…the north by Villa Creek; on the east by the Los Padres National Forest Boundary; on the south by CA State Route 41; and on the west by the Pacific…
USDA To Measure Small Grain Production
…agriculture in the Pacific Region, and it is crucial for us to have accurate data about this key sector,” said Vic Tolomeo, Director of the Pacific Regional Field Office. “We…
West to get Needed Moisture, but Not CA
An unusual cold front for this time of year is approaching the Pacific Coast and will bring with it some relief for some areas in the West that have been…
Froman ‘Cautiously Optimistic’ About TTIP Talks
…producers he’s cautiously optimistic about the Trans-Pacific Partnership and getting Japan to drop their tariffs to zero, although he is unsure about a specific timeline. Froman says the timeline for…
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Provides Six-Month Update on Farm Bill Implementation Progress
…Partnership Program (RCPP) was announced. RCPP streamlines conservation efforts by combining four programs (the Agricultural Water Enhancement Program, the Cooperative Conservation Partnership Initiative, the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Initiative, and the…
CDFA Growing California Video: California Wine Connections
…where visitors can enjoy local wines and learn from winemakers about their production. The latest segment in the Growing California video series, a partnership with California Grown, is “Wine Connections.”…
California Cattle on Feed / Commercial Slaughter / Quarterly Milk Production Report
…than the same quarter last year. The average number of milk cows on farms was 1,779,000 head. The full Cattle on Feed Report for the Pacific Region can be read…
2013 California Almond Nursery Sales Report
…nurseries that reported. Acres planted were calculated using the reported number of trees sold, along with the trees per acre from the Almond Acreage Survey. Acknowledgments The USDA, NASS Pacific…
Labor Training Helps Energy Efficiency
…the Center for Irrigation Technology at Fresno State, Bill Green, says they work with companies like Pacific Gas and Electric to make saving water and money a priority. Labor Training…
Subsidized Pump Test Program
Pacific Gas and Electric is holding energy workshops to inform the ag community on incentives and rebates available for efficient upgrades. Education Manager for the Advanced Pumping and Efficiency program…
Global Food Safety Agreement Signed by China and UC Davis
…contribute to the UC Global Food Initiative. “With UC Davis’ commitment to food safety research and China’s ever-increasing demand for food, the Joint Research Center is a natural partnership,” said…
USDA Selects 36 Energy Facilities to Accept Biomass Deliveries
…Covanta Delano Inc. Covanta Mendota L.P. Sierra Pacific Industries – Sonora Sierra Pacific Industries – Burney Division Sierra Pacific Industries – Quincy Division Sierra Pacific Industries – Lincoln Roseburg Forest…
Starting With Low-End Upgrades
…With Low-End Upgrades Pacific Gas and Electric says even low-end upgrades can save a lot of energy and money. These projects can be mapped out through their catalog online and…
USDA Provides Aid to 73,000 Rural Californians Impacted by Drought
…help those impacted by the drought. Through the National Drought Resilience Partnership, launched as part of President Obama’s Climate Action Plan, federal agencies are working closely with states, local governments,…