Val Dolcini Many veterans are turning to farming after their military career and the USDA has loan programs that can help them get started. Sabrina Hill talks with California State…
USDA Announces Specialty Crop Block Grant Program-Historic Farm Bill Support Available through State Departments of Agriculture
…by e-mail: trista.etzig@ams.usda.gov. State Department of Agriculture Available Grant Allocation FFY14 Alabama $ 483,202.15 Alaska $ 231,963.39 American Samoa $ 262,706.87 Arizona $ 1,100,428.11 Arkansas $ 350,294.21 California $ 19,761,117.56…
Almond Board: Scouting Key to Weed Management
The Almond Board of California wants to help growers keep a well managed orchard floor. Scouting for weeds at this time of year can catch a problem before it starts….
USDA Helps Open and Expand Export Markets for U.S. Agriculture through 2014 Farm Bill Programs
…Grape and Tree Fruit League $428,800 California Pear Advisory Board $442,081 California Prune Board $2,668,406 California Table Grape Commission $3,093,070 California Walnut Commission $3,902,619 Cherry Marketing Institute $204,115 Cotton Council…
Antique Farm Equipment Show April 25-27
The International Agri-Center will host the 22nd Annual California Antique Farm Equipment Show, April 25-27, 2014 in Tulare, California. The event will showcase the agriculture industry’s heritage with a focus…
Join the University of California in a One-Day Science Project on May 8th
…project across the state, in recognition of the 100th anniversary of University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE). Join the University of California in a One-Day Science Project May 8th One…
Late Rains Could Mean Water Market Activity
The California Department of Water Resources will look at their updated water storage numbers this month that will include the late March and early April rainstorms. Those numbers could potentially…
Livestock Producers Sign-up for USDA Assistance Programs Starts Tomorrow
Val Dolcini Livestock producers can sign up for USDA Assistance programs starting tomorrow. California State Director of USDA Farm Service Directory Val Dolcini says they are expecting a lot of…
McNamara Named Agriculturalist of the Year
Farmer and president of the California State Board of Food and Agriculture, Craig McNamara is named Agriculturalist of the Year by the California State Fair. Agriculturalist of the Year For…
Innovation Awards Return to Regional Food Show
…most agriculturally rich and diverse region in the world – California’s San Joaquin Valley. This year marks the introduction of the “Buyer’s Choice” Award, which replaces last year’s “Industry Award,”…
2013 California and Nevada Vegetable Crop Summary Report
The 2013 California and Nevada Vegetable Crop Summary is now in and Sabrina Hill gives us the numbers from this report. 2013 California and Nevada Vegetable Crop Summary Report…
USDA Citrus Crop Forecast-No Changes From Last Month for California
Although Florida suffered another drop in Valencia oranges this month of 4 million boxes, California had no changes according to Max Lord of the USDA Ag Statistics Service in Washington…
FSA County Employees Gather for Livestock Disaster Assistance Program Training
…up for the programs beginning Tuesday April 15, 2014. It is funded by the Farm Bill that California State Executive Director of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency…
Webinar Series Helps Growers/Exporters Navigate Websites
The California Centers for International Trade Development have created a series of webinars to assist grower/shippers. This week they held one on navigating websites to find regulations and contacts. Export…