The University of Florida Citrus Research and Education Center’s new citrus tree steamer was on hand at last month’s 2015 Citrus Expo in Florida. Steaming technology is being tested as…
USDA Announces $8.8 Million to Support a Diverse Next Generation of Farmers and Ranchers
…announcement is part of our ongoing commitment to support an agricultural landscape where there is room and opportunity for all,” said Vilsack. “Agriculture is just like any other business-it needs…
CDFA Funds $9.38 Million to Assist Farmers in Drought
…SWEEP funding was reauthorized in 2015 under AB 91, which authorizes CDFA to distribute up to $10 million directly to agriculture operations for eligible projects. SWEEP is funded through the…
USDA Funds New Pilot Project
…to meet their emission targets. “The new project builds on nearly ten years of funding by the Almond Board of California to improve nitrogen management and better understand greenhouse gas…
Groups Mobilize Aid in the Wake of Big Wildfires
…donations. Checks should be made payable to “Farm Bureau Fire Relief.” U.S. Department of Agriculture representatives from the Natural Resources Conservation Service said assessments of rural and agricultural properties in…
USDA Extends Dairy Margin Protection Program Deadline
Vilsack Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that the deadline to enroll for the dairy Margin Protection Program for coverage in 2016 has been extended until Nov. 20, 2015. AgNet…
Fresno State Signs Agreement of Collaboration With University in Mexico
…and met with Sandra Witte, interim dean of Fresno State’s Jordan College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology. Chapingo offers one of Mexico’s highest-regarded agriculture and green energy curriculums that includes…
USDA Commits $2.5 Million to Expand New Farmer Education
…Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency programs that can provide financial, disaster or technical assistance to the agricultural community. She spoke with AgNet West before the official announcement Tuesday…
California’s FREP/WPHA Conference Comes to Seaside November 5-6, 2015
The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s (CDFA) Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP) and the Western Plant Health Association (WPHA) are hosting their 23rd annual Fertilizer Research Conference at…
American Agri-Women Finishing Drive Across America as Part of 40th Anniversary Celebration
…and educational professionals. Agri-Pulse Communications is media partner for the Drive. Agri-Pulse is a diversified communications firm that is a trusted farm and rural policy resource in Washington, D.C. AAW’s…
Commentary: FDA Overreaches with New Food-Safety Regulations
…outbreaks.” In addition, FDA was given authority “not to include” raw agricultural commodities that are “low risk.” Despite that directive, FDA again chose the more expansionist path, which is to…
Water Cuts Threaten Rice Field Bird Habitat
…state and federal agencies last week focused on how much water may be available to create managed wetlands, how many acres might be involved and what funding might be available…
2015-2016 Blue Jacket Bonanza Program
The Yuba-Sutter Farm Bureau Fund for Ag Education 501 is proud to announce the application period for the 2015-2016 Blue Jacket Bonanza program is now open. The program is made…
Monterey Mushrooms Awards $204,000 in Scholarships
…pursue higher education degrees at accredited colleges, universities and vocation/technical schools. To apply, the student shares their educational background, academic goals and aspirations, school activities, work experience, and personal achievements….