There are frequently asked questions from growers when they attend the third-party meetings designed to help farmers comply with the new Irrigated Lands Regulatory Program general order. The Kaweah Basin…
USDA Announces Release Date for the Final 2012 Census of Agriculture Report
…final report will also give first-time or expanded data on biomass production, equine, Internet access, regional food marketing and distribution, land use practices and agroforestry. Conducted only once every five…
FSA County Employees Gather for Livestock Disaster Assistance Program Training
…of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency Val Dolcini says these programs are just a starting point. To learn more on the Disaster Assistance Programs, please click here….
CITD Webinar on Food Exporting
The California Center for International Trade Development is hosting a a series of informational webinars. This week’s is about Navigating Food Export Regulations and Documentation. Sign up for the webinar…
USDA Officially Announces Sign-Up Date for Farmer and Rancher Disaster Assistance Programs
…disaster assistance programs, reestablished and strengthened by the 2014 Farm Bill, beginning Tuesday, April 15, 2014. Quick implementation of the programs has been a top priority for USDA. “These programs…
Almond Board: Almond Growers Focus on Food Safety Programs
…food safety and that means working on clearing their orchard floors. Almond Growers Focus on Food Safety Programs For the Almond Board’s Good Agricultural Practices Quick Start guide, click here….
USDA Provides Farm Bill Funding for Pest and Disease Management Programs
…in damage each year and endanger our nation’s food security,” said Vilsack. “The funds USDA is making available today will help partners and stakeholders develop strategies, products and treatments to…
ACP Found in San Luis Obispo County
…Food and Agriculture to prevent the spread of this serious plant pest. Efforts will take place in the near future to eradicate this pest. The first detection of the Asian…
Ag Secretary Vilsack Announces Progress on 2014 Farm Bill Implementation
…(4) Non-Insured Crop Disaster Assistance Program; and (5) Sugar. Dairy Forward Pricing Program: Final rule published on March 21, 2014, that re-established the Dairy Forward Pricing Program. TITLE II –…
Leopold Conservation Award Nominations Now Accepted
…Foundation’s Leopold Conservation Award Program honors landowners across the U.S. for outstanding voluntary achievement in conservation practices that improve their bottom line and our environment. Our award recipients are ambassadors…
Public Meetings Scheduled to Discuss New CDFA Water Program
…information about this program, including a conceptual framework of the grant program, will be available at: http://www.cdfa.ca.gov/EnvironmentalStewardship/H2O_EandE.html Program implementation will be on or before July 1, 2014. Visit www.Drought.CA.Gov to…
FSIS Issues Public Health Alert For Processed Egg Products Unfit For Human Consumption
…that egg products are cooked to a temperature high enough to kill harmful bacteria is to use a food thermometer that measures internal temperature, http://1.usa.gov/1cDxcDQ. Consumers with food safety questions…
Board Suggests Land Owners Get Help With ILRP
Ground water will now be part of the irrigated lands regulatory program. The program previously was a waiver based program and only monitored surface water. The regulatory board recommends land…
FARMS Program Teaches Statewide Leadership
…Leadership Program from the Center for Land Based Learning offers high school students a chance to get their hands dirty planting, composting and learning about healthy eating. FARMS Leadership Program…