…to remember about the Census of Agriculture is that the information is used for decision-making by producers as well as all those who serve farmers, ranchers and rural communities –…
Drought influences dairy farmers’ feed plans
Courtesy of Ag Alert by the California Farm Bureau Federation Just as milk prices are improving, fierce competition for hay and limited water supplies to grow other feed crops have…
EPA Protects Wetlands in Calif. and Ariz. with $1.5 Million in Grants
…projects in the Pacific Southwest Region. For more information about this year’s grant recipients, visit: http://www.epa.gov/region09/water/wetlands/grants/grants-13.html To learn more about submitting an application for the 2014 grant cycle, visit: http://www.epa.gov/region09/water/wetlands/grants/index.html…
Washington Firm Recalls Dried Egg Products Due to Possible Salmonella Contamination
…of the most common bacterial foodborne illnesses. The most common symptoms of salmonellosis are diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever within 12 to 72 hours after eating the contaminated product. The…
CDFA, USDA Sessions on Drought Resources
…School – Theater Room 9087 Deschutes Road Palo Cedro, CA 96073 February 19, 2014 – 6p.m. to 8p.m. (Salinas) Monterey County Agricultural Commissioner’s Office 1428 Abbott Street Salinas, CA 93901…
Is Aquaponics the Answer
The demand for fish, especially in the USA is dramatically increasing. The supply of uncontaminated wild fish is shrinking just as dramatically. Hear Sabrina’s report here….
California Firm Recalls Unwholesome Meat Products
…30-lb. boxes of “Sweet Breads” 30- and 60-lb. boxes of “Beef Liver” 30- and 60-lb. boxes of “Beef Tripe” 30- and 60-lb. boxes of “Beef Tongue” 30- and 60-lb. boxes…
Aquaponics Curriculum Teaches New Fish Farming Techniques to Ag Students
…They now certify the companies who meet their BAP (Best Aquaculture Practices) standards. The group is striving for voluntary compliance by seafood farmers with verification by the Alliance. Unlike the…
USDA Video: This Week @ USDA February 7
A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. To learn more: http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/u… http://usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdah… http://www.usda.gov/oce/climate_chang… http://blogs.usda.gov/tag/aginnovates/…
Asian Citrus Psyllid Quarantine Expands in Tulare County
…in addition to the previously announced quarantine areas of Tulare County. The maps are available online at: http://www.cdfa.ca.gov/plant/go/acp-quarantine-sjv In addition to the new and existing quarantines in portions of Tulare…
USDA Launches Effort to Assist California Producers Affected by Drought
…conservation efforts throughout California to combat the effects of drought. Interested landowners and managers have until March 3, 2014 to apply for available funds. “Working with our federal, state, and…
Breaking News: Unprecedented Zero Water Allocation for CA
It’s official, California does not have enough water to grow our food and supply communities. The Department of Water Resources has now taken unprecedented action to conserve water, and it…
DWR Drops State Water Project Allocation to Zero, Seeks to Preserve Remaining Supplies
…State Water Project has DWR announced a zero allocation to all 29 public water agencies that buy from the SWP. These deliveries help supply water to 25 million Californians and…
Almond Board: Almond Sustainability Workshop
…workshop is Friday, January 31 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at the Almond Board office in Modesto. To register for the workshop, contact Kendall Barton at kbarton@almondboard.com or call (209) 343-3245….