…in drought-stricken states apply science-based solutions to mitigate the effects of drought in both the short and long-term. Vilsack also discussed the significant investments by the agency since 2012 to…
CDFA Announces Vacancies On The Fertilizer Research and Education Program’s Technical Advisory Subcommittee
…education proposals for funding and implementation to the department’s Fertilizer Inspection Advisory Board. The FREP funds and facilitates research to advance the environmentally safe use of fertilizing materials within the…
CDFA’s Drought Resources Web Page; a Useful Tool for Farmers, Ranchers and Farmworkers
…the USDA’s Risk Management Agency, the Farm Services Agency, the Natural Resources Conservation Service, and Rural Development. There is also a link to the US Small Business Administration. All of…
Healthy Soils Initiative: A Foundation for Agricultural Sustainability and Climate Change Resilience
…including CalEPA, CalRecycle, the Water Boards, the Air Resources Board, the Resources Agency, the Department of Conservation, the Department of Water Resources and others to take stock of current programs…
Some Citrus Nurseries Building for Future
…to get new trees that were already paid for. California Department of Food and Agriculture Senior Environmental Scientist Vincent Arellano says some nurseries are moving forward with exclusionary facilities to…
The Western View: Teosinte
…sweet like sugar cane. For thousands of years, it was a staple of the Mayan diet, and sometime around 6000 BC, the Mayans began cultivating their Teosinte on farms, instead…
Regional Crop Production Report for May 12, 2015
…Growers completed spraying and pruning by the end of March. Spring Potatoes – The 2015 Spring Potato crop forecast is 9.8 million cwt., down 16 percent from last year. Planted…
NCBA Urges Secretaries to Reject Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee’s Flawed Recommendations
…welcomes an evidence-based discussion on the significant achievements of the overall environmental and social footprint of the beef industry,” said Ellis. “Our producers have a great story to tell on…
CDFA Introduces Pollinator Protection Web Page
…Protection web page as a resource for Californians and others interested in the issue. The web page features links to programs detailing CDFA’s commitment to protecting pollinators in the course…
Announcing Hopland’s First Barn to Yarn Event
…to the long, coarse Navajo-churros and to learn how they are graded. Throughout the day Leslie Jensen, program coordinator from Elkus Ranch Environmental Education Center, will be giving us a…
The Western View: Governor Brown’s Tunnels
…water distribution system while avoiding further environmental damage to the Delta. In fact, if it works as planned it will reduce the environmental damage that has been done in the…
State Board Discusses Drought
…Secretary of Business, Consumer Services, and Housing Agency Anna Caballero joined Director of the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services Mark Ghilarducci in heading to the community directly after their part…
The California Kitchen: Sweet Corn Bread
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing California sweet corn bread with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here’s what you’ll need: 2 Eggs 1 Cup Sour Cream 3…
Farm Bureau Applauds Senate Move to Stop EPA Overreach
…put in check the Environmental Protection Agency and its attempt to broaden the definition of “waters of the U.S.” “Tens of thousands of farmers, ranchers and land owners have spoken…
