…counties and city listed above were designated natural disaster areas on March 4, 2015, making all qualified farm operators in the designated areas eligible for low interest emergency (EM) loans…
Atwater High School Celebrates National FFA Week
…and host community-wide events to help others in need this week. It was National FFA Week February 22– 28 and a host of activities were run to raise awareness about…
State Water Project Deliveries Increased Slightly
Original uploader was Theonlysilentbob at en.wikipedia Few storms have graced California so far this winter, but those that did — in mid — December and early February – will allow…
California Ag Day is Coming! Mark Your Calendars!
…protect the health of this most basic and most important resource. This theme also reflects the United Nations’ declaration of 2015 as the International Year of Soils “to increase awareness…
USDA Video: USDA Week In Review February 27
…In Review, testifying on the Farm Bill, from the Army to the farm, and 100 years of market news. For more information go to: www.usda.gov www.nrcs.usda.gov www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome?navid=farmbill www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/newfarmers?navid=newfarmers http://blogs.usda.gov/page/2/ www.flickr.com/photos/usdagov…
Fresno County Farm Bureau Issues Statement on Water Supply for County’s Federal Water Contractors
…Valley Project surface water availabilities. When: Friday, Feb. 27, 2015 11 a.m. Where: Fresno County Farm Bureau 1274 W. Hedges Ave. Fresno, CA 93728 Representatives will also be available for…
Statement of Don Peracchi, President of Westlands Water District, on Bureau of Reclamation’s Allocation Announcement
…But that is only a little bit true. There is no question that dry conditions in 2014 and 2015 have contributed to the crisis. But the Central Valley Project was…
USDA Provides One-Time Extension of Deadline to Update Base Acres or Yield History for ARC/PLC Programs
…Coverage (PLC). The final day to update yield history or reallocate base acres has been extended one additional month, from Feb. 27, 2015 until March 31, 2015. The final day…
DuPont Pioneer Enhances Grower Service and Support
DuPont Pioneer will showcase new tools and services available to growers from its industry-leading professional advisory network at the 2015 Commodity Classic in Phoenix, Ariz. During the trade show, Pioneer…
Big Fresno Fair Announces New San Joaquin Valley Olive Oil Competition
…are now being accepted and the deadline to enter is May 8, 2015. “At The Big Fresno Fair we pride ourselves on showcasing the best in Fresno County and beyond,…
Almond Board of California Leadership Program Begins Seventh Year
…established in 2009, more than 100 men and women have participated. Members of the 2015 class, representing the California Almond industry are: Sim Batth, Prudential Ricardo Camargo, Mid Valley Agricultural…
Care and Maintenance of Garden Tools Workshop to be held
The U.C. Master Gardeners of Lake County are pleased to present a Care and Maintenance of Garden Tools Workshop with instructor Jim Harrell. The workshop will be held February 25,…
Export Training Course Comes to CDFA
This April, CDFA will be jointly hosting CALAGX 2015 – the only comprehensive export training program available to California’s specialty crop growers. The program provides intensive training to help companies…
