…Bill fact sheet at www.fsa.usda.gov/farmbill, the LFP program fact sheet, http://go.usa.gov/5JTk, or contact their local FSA office. The Livestock Forage Disaster Program was made possible through the 2014 Farm Bill,…
End of the Brucellosis Milk Surveillance Program in California
…has become difficult and costly due to California’s large dairies and complex marketing strategies, and it has been determined that CDFA’s resources could be better utilized in other activities. As…
Drought Lessons from a Sheep Rancher
…and researchers at UC Davis are paying attention. After dumping ash from a weekend cookout in his backyard, Mel Thompson noticed the grass grew a little better. On the advice…
Statements from Officials on Dairy Pricing Legislation
…dairy market. I thank the Secretary and Senator Galgiani for their leadership in this effort and urge all stakeholders to build on the good work that has been done, so…
Reset Spraying Regime Producing Results
…in California these tested systems could limit the damage. Snively added that it’s all about finding what works for your area as some systems show better results in different locations….
Table Olive Growers Report a ‘Real Bad’ Crop
…oil olive crop appears to have fared better. Patricia Darragh, executive DIRECTOR of the California Olive Oil Council, said estimates for the oil sector are not available until mid-September, but…
4-H Programs Prepare Kids for Future in Science and Tech, Too
Youth who participate in a 4-H program seem better prepared for careers in science and technology, thanks to hands on experience they receive. Rod Bain reports….
Measure to Protect Female Farm Laborers
…The measure was authored by Senator Bill Monning of Carmel. SB 1087 would amend the state Farm Labor Contractor Act to mandate sexual harassment prevention training for licensees and their…
AgNeTVideo: Haiti Delegates Visit Salinas High School
Delegates from Haiti, including the country’s top ag official, education and economic leaders, are learning about California agriculture. They are working on ways to help re-build their country. The group…
Cotton Transition Assistance Program Enrollment Begins Next Week
…Budget Control Act of 2011 requires USDA to implement these reductions to program payments. CTAP and the Stacked Income Protection Plan were established by the 2014 Farm Bill. The Farm…
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Provides Six-Month Update on Farm Bill Implementation Progress
…subsidy as mandated by the Farm Bill. This will impact crops beginning with the May 20, 2014 actuarial filing and continue through the November 30, 2014 actuarial filing. Prohibition of…
California Milk Advisory Board Partners with Coolhaus to Celebrate Ice Cream Month and the Sensational “Ice Cream” Sandwiches of Summer
…Jennifer Giambroni, Director of Communications for the CMAB. “And what better way to enjoy a scoop of California ice cream than between two cookies – another one of our favorite…
Shock Factor May Help Conservation Message
…made. Shock Factor May Help Conservation Message California dairies are efficient already due to industry standards but Medeiros says they want consumers to know they are still trying to better…
California and Mexico – a Win-Win Relationship
…the notion of “ganar-ganar,” or a “win-win” relationship was mentioned more than once. Our discussions have focused not only on building stronger trade relationships between our two markets, but in…