…products. Following amendments made to the 2008 farm bill to address questions of workability regarding the original statute, the Department of Agriculture finalized implementing regulations in 2009. In a recently…
Legislation Introduced in House to Repeal COOL
…introduced in the 2002 Farm Bill covering beef, pork and chicken; and implemented in 2008, COOL has been detrimental to the U.S. livestock industry and without benefit to U.S. consumers….
Farm City Newsday Podcast for May 19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill. To listen or subscribe [display_podcast] Subscribe in a reader…
CDFA Announces 2015 Funding For The State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program (SWEEP)
…669 County Square Dr., Suite 100 Ventura, CA 93003 Oroville – June 9, 2015 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Butte County Farm Bureau 2580 Feather River Blvd. Oroville CA 95965…
The California Kitchen: Chipotle Cherry Glazed Breast
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing chipotle cherry glazed breast with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here’s what you’ll need: 4 Duck Breast Scored at a 45…
Vilsack: New Investments in Water Conservation, Resilience Across Drought-Stricken States
…more about and EQIP and other NRCS programs. Today’s announcement was made possible by the 2014 Farm Bill. The 2014 Farm Bill builds on historic economic gains in rural America…
Asian Citrus Psyllid Detected in City of Bakersfield, Kern County
Adult Asian citrus psyllid, Diaphorina citri Kuwayama. Photograph by Douglas L. Caldwell, University of Florida. The Kern County Agricultural Commissioner, in cooperation with the California Department of Food and Agriculture…
CDFA Announces Vacancies On The Fertilizer Research and Education Program’s Technical Advisory Subcommittee
The California Department of Food and Agriculture is announcing three vacancies on the Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP)’s Technical Advisory Subcommittee. This subcommittee reviews and recommends fertilizer research and…
Bushy Top Bacteria Found in Other Plants
…the disease. Tulare County Farm Advisor Elizabeth Fichtner has been researching the disease and was notified by a grower that some walnut trees were showing symptoms of the bacteria. Fichtner…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for May 18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill. To listen or subscribe [display_podcast] Subscribe in a reader…
The California Kitchen: Spinach Stuffed Bison Swedish Meatballs
…Cup Ketchup ½ Brown Sugar 3 T Worcestershire Sauce To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen: Spinach Stuffed Bison Swedish Meatballs…
Governor’s May Revise Budget Doubles-Down on CDFA Drought and Climate Change Programs
…and they also stress the need to invest in and partner with our farmers and ranchers to make sure California continues to be a leading agricultural producer worldwide into the…
Almond Leaching Programs Starting Too Late
…quality is being applied to trees. Cooperative Extension Farm Advisor David Doll says leaching programs after the season need to start sooner than normal. Doll says efficient irrigation systems extend…
Movie Night at SLO County Farm Bureau Office
…SLO County Farm Bureau Office, 4875 Morabito Place, San Luis Obispo. Refreshments at 6:00 p.m. – Chat with the filmmaker at 6:30 – Screening of the film at 7:00 p.m….