The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is seeking public comments on new program priorities being developed for the 2016 Special Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP). Through a two-phase…
NRCS Partners in California Receive $2.7 Million for Conservation Innovations
…through a separate nationwide CIG program that will benefit California projects as well. NRCS administers both programs to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative approaches and technologies on agricultural…
CDFA Seeks Public Comments On New Program Priorities
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is seeking public comments on new program priorities being developed for the 2016 Special Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP). Through a two-phase…
The California Kitchen: Spinach Stuffed Bison Swedish Meatballs
…Egg Sauce ½ Cup Ketchup ½ Cupp Brown Sugar 3 T Worcestershire Sauce To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen: Spinach…
Commentary: FDA Overreaches with New Food-Safety Regulations
…little to improve food safety. Permission for use is granted by the California Farm Bureau Federation. Josh Rolph is manager of federal policy for the California Farm Bureau Federation. He…
Water Cuts Threaten Rice Field Bird Habitat
…funding for the added costs hasn’t been announced. In an average year, California farmers create about 300,000 acres of managed wetlands, the California Rice Commission said. But last year, farmers…
State Legislative Session Ends in Flurry of Votes
State legislators worked into the night last week voting on a slew of bills that will have an impact on California agriculture. The governor now has until Oct. 11 to…
Rural Home-ownership – Part 2
Everyone knows homes will eventually need repairs and some type of modifications. Today Cathy Isom tells us about the USDA program offering home modification help. Rural Home-ownership-2 More details and…
The California Kitchen: Artichoke Spinach Dip
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing artichoke spinach dip with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here’s what you’ll need: 1 lb. Cream Cheese 1 Cup Gorgonzola 1…
Sales from US Organic Farms up 72 Percent
…and programs. These results will assist with the development of appropriate risk management programs designed to help organic producers,” said NASS Administrator Joseph T. Reilly. “The report also shows that…
2015-2016 Blue Jacket Bonanza Program
The Yuba-Sutter Farm Bureau Fund for Ag Education 501 is proud to announce the application period for the 2015-2016 Blue Jacket Bonanza program is now open. The program is made…
Monterey Mushrooms Awards $204,000 in Scholarships
…are eligible to apply for a scholarship up to $5,000 and for up to 4 years. The Monterey Mushrooms scholarship program began in 1992. It was renamed the Carl Victor…
FSA Offers Help for CA Farmers, Ranchers Affected by Fires
…disaster. FSA administers a suite of safety-net programs to help producers recover from eligible losses, including the Livestock Indemnity Program, the Livestock Forage Disaster Program, the Emergency Assistance for Livestock,…
California Milk Marketing Order Hearing Next Week
…the opportunity to hear evidence on the proposal to change the handling of milk in California. The proposed marketing area would include the entire state of California. USDA received four…