…defined. Permission for use is granted by the California Farm Bureau Federation. Jack Rice is an associate counsel for the California Farm Bureau Federation. He may be reached at jrice@cfbf.com….
Analysts Outline Changing Situation in Wine Business
…is slated for Jan. 24-26. Steve Adler is associate editor of Ag Alert. He may be contacted at sadler@cfbf.com. Permission for use is granted by the California Farm Bureau Federation….
Women in Agriculture Seminar Series This Week
…founders of My Job Depends on Ag. Tickets are required for the lunch and can be purchased online at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2495169. At 2:00 p.m., the seminar looks at The Future of…
Citrus Greening Grants Awarded
…Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Texas, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Fiscal year 2015 grants include: University of California, Riverside, Calif., $3,990,772 University of Central Florida, Orlando, Fla., $1,975,000…
Agri View: Fire Ant Danger
…expand to thousands of individuals. Some colonies may be polygynous (having multiple queens per nest). Learn more about the fire ant here. Image credit: (right) By Stephen Ausmus – http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/graphics/photos/dec04/k11622-1.htm…
Ag. Secretary Tom Vilsack, NFL Comm. Roger Goodell and Partners Commitment to Youth
…Media who are not already credentialed through the NFL to access the Super Bowl Media Center should contact Ana Blinder (Ana.Blinder@NFL.com) by Friday, Feb. 5 at 5:00pm PT. Saturday, Feb….
The California Kitchen: Untamed Minestrone
…these recipes, visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking Show: www.foodytv.com or stream it on Roku, Amazon Fire, Google TV and apple TV Follow Albert on: Facebook, Linkedin: Albert J. Hernandez The…
Application Deadline for 2016 Conservation Stewardship Program is March 31
…forests, or the needs of pollinators.” said Forkey. “We invite producers to visit with us regarding these and many other conservation improvements that can be supported through CSP.” Through CSP,…
Jimmie Cox Memorial Scholarship
…Aid office at your school or the Agri-Culture office, 141 Monte Vista Ave., Watsonville, CA 95076 (831) 722-6622 or (831) 818-1193 Email: agri-culture@sbcglobal.net. Applications are available on their Website: www.agri-culture.us…
$35 Million to Help Schools Serve Healthier Meals, Strengthen Childhood Nutrition
…Foods Project. “Give Schools the Tools to Prepare Healthy, Delicious Meals.” Give Schools the Tools to Prepare Healthy, Delicious Meals. The Pew Charitable Trusts, July 2015. Web. 21 Jan. 2016….
Grants for Food Safety and Plant Health Improvements
…America. For more information, visit www.usda.gov/farmbill. Since 2009, NIFA has invested in and advanced innovative and transformative initiatives to solve societal challenges and ensure the long-term viability of agriculture. NIFA’s…
USDA to Invest $150 Million through Conservation Stewardship Program
…management. A CSP self-screening checklist is available to help producers determine if the program is compatible with their operation. As part of the application process, applicants will work with NRCS…
Hortau Secures $10 Million Investment to Further Growth in North America
…of agricultural products. Visit Hortau.com for more information on Hortau’s proprietary irrigation management systems, and simplified software and mobile apps, or contact us at (805) 545-5994, Ext. 358 or media@hortau.com….
Almond Board: Almond Spraying During Wet Years
…bees. Almond Board Director of Agricultural Affairs, Bob Curtis, says things are little different during a wet year. Almond Spraying During Wet Years From Almonds.com The blossoms of nearly all…