California, $100,000 ISCA Technologies Inc., Riverside, California, $100,000 ISCA Technologies Inc., Riverside, California, $100,000 ISCA Technologies Inc., Riverside, California,…
Western View: Devastating losses in Wine Country
…back to the town where I found myself again. But I put the trip off. We had other things to do. And now, the news is, Glen Ellen burned, consumed…
Agri View: cotton, polyester, fabric
…in today’s Agri View. cotton, polyester, fabric Image credit: from tradeindia.com/Pinterest/by Rajni Sharma / Fashion and Apparel Cotton Fabric – Used for making uniform, aprons, shirts, trousers, dresses, etc. #CottonFabric…
Preparing to Evacuate During Wildfire? These Checklists Can Help
…the message gets through,” Oatman said. To sign up for text alerts, visit http://www.nixle.com or text your zip code to 888-777 to opt-in. “We have coordinated with CropMobster to create…
State Board Sticks to Flow Regime on Sacramento River
…be found at www.waterboards.ca.gov/waterrights/water_issues/programs/bay_delta/docs/201710_phaseII_input.pdf. Ching Lee is an assistant editor of Ag Alert. She may be contacted at clee@cfbf.com. Permission for use is granted by the California Farm Bureau Federation….
NIFA Invests in Research to Help Boost Organic Farming, Ranching
…competitiveness and adopt organic practices. Grants for both programs are made through a competitive peer review process involving an external panel of experts. In FY 2017, 24 new grants totaling…
More Than 1,000 Stations Offering E15 in the U.S.
…retailers including Casey’s, Cenex, Family Express, Kum & Go, and Kwik Trip, among others. In total, there are 1,039 locations across the U.S. offering E15 fuels. The organization says many…
UCCE Creates Ag Education Chair in Southern California
…serving about 70 kids in all,” Haver said. “With this new funding, we will be able to reach beyond the ag kids and involve students interested in math and sciences,…