…(R-Utah) and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) for their leadership on the Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015. And we thank Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) for his leadership…
USDA Reminds Farmers to Certify Conservation Compliance
…2015. The 2014 Farm Bill requires producers to have the form on file in order to remain eligible, or to become eligible for crop insurance premium support. Many farmers already…
CDFA Announces 2015 Funding For The State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program (SWEEP)
…2015 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Tulare County Agricultural Commissioner’s Office 4437 S Laspina Tulare, CA 93274 Ventura- June 3, 2015 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Ventura County Cooperative Extension…
Vilsack: New Investments in Water Conservation, Resilience Across Drought-Stricken States
…for example, more than $27 million of fiscal year 2015 EQIP funding is directed towards beneficial drought management practices. Weller comments With today’s announcement, NRCS will provide an additional $21…
Asian Citrus Psyllid Detected in City of Bakersfield, Kern County
…in Kern County. One Adult Asian citrus psyllid was confirmed on May 7, 2015 from a trap in a citrus tree in the Bakersfield College area (Panorama Drive / Eton…
CDFA Announces Vacancies On The Fertilizer Research and Education Program’s Technical Advisory Subcommittee
…Food and Agriculture – FFLDRS Branch, 1220 N Street, Sacramento, CA 95814 or via email at FREP@cdfa.ca.gov. The application deadline is July 1, 2015. For further information on the Fertilizer…
Movie Night at SLO County Farm Bureau Office
Join us for popcorn, light refreshments and a visit with filmmaker Dulanie Ellis. We’ll be screening her film Ground Operations: Battlefields to Farmfields. It’s Tuesday, June 2, 2015 at the…
USDA Announces Funding to Assist with Organic Certification Costs
…states to successfully implement the programs. Applicants for cost share assistance through the AMA program are encouraged to apply early, as these funds are only available through Sept. 30, 2015….
CDFA’s Drought Resources Web Page; a Useful Tool for Farmers, Ranchers and Farmworkers
CDFA’s Drought Resources web page stands as a valuable tool for farmers, ranchers and farmworkers seeking information about the drought in California and assistance programs. The page features links to…
Fuel Up to Play 60 Kick-Offs Spring Funding Campaign for California Schools
Spring 2015 Fuel Up to Play 60 (FUTP 60) grant funding applications are now open to California K-12 schools interested in supporting health and wellness initiatives. Applications will be accepted…
Regional Crop Production Report for May 12, 2015
…bearing acreage for 2015 is 890 thousand, resulting in a yield of 2,080 pounds per acre. The 2015 almond bloom began in early February. Nuts are reportedly sizing well with…
Sustainable/Organic Production on the Coast
…by the California Association of Pest Control Advisers, Ventura County Chapter California Association of Pest Control Advisers and Organic Fertilizer Association of California. When: Thursday, July 9, 2015, 8:00 am…
USDA announces $30 Million for Food Entrepreneurs and Agricultural Producers to Develop New Products
…for beginning farmers, military veterans engaging in farming and smaller farm operations participating in the local and regional food system.” More information on how to apply is on page 26528…
USDA/NASS May Citrus Crop Forecast Has No Changes for California
…and Fruit Size form. The June USDA/NASS citrus crop forecast will be Wednesday, June 10, 2015 at about 9 a.m. The forecast can be heard “live” here on AgNet West.com….
