…at the San Bruno Veterans Memorial Recreation Center. All you have to do is go online to CAPCAed.com AND look for upcoming classes in the middle of the web page….
California Students Win USDA Contest
Three California students are among only 30 in the nation to win the 2013 Agricultural Outlook Forum Student Diversity Program. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to Open or Download Audio…
Farm Bureau Selects Program Participants
Ten Farm Bureau leaders from across California have been selected to participate in a year-long training program that lays the foundation for future contributions to the farming and ranching community….
USDA Microloans for Small Farms
A new USDA program can help beginning farmers get a boost. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to Open or Download Audio Report The USDA has a new way to help…
First Signs of Nectarine Crop Popping Up
The first signs of the new nectarine crop are starting to take shape in the Central Valley. It’s still up to Mother Nature before growers can start any nutrition application…
New Website Helps With Pest Management
…anywhere, since all you need is a computer or smart phone. You’ll find answers to crop pest problems on the University of California Integrated pest management Program website. For example,…
USDA Announces Speakers for Ag Forum
…A program schedule and registration are available at www.usda.gov/oce/forum. On Feb. 22, Chief Economist Glauber will moderate a panel titled, “Crop Insurance: A Global Perspective.” Panelists include Yves Salmon, Advisor…
CA Cattle Ranch Nominated for Award
A California cattle ranch will find out next month if it is named the national winner of the Environmental Stewardship Award Program. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to Open or Download…
LGMA CEO Discusses New Regulations
…food safety. Just last year, the state’s cantaloupe program was launched, and tomato producers started a program about four years before that. To see the post in full, click here….
Awaiting Answers on Farm Bill
The agriculture industry is awaiting more information on just what the farm bill extension means for specific programs and commodities. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
Cleaning Up Greenhouse Gasses
…for that purpose. Laura Mandell is with the Center . She says there’s information about the Environmental Quality Incentives Program, or EQUIP , on the site. The website is http://www.usdairy.com/saveenergy…
IDFA Responds to Farm Bill Extension
…Audio Report The Producers federation was fiercely critical of the extension, while the IDFA supports it. In a statement, IDFA president Connie Tipton says it allows Congress time to consider…
NFCF Statement on Farm Bill Extension
…saying it appreciates Congress’s action to avert tax increases. But quote “At the same time, it is truly unfortunate that Congress could not come together this year to enact a…
Ag Groups Respond to Farm Bill Extension
Some ag groups are lashing out about the farm bill extension passed earlier this week by congress. That extension could have a negative effect on some California farmers. Sabrina Hill…
