…no individual operation or producer can be identified. These and all NASS reports are available online at www.nass.usda.gov. For more information call the NASS Pacific Regional Field Office at 1-800-851-1127….
EPA Helps California’s Redwood Valley County Water District Prepare for a Changing Climate
…5,000 people in Redwood Valley, the Redwood Valley Rancheria of Pomo Indians, the Coyote Valley Band of Pomo Indians, and 200 farms. More information: http://water.epa.gov/infrastructure/watersecurity/climate/index.cfm EPA’s Climate Ready video: http://www.youtube.com/v/hzT6TP1p29g?hl…
Almond Board: Snack on Almonds While Watching the Game
…to carry that over to what you eat while watching football. The Almond Board is making sure consumers make that connection. For more on healthy snacking with almonds visit www.almonds.com….
Collaboration with Federal and State Agencies, Rice Growers and Industry Further Protect Endangered Salmon and Steelhead Trout
…Thiobencarb use restrictions for endangered salmon in 14 California counties where rice is grown at: www2.epa.gov/endangered-species/thiobencarb-use-limitations. For more information on endangered species protection bulletins visit Bulletins Live site at: www.epa.gov/oppfead1/endanger/bulletins.htm….
USDA Helps Open and Expand Export Markets for U.S. Agriculture
…costs of overseas marketing and promotional activities that help build commercial export markets for U.S. agricultural products and commodities. The program, which focuses on consumer promotion, including brand promotion for…
Three-Hundred Tons of Nutrition from Annual Food Drive
Turkey donations at the Sacramento Food Bank. (Photo courtesy of CDFA) CDFA knows food. We inspect it, we protect it, and we really enjoy it. So when the State of…
USDA and Partners Complete First-of-Its-Kind Sale of Carbon Credits from Working Ranch Grasslands
…tools to help rural America create climate solutions and play a role in President Obama’s comprehensive effort to reduce carbon pollution. More information on USDA’s work is available at www.usda.gov/climatesolutions….
USDA Video: USDA Week in Review for November 14
…In Review… release the hounds! Topics include dogs protecting the environment, high-tech help for USDA employees, and honoring Native Americans. For more information go to: www.usda.gov www.flickr.com/usdagov www.aphis.usda.gov www.targetcenter.dm.usda.gov www.fs.fed.us…
California Non-Valencia Oranges Forecast at 40 Million 500 Thousand Boxes
…scheduled to be released Wednesday December 10, 2014 and will be carried “live” here on AgNet West.com. View the USDA/NASS November Forecast Citrus Test Results and Fruit Size Chart. (.pdf)…
USDA Video: USDA Week in Review for November 7
…of USDA Week in Review includes honoring military veterans, apples going back to China, and recognizing the value of USDA employees. For more information go to: www.usda.gov www.flickr.com/usdagov www.aphis.usda.gov www.fas.usda.gov…
USDA Seeks Input on New Beef Promotion Order
…of the start of the program. Interested parties have until Dec.10, 2014, to submit comments on any of the issues below, and comments should reference the appropriate heading: 1. Who…
County Rules Help to Reduce Theft of Walnuts
…99 percent of the commercially grown walnuts in the United States, and we are No. 2 in the world. China is No. 1 in production, we think, but we can…
CDFA Now Accepting Proposals for 2015 Specialty Crop Grants
…award funds to projects that solely enhance the competitiveness of California specialty crops. Specialty crops include fruits and vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, horticulture, and nursery crops (including floriculture). Grant…
Farmers and Ranchers Encouraged to Make Their Voices Heard
…office Jan. 1, 2015. Nearly 7,700 FSA County Committee members serve in the 2,124 FSA offices nationwide. Each committee consists of three to 11 members elected by eligible producers. Members…