…Oatman, UC ANR Risk & Safety Services director, uses Nixle. “While some communication methods may not work due to outages, the more sources we have, the better the chance that…
Almond Board: CAPCA Meeting
…professional development and enhancement of our members’ education and stewardship, which includes legislative, regulatory, continuing education and public outreach activities. From the Almond Board of California: In 1950, almond growers…
State Board Sticks to Flow Regime on Sacramento River
…approach to implementation of the board’s Bay-Delta Plan actions in the Sacramento and San Joaquin basins. “At least the water board acknowledges that voluntary agreements are probably a better way…
Clean with Natural Cleaning Ingredients
…And not just for cleaning, baking soda can unclog a drain, Vinegar can remove rust, and, also act as a degreaser. Half a lemon can polish metal. I’m Cathy Isom……
California Benefits from Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
…market through providing better nutritional education. Money from the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program was also used for grower training. Multiple disciplines of research were also funded, including further development…
Register for Farm of the Future Field Day
…who want to better understand how data can be integrated to provide better farm productivity and resource efficiency. The day will conclude with an industry panel discussion on the status…
Farm Bill Opposition Groups Discuss Strategy
…to be at least some issues the different groups will likely agree on. The biggest proposal they’ll likely support is the AFFIRM Act, proposed by Arizona Republican Jeff Flake and…
Secretary Perdue Statement on Ibach & Northey Senate Committee Hearing
…Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation (FPAC). The two await committee action and approval of the entire U.S. Senate. The Under Secretary for MRP oversees three critical USDA agencies: the…
Almond Board: Almond Leadership Program
…Almond Leadership Program, you will: • Build relationships with almond community leaders; • Develop interpersonal relationship and communication skills; • Become prepared to take leadership roles in almond organizations and…
USDA Invests in 48 Projects in Local Watersheds
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) plans to invest in 48 new, multi-year projects that aim to build vital infrastructure while conserving natural resources in 20 states or territories through…
USDA Issues Farm Safety Net and Conservation Payments
…among our most committed conservationists,” said Perdue. “We all share a responsibility to leave the land in better shape than we found it for the benefit of the next generation…
Secretary Perdue Statement on Confirmation of Censky & McKinney
…sell more American agricultural products in foreign markets. We eagerly await their arrival at USDA, and urge the Senate to continue to act on other nominees who are awaiting confirmation.”…
Training Courses to Fulfill Part of Produce Safety Rule
A series of Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training Courses are being offered throughout California to fulfill part of the Food Safety Modernization Act’s Produce Safety Rule beginning at the end…
Fertilizer Company to Halt Production to Curb Excess Supply
…had not been determined. The company is attempting to lower the excess supply of potash, adjusting inventory to better reflect demand. The move comes as Potash Corp is in the…