…continue to participate. Data from states indicated very few schools (only 0.51 percent of schools nationwide) reported dropping out of the programs due to struggles over providing kids healthy food….
Program Increases Real-World Skills Focus
…AgNet West has reported on before. FARMS Leadership coordinator Claudia Sersland says the program has gained a lot of momentum over the last few years and local programs around the…
Fresno State Research Uncovers Significant Drought Impacts in San Joaquin Valley
…social impact of the drought on the San Joaquin Valley, providing assistance to Valley residents impacted by the drought, and educational efforts on water management and usage. The Wells Fargo…
Finalists Named for 2015 California Leopold Conservation Award
…buffer strips, tail water recovery systems and conversion of open irrigation ditches to pipelines to conserve water. Prather Ranch also provides many educational activities for the public to learn about…
All-around Water Quality Declining
…San Luis Obispo County Director Mary Bianchi says water quality is a major concern as the drought continues. Most growers don’t have the luxury of proper leaching programs and Bianchi…
Programs Support Efficient Irrigation
There are several programs that can help growers out financially that are looking at converting to an efficient irrigation system. Programs Support Efficient Irrigation Netafim Product Manager Dennis Hannaford says…
Japanese Journalists Get Look at U.S. Beef Industry
…went hand-in-hand with that notion, further confirming the efforts of U.S. producers.” For more information about your beef checkoff investment in BQA and foreign marketing programs, visit MyBeefCheckoff.com or bqa.org….
California Producers Reminded of Nearing Deadline to Submit Nominations for Farm Service Agency County Committees
…your county.” FSA county committees help local farmers through their decisions on commodity price support loans, conservation programs and disaster programs, and by working closely with county executive directors. …
California State Board of Food and Agriculture to Discuss Incentives for Greenhouse Gas Reductions
…change,” said CDFA Secretary Karen Ross. “In addition to building drought and climate resiliency on our farms, the solutions incentivized by these programs are practical and timely.” Incentive programs available…
Proving Sustainability Sometimes Just Paperwork
…running an operation in a sustainable manner. It costs a lot to be certified in one of these programs and he believes that the certification needs to provide some economic…
NCBA: Stabenow’s Solution Guarantees Trade War with Canada and Mexico
…the support of Senator Roberts to repeal this program that has been burdensome to cattle producers for over a decade. The beef industry has many successful labeling programs already in…
Crop Insurance Options for Fruit and Nut Producers
…on APH Yield Exclusion and SCO eligible crops, crop years, and counties where they may elect the programs. This user-friendly resource can help producers quickly explore and understand available coverage…
Almond Orchard Sustainability Lifecycle Study Highlights Greenhouse Gas Benefits, Provides Baseline for Future Goals
…to independent, third-party analysis of next-generation farming practices,” said Richard Waycott, President and CEO of the Almond Board of California. “Our ongoing research programs help drive development of innovative production…
Residential Citrus Tree Concerns Remain
…trees are where the challenge is. Lyle says other than educating residents, experts can only keep to the programs and be prepared for if and when new detections pop up….