…by a collaborative partnership involving other agencies, resource conservation districts, the California State University (CSU) system and UC ANR Cooperative Extension (UCCE). The academic institutions play a key role in…
Commodity Classic “Jazzed” to Welcome Agriculture Secretary
…the top policy issues affecting the ag industry. We are especially eager to hear from him about the new Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement and how that will impact farmers, ranchers, and…
TPP Report on Impacts to Agriculture
Big Benefits to Ag in TPP An organization called Third Way has researched and put together a report on the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) and why the TPP is important…
USDA, Partners to Invest $720 Million in Conservation Projects
…round of the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) created by the 2014 Farm Bill. California is receiving more than $30 million of the funding, including $8 million for conservation projects…
US Chamber of Commerce Joins USDA in Push to Enlist Veterans in Agriculture
…a new partnership between USDA and Hiring Our Heroes, a program that helps military veterans, transitioning active duty personnel, and their spouses and partners with training and opportunities to find…
USDA Initiative Restores Forests, Reduces Wildfire Threats through Local Partnerships
…This project supports the ongoing work of local partnerships to protect communities from wildfire and restore ecological processes, while also enhancing habitat for at-risk species. Louisiana – Longleaf Pine Partnership…
Agri View: El Niño Impact
…and La Niña? El Niño and La Niña are complex weather patterns resulting from variations in ocean temperatures in the Equatorial Pacific. El Niño and La Niña are opposite phases…
Fresh Express $500,000 for Safety Research Campaign
…Contribution of $250,000 – $499,999 Agricola El Toro California Melon Research Board * / California Cantaloupe Advisory Board * Georgia Pacific * Sysco Tanimura & Antle * The Wonderful Company…
Ethanol Committee Visits California’s Low Carbon Economy
…California Air Resources Board’s Transportation Fuel Branch in Sacramento discussed the history behind CARB’s carbon emissions scoring and the criteria contained in the current Low Carbon Fuel Standard. According to…
TPP Agreement Formally Signed
The next step in the journey of the Trans Pacific Partnership trade deal was reached with signing of the agreement by member nations Wednesday. TPP Formally Signed Putting pen to…
$35 Million to Help Schools Serve Healthier Meals, Strengthen Childhood Nutrition
…providing greater opportunities for physical activity through a public-private partnership to promote those behaviors among America’s youth. This $35 million investment will help sustain the progress that has already been…
Welcome Rains May Be a Challenge to Almond Blossoms
Storms that have been rolling in off the Pacific, helping to fill reservoirs and recharge groundwater, may be a challenge for almond growers should they coincide with the upcoming almond…
Farm Bureau Approves Strategic Action Plan for 2016
…said. The AFBF board reaffirmed its commitment to the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement. “TPP promises to open up markets around the Pacific Rim. These are some of the fastest-growing markets in…
Marketing a Priority for PMA
…board also received a FNV initiative progress report from the Partnership for a Healthier America and discussed options to scale FNV nationally in the U.S. beyond the two pilot markets…