SprinklerMaps is a new program that will allow growers to log all their irrigation information online using Google maps. The software works with the popular online mapping tool and users…
Growing California Video Series – Urban Growth
The next segment in the Growing California video series, a partnership with California Grown, is “Urban Growth,” a story about improving food access in the Southern California community of Compton….
Almond Board Congratulates UC Davis Researchers on Water Conservation Award
…USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture’s 2014 Experiment Station Section Excellence in Multistate Research Award. The award recognized “exceptional collaboration on a multistate research project that helps farmers better…
CDFA Now Accepting Proposals for 2015 Specialty Crop Grants
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is now accepting proposals for the 2015 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program. Each year, CDFA conducts a two-phase competitive solicitation process to…
Bats Work the Night Shift in Pollination
…example, through the 2014 Farm Bill, landowners have an opportunity to receive financial assistance through conservation programs and practices, which can include planting cover crops and riparian buffers that target…
Farmers and Ranchers Encouraged to Make Their Voices Heard
…level, applying their knowledge and judgment to make decisions on commodity support programs; conservation programs; indemnity and disaster programs; emergency programs and eligibility. County committees operate within official regulations designed…
USDA Video: USDA Week In Review October 31
…USDA Week In Review, helping the Gulf of Mexico, Chinese ordering out for American food, and the truth about bats. For more information go to: www.usda.gov www.nrcs.usda.gov www.flickr.com/usdagov www.fas.usda.gov www.fs.fed.us…
USDA Announces $29 Million to Provide Housing for Farmworkers
…the Farm Labor Housing Loan and Grant program. Financing is available to qualified organizations to develop housing for domestic farm laborers. USDA also provides rental assistance to help very-low-income families…
Citrus Industry This Week: Antibiotics for HLB and TAP Update
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week from Florida includes information on antibiotics for citrus greening management and an update on the Tree Assistance Program. Want to learn more? Click…
USDA to Provide $4 Million for Honey Bee Habitat
…which directs USDA to expand the acreage and forage value in its conservation programs. Funding will be provided to producers through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). Applications are due…
USDA Extends Dairy Margin Protection Program Deadlines
…to enroll in the voluntary program, established by the 2014 Farm Bill. The program provides financial assistance to participating farmers when the margin – the difference between the price of…
State and Federal Officials to Discuss Drought and Groundwater Management for 2015
With weather forecasts indicating another dry year, the California State Board of Food and Agriculture is bringing together state and federal officials to discuss drought planning and implementation of the…
Public Meetings Scheduled to Discuss CDFA’s Dairy Digester Research and Development Program
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is developing a new program, the Dairy Digester Research and Development Program, authorized by the Budget Act of 2014 (Chapter 25, Statutes…
Food Prices Continue to Rise
Your grocery bill may continue to creep up. Gary Crawford has more. Food Prices Still Rising…