…for the UC Cooperative Extension to provide technical assistance and grants will provide desperately needed relief to our small, mid-sized, and underserved farmers to access federal disaster assistance,” said Aguiar-Curry….
Central Coast Water Board Approves Ag Order 4.0
…taken as the rule takes effect. “The biggest one is getting a third-party cooperative program implemented and approved. That’s going to take some time because they have to go through…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 04-15-21
…the importance of funding UC Cooperative Extension programs with legislators, the latest Prop 65 decision a win for food producers and find out about the state’s role is in the…
Ag Day At the Capitol Chance to Talk Funding for UC Cooperative Extension
…such as UCCE funding, “We got some very good response from the legislators on that,” Groot said. “I think they’re finally understanding that cooperative extension is very important for the…
Down to the Wire: Ag Order 4.0 Adoption Deadline This Friday
…program as well as the ability of farmers in their operations to really see incentives for participating in a third-party cooperative program.” There have been some concessions made since the…
More Money: CFAP 2 is Back Open
…organizations to enhance outreach efforts and technical assistance availability. The goal is to reach a broader range of farmers and ranchers who are in need of support. Cooperative agreement proposals…
Pandemic Assistance for Producers Initiative to Support Socially Disadvantaged Farmers
…taken full advantage of the available assistance.” The cooperative agreements are to support projects that increase access and participation in FSA programs by socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers. Cooperative agreements…
Tomato Fields with Fusarium Falciforme Needed for Ongoing Survey
…Those who suspect Fusarium falciforme in their fields planted to F3 cultivars are encouraged to contact Cooperative Extension Specialist with UC Davis, Dr. Cassandra Swett. In recent years, Fusarium falciforme has…
Pest Management Workgroup Seeks Sustainable Alternatives to Pesticides
…Food and Agriculture (CDFA) as well as invest new monies into the UC Cooperative Extension and various other elements of government that will assist Californians in making the adoption of…
American Jobs Plan to Improve Broadband and Water Infrastructure
…prioritized for broadband networks of local governments, non-profits, and rural cooperatives. An additional $100 billion will be used for making the electrical grid more resilient. A total of $111 billion…
Almond Update: Spider Mites the Focus of Next Training Tuesday
…pest. “It used to be that predatory mites were the main beneficial arthropod out there helping to control mites but that has changed,” UC Cooperative Extension Advisor David Haviland said….
New California Pistachio Cost Study Available from UC ANR
A new cost study on the production of pistachios has now been made available. The new study was made possible by UC ANR’s Agricultural Issues Center, UC Cooperative Extension and the UC…
Golden State Dairy Management Webinars Coming Up March 25
…COVID we’ve decided to try a webinar. This year we have four sessions in the webinar block,” said Jennifer Heguy, UC Cooperative Extension Dairy Advisor. “We’re going to cover the…
Supercharge Raised Gardening Beds with Keyhole Gardening
…with Keyhole Gardening https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=52AqHjG35vw Matt Bochat, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Agent for Victoria County is the advisor for Victoria County Master Gardeners. On April 11, 2020, he shows us his…