…plans will be implemented. The Public Lands Council and the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association have adamantly opposed these restrictive plans, which impede on conservation efforts and range management practices already…
USDA Commits $2.5 Million to Expand New Farmer Education
…Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency programs that can provide financial, disaster or technical assistance to the agricultural community. She spoke with AgNet West before the official announcement Tuesday…
California’s FREP/WPHA Conference Comes to Seaside November 5-6, 2015
The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s (CDFA) Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP) and the Western Plant Health Association (WPHA) are hosting their 23rd annual Fertilizer Research Conference at…
CDFA Seeks Public Comments on New Program Priorities of the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is seeking public comments on new program priorities being developed for the 2016 Special Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP). Through a two-phase…
NRCS Partners in California Receive $2.7 Million for Conservation Innovations
Six California organizations have been selected to receive $430,000 through the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG) program. In addition, five organizations received nearly $2.4 million…
CDFA Seeks Public Comments On New Program Priorities
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is seeking public comments on new program priorities being developed for the 2016 Special Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP). Through a two-phase…
Rural Home-ownership – Part 2
Everyone knows homes will eventually need repairs and some type of modifications. Today Cathy Isom tells us about the USDA program offering home modification help. Rural Home-ownership-2 More details and…
Sales from US Organic Farms up 72 Percent
…and programs. These results will assist with the development of appropriate risk management programs designed to help organic producers,” said NASS Administrator Joseph T. Reilly. “The report also shows that…
2015-2016 Blue Jacket Bonanza Program
The Yuba-Sutter Farm Bureau Fund for Ag Education 501 is proud to announce the application period for the 2015-2016 Blue Jacket Bonanza program is now open. The program is made…
Monterey Mushrooms Awards $204,000 in Scholarships
…are eligible to apply for a scholarship up to $5,000 and for up to 4 years. The Monterey Mushrooms scholarship program began in 1992. It was renamed the Carl Victor…
FSA Offers Help for CA Farmers, Ranchers Affected by Fires
…Honeybees, and Farm-Raised Fish Program, and the Tree Assistance Program. In addition, the FSA Emergency Conservation Program provides funding and technical assistance for farmers and ranchers to rehabilitate farmland damaged…
Tulare County Farm Bureau Announces New Youth Leadership Class
…Youth Leadership program has trained over 550 students. This year, 25 students from Tulare County high schools were selected to participate in the 31st Youth Leadership class which kicks off…
The Western View: Wildfires
…system that worked. Cattle pruned the chaparral and mature trees were harvested before they could become dangerous. It was good stewardship. But a powerful environmental movement grew in the later…
USDA Offers Help to Fire-Affected Farmers and Ranchers
…Livestock, Honeybees, and Farm-Raised Fish Program, and the Tree Assistance Program. In addition, the FSA Emergency Conservation Program provides funding and technical assistance for farmers and ranchers to rehabilitate farmland…