Grants Available for SWEEP Assistance, Training

DanGeneral

…organizations, California academic institutions and California Resource Conservation Districts for grant funds to provide technical assistance to applicants for grants from the State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program (SWEEP). Applicants…

NPPC Capital Update

DanHogs & Pork, Industry News Release

…Gibbs, R-Ohio, where she was a legislative assistant, covering agriculture, financial services, foreign affairs and trade issues. Sikes earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from California State University, Fullerton….

Proposed ACP Quarantine Changes

Taylor HillmanCitrus, Pest Update

…quarantine protocols. The proactive proposals aim to limit risks that will arise when those changes happen. The Citrus Pest & Disease Prevention Program (CPDPP) says at some point, California will…

Two Sides of TPP

Taylor HillmanGeneral

…only does ag need TPP, but the industry needs it very soon. California Congressman and dairy farmer David Valadao agrees. Hear his comments in the audio report above. More on…

Livestock Review

DanCattle, Commodity Report

Pacific Region Livestock Review California Cattle on Feed Cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in California for feedlots with capacity of 1,000 or more head totaled 420,000…

Strengthen Rural Communities

DanGeneral, Industry News Release

…and extension programs focused on promoting rural community development, economic growth, and sustainability. These grants were made through the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) Foundational program, administered by USDA’s…