As part of their on-going commitment to educational programs in Yuba and Sutter counties, the Yuba-Sutter Farm Bureau (YSFB) Board of Directors has established an annual Scholarship Program. The goal…
Water for Farms – a Briefing by the Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC)
…compensate other farmers for reducing use. Agricultural stewardship can do more to support the environment Further improvements in the management of agricultural chemicals and drainage will reduce harmful discharges. Beneficial…
USDA to Issue Disaster Assistance to Help Honeybee, Livestock and Farm-Raised Fish Producers
Farm Bill Program Offers Producers Relief for 2014 Losses in more than 40 States The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency today announced that nearly 2,700 applicants will…
Farm Bureau Seeks Applicants for Youth Leadership Program
…and government processes. Students take part in monthly educational seminars that focus on issues affecting agriculture, various careers in agriculture, community service, as well as county, state and federal governments….
Ag Secretary Vilsack Announces Approximately $23 Million Available for Citrus Greening Research
At an Orlando grocery store filled with Florida citrus, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the availability of $23 million in USDA funding to support research and extension projects for…
Many Drip Lines Not Properly Flushed
…Tips for Flushing Drip Lines A recent workshop at the Center for Irrigation Technology showed growers some common mistakes they’re making when servicing drip lines. Education Manager Bill Green says…
USDA to Provide $332 Million to Protect and Restore Agricultural Working Lands, Grasslands and Wetlands
Private landowners, tribes, and eligible entities encouraged to apply by May 15 Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that U.S. Department of Agriculture is making available $332 million in financial…
More than $1.6 M for California as USDA Announces Grants for Childhood Obesity Prevention Programs
…The grants are funded through the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI), the flagship competitive grant program authorized under the 2014 Farm Bill. “One-third of the children in the U.S….
New Funding for Childhood Obesity Prevention Programs
USDA grant funding is helping colleges and universities develop obesity prevention programs targeting youth. Rod Bain has the story. New Funding for Childhood Obesity Prevention Programs…
Governor Brown Signs $1 Billion Emergency Drought Package
…legislation – AB 91 and AB 92 – that fast-tracks more than $1 billion in funding for drought relief and critical water infrastructure projects. “This funding is just one piece…
USDA Extends ARC and PLC Deadlines
…education and outreach campaign launched by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) in September, to date more than 5 million educational postcards, in English and Spanish, have been sent to…
Citrus Industry This Week: HLB Research Reports; Aerial Technology
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week from Florida includes reports from the recent HLB Grower Day and UAV Applications in Agriculture Workshop held at the Citrus Research and Education…
Fuel Greatness with School Breakfast
…Up to Play 60 program in partnership with the NFL, National Dairy Council and the California Milk Advisory Board, seeks to spread awareness about school funding for breakfast programs that…
Pump Add-on Can Save Money
The Center for Irrigation Technology held a recent workshop on pump efficiency. Education Manager Bill Green says one simple add-on can make a huge difference in monitoring a well pump….