…cooperatives and non-farm small businesses that are economically affected by the drought in their community to apply for SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL). FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (FEMA) Coordination:…
USDA Forecasting Big Drop in Overall 2014 Farm Income
It’s probably no surprise that Agriculture Department analysts are forecasting lower overall farm income this year. Gary Crawford has this report….
Almond Board: Growers and PCA’s Thinking About Bloom Sprays
Franz Niederholzer Ph.D. In today’s almond report, UC Farm Advisor Franz J.A. Niederholzer Ph.D. discusses almond bloom sprays. Click to open or download report….
CDFA, USDA Sessions on Drought Resources
…USDA’s Farm Service Agency (March 1st); and water conservation enhancements offered by the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (March 3rd). These programs offer a variety on-farm assistance including cover crops…
“Voices from the Land” Conservation in American Agriculture Briefing Highlights Environmental Award Winners
…here at USDA headquarters to talk about the importance of conservation and the need to spread the message that investing in conservation practices on our farm and ranch lands not…
AgNeTVideo: CFBF President Paul Wenger Discusses Hot Topics at World Ag Expo
California Farm Bureau President Paul Wenger discusses some hot topics while visiting the World Ag Expo in Tulare….
Farm Bill Sign of Things to Come
Gary Crawford tells what this Farm Bill does. Hear Gary’s report here….
Emergency Conservation Program Available
Val Dolcini, State Executive Director for the USDA Farm Service Agency announced Emergency Conservation Program availability for multiple counties in California. Sabrina Hill has all of the details of the…
Farm Bill now Farm Law
USDA’s Gary Crawford gives us some of the details. Listen to his report here….
Costa Introduces Drought Relief Legislation
From the Office of Congressman Jim Costa Washington, DC — Rep. Jim Costa introduced emergency legislation that will help maximize available resources and assist farmers and communities during this historically…
California Farm Bureau Supports Senate Bill to Address Water Crisis
With farmers and ranchers struggling against drought and subsequent water shortages, the president of the California Farm Bureau Federation said he welcomes Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s legislation tackling the state’s water…
Statement of Westlands Water District on California Emergency Drought Relief Act of 2014
…for the people, farms, and businesses they serve. The California Emergency Drought Relief Act of 2014 provides congressional direction to federal agencies responsible for implementing federal regulations affecting operations of…
Monteiro Lakeside Dairy – Innovation in Progress
…to show us around and answer our questions so we could share their story with other farmers in the region. Thanks guys, it was a great day on the farm!…
No Change in USDA Citrus Crop Forecast for California
The February USDA citrus crop forecast was delivered this morning by Jim Ewing of the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. There were no changes for California but in Florida there…