…share their experiences with the energy required to pump groundwater. The Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) was awarded funding for the project through the California Energy Commission Electric Program Investment…
NRCS Seeks Input on Conservation Priorities for California
…groups, universities, state and federal resource agencies, Resource Conservation Districts and non-profit organizations. The STAC provides recommendations to State Conservationist Carlos Suarez, on conservation priorities to undertake with Farm Bill…
Perdue Reiterates Need to Restore Original Intent of SNAP
…Federal Register a proposed rule entitled Supplemental Assistance Program: Requirements for Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents (ABAWD). Under current SNAP statute, ABAWDs must work or participate in an employment program for at…
Controlling Tough Weeds Through Residual and Burndown Systems
…modes of action and a program with residual herbicides, says Dan Beran. “The tree nut, vine or vegetable grower has a number of unpredictable challenges throughout the growing season –…
California Producers Win Prestigious Conservation Award
…Conservation Service (NRCS) office submitted the family for consideration of the National Conservation Planning Partnership’s Hugh Hammond Bennett Awards for Conservation Excellence. The NRCS and National Association of Conservation Districts…
Growing Your Own Garlic
Yesterday’s program Cathy Isom covered growing ginger. Today’s program covers another spice. She fills you in with a few tips about growing your own garlic. That’s coming up on This…
Farm Bill Implementation Listening Session Open to Producers
…to existing programs implemented by the Farm Service Agency, Natural Resources Conservation Service and Risk Management Agency. Each agency will take into account stakeholder input when making discretionary decisions on…
CA FSA’s Saw Large Turnout of MFP Applications
United States Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency (FSA) representatives were at the 2019 World Ag Expo taking applications for the Market Facilitation Program (MFP). They only received a handful…
Students Set to Celebrate Agriculture and Leadership During FFA Week
…during FFA Week the Abernathy FFA in Texas will be partnering with the Hub City Outreach Center to make sidewalk chalk that will then be donated to the summer program…
Cattlemen React to Senate Passage of Public Lands Package
…that are sure to leave rural communities scratching their heads. The biggest question mark surrounds the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF), which the Senate voted to permanently reauthorize with…
USDA Reminds Producers of Feb. 14 Deadline for Market Facilitation Program
Agricultural producers have until Feb. 14, 2019, to sign up for USDA’s Market Facilitation Program (MFP), launched last year to help producers suffering from damages due to unjustified trade retaliation. Producers can…
USDA To Host 2018 Farm Bill Implementation Listening Sessions
…stewards by enhancing farm support programs, improving crop insurance, maintaining disaster programs, and promoting and supporting voluntary conservation,” said Under Secretary Northey. “We are seeking input from stakeholders on how…
Western View: The Moon Trees
…joined the Air Force and became a test pilot, then applied to the NASA Astronaut program. He was selected and began training in 1966, then became one of the astronauts…
Almonds Get $6 Million in Trade Promotion Funding
…Board of California $3,185,690 while Blue Diamond will receive $3,715,000 through the Agricultural Trade Promotion Program (ATP). The ATP is one of three USDA programs created to mitigate the effects…