…$25 million per year authorized for BCAP, up to 50 percent ($12.5 million) is available each year to assist biomass owners with the cost of delivery of agricultural or forest…
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Proclaims August 3-9 National Farmers Market Week
…recognizing the important role that farmers markets play in the agricultural and food economy. The U.S. Department of Agriculture began declaring National Farmers Market Week in 2000. “National Farmers Market…
Help for Rural Californians Suffering Through Drought
…with municipal leaders in these rural communities to help residents, businesses and agricultural producers. This drought is devastating for those who live, work and raise their families in much of…
USDA Provides Aid to 73,000 Rural Californians Impacted by Drought
…these rural communities to help residents, businesses and agricultural producers.” Extreme weather, such as the intense drought occurring in the western United States, is putting a strain on water supplies….
New Study Outlines Agricultural Losses from California Drought
Crawford A new study says agricultural losses from California’s drought will likely be significant, but smaller than many had first thought. New Study Outlines Agricultural Losses from California Drought…
YSFB to Host Ag Crime Prevention Meeting
…Yuba City. YSFB agricultural members are encouraged to attend. Increasing levels of metal theft and the continued rise in rural crimes such as illegal dumping, vandalism, meth labs and thefts…
Drought Causes Drop in Fresno County Ag
…nation’s top agriculture county is dethroned by the drought. Fresno County has held the top spot in the nation for several years, having a higher value of agricultural crops than…
Making Energy Upgrades Affordable
…with the Kern County Farm Bureau to get the word out to the agricultural community about rebates, incentives and programs available for efficient upgrades. The Agriculture Energy Workshop highlighted many…
UC Davis Drought Study Assesses Current Losses and Potential Future Impacts
…economic resilience and vulnerabilities to drought and underscore the state’s reliance on groundwater to cope with droughts. “California’s agricultural economy overall is doing remarkably well, thanks mostly to groundwater reserves,”…
State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program Deadline Extended 2 Weeks
…An estimated $10 million in competitive grant funding, authorized by emergency drought legislation (Senate Bill 103), will be awarded to provide financial assistance to agricultural operations for implementation of water…
Breaking Point on Water for Farmers?
…a lot to not rely so much on Delta pumping. Western Growers Association Senior Vice President Dave Puglia said the crosstalk at the symposium was all asking the same question….
Fighting The Yuck Factor
…media and internet make it difficult to stay out in front of opinions on hot topics like recycled water. Western Growers Association Senior Vice President Dave Puglia says that simply…
PG&E Excited About New Solar Program
…Program Pacific Gas and Electric will host an agricultural energy workshop in Kern County on July 15. Senior Customer Relationship Manager Brenda Baldwin says one item they are excited about…
PG&E Hosting Energy Workshop
A workshop is coming up in Kern County to assist farmers who are interested in sustainable agriculture. AgNet West’s Taylor Hillman has the story. Agricultural Energy Workshop PG&E is working…