…farmers recover from adversity. Additional programs available to assist farmers and ranchers include the Emergency Conservation Program, The Livestock Forage Disaster Program, the Livestock Indemnity Program, the Emergency Assistance for…
ELAP and Honeybees
Farm Service Agency Administrator Val Dolcini explains the Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees, and Farm Raised Fish Program, and its benefits specifically to beekeepers. ELAP and Honeybees…
The California Kitchen: Stuffed Portabella Caps
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing California Asparagus with Sambal Crab with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here’s what you’ll need: Stuffed Portabella Caps Handful Spinach T…
2015 Conservation Easement Applications for Agricultural lands and Wetlands Due May 15
…before May 15, 2015. ACEP, created in the 2014 Farm Bill, replaced the former Wetlands Reserve Program, Farm and Ranch Lands Protection Program, and Grassland Reserve Program, while accomplishing many…
California Crop Progress for Week of April 6
Sabrina Hill tells us what’s going on in California crops this week. Crop report for 4-6-15…
Prevent Alternaria Before Rain
A late season rain like the one forecasted for California this week could cause nut growers problems with alternaria. But one expert says, there’s still time to treat. Sabrina Hill…
The California Kitchen: Mushroom Saute with a White Wine Lemon Beurre Blanc
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing California Asparagus with Sambal Crab with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here’s what you’ll need: 12 Button Mushrooms 1 T Rosenthal…
Grants Help Bring More Nutritious Food to More People
New funding for projects in 26 states to increase the purchase of fruits and vegetables among Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program participants is also helping local producers and economies. Grants Help…
USDA Working to Help California Farmers Conserve Water
…it can to help California producers get through the so-called “Drought of the Century”. USDA Working to Help California Farmers Conserve Water USDA Working to Help California Farmers Conserve Water…
Yuba-Sutter Farm Bureau Scholarship Applications Due April 24
As part of their on-going commitment to educational programs in Yuba and Sutter counties, the Yuba-Sutter Farm Bureau (YSFB) Board of Directors has established an annual Scholarship Program. The goal…
Water for Farms – a Briefing by the Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC)
From CDFA Source – Northern California Water Assocation California’s farms face growing water management challenges California is an agricultural powerhouse—the nation’s largest farm state and a world market leader, with…
USDA to Issue Disaster Assistance to Help Honeybee, Livestock and Farm-Raised Fish Producers
…begin receiving disaster assistance through the Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees and Farm-Raised Fish Program (ELAP) for losses experienced from Oct. 1, 2013, through Sept. 30, 2014. The program, re-authorized…
McCarthy Statement on California Water Restrictions
Congressman Kevin McCarthy (CA-23) released the following statement on Governor Brown’s water restriction mandate: “The current drought in California is devastating. Today’s order from the governor should not only alarm…
The California Kitchen: Asparagus Pasta
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing California Asparagus with Sambal Crab with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here’s what you’ll need: 2T Garlic Arbosana 1 Shallot Small…