…Threats of lawsuits were flying like water balloons at a kid’s lawn party. But behind the scene, the managers of the state and the federal water systems were working together…
Farm Credit Establishes Endowment Fund at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
…after Farm Credit donated nearly $255,000 this year to create an endowment fund for the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences. Six Farm Credit institutions serving farmers and ranchers…
First CFAP Payments Issued by USDA
The first payments for farmers and ranchers have been issued through the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP). U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced that CFAP payments totaling more than…
Fictitious Pickups Strike Again for California Nut Crops
…to light. From a theft summit in 2016, WAPA developed a checklist for any operation to use when drivers are coming to pick up loads of crops. The list includes…
Water Board Seeks to Fund 26 New Personnel Through Increased Fees
…multiple areas of the industry. Irrigated agricultural land, dairies, food processing facilities, local governments, and all other entities required to obtain a discharge permit would be partially responsible for funding…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 06-04-20
…NRCS’ EQIP and CSP programs, and the recently proposed Food Supply Protection Act. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more. Danielle Leal Multi-Media Journalist &…
Plants You Can Grow to Feed Ducks
Ducks are versatile eaters that will happily munch on all kinds of food. Some basic options include bird seed, chicken feed, cracked corn, bugs, fruits & vegetables, grains, and supplements….
CAWG Foundation Awards $30,000 in Student Scholarships
…her community, Yasmin has volunteered for the Food Bank Coalition of SLO County for the past few years, participated in her church’s Chosen program for confirmation, and works as a…
Successful Elimination of Virulent Newcastle Disease in California
California officials have gotten a handle on Virulent Newcastle Disease (VND), after two years of efforts to address the issue. The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) and the…
USDA Approves $2.5 Million for California Water Investments
…handling systems that are decades old,” Brand said in a news release. “These investments create jobs and improve public health and safety for our rural neighbors.” The Donner Summit Public…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 06-01-20
…walnuts, food preservation techniques available online from UCCE, and looking at grazing cover crops in organic systems. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more….
Week in Review: Preparing for Triple-Digit Heat and Remote Auditing Leafy Greens
…to Families Food Box Program and leafy greens producers are now able to complete much of the auditing process remotely. Get all of the top stories in agriculture every week…
FDA Associates 2019 E. Coli Outbreaks With Cattle Operations
A recent report from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has linked the source of three E. coli outbreaks in the fall of 2019 back to leafy greens operations…
The Western View: Chinese Food Imports Are Risky Business
…Foods. Food Safety News reported that Shuanghui has been plagued by constant complaints of food poisoning and illegal levels of bacteria and illegal additives in their meat. It should be…