…Administrator, Organization Director or Women’s Leadership Program Director. The deadline for submitting applications is Tuesday, June 30. Applicants will be notified of their application status via email by July 31….
Almond Board: Pollinator Report and Honey Bees
…Christi Heintz. Sabrina Hill reports. Almond Update 6-11-15 For more on Project Apis m. visit its website. For more on pollinators from the Almond Board, visit its website at www.almonds.com/growers/pollination….
USDA Seeks Applications for Grants to Help Repair Housing in Rural Communities
…page 28943 of the May 20, 2015 Federal Register. USDA is making up to $3.3 million in grants available in Fiscal Year 2015. Pre-applications are due by 5:00 p.m. Eastern…
Commodity Groups Meet to Review Sustainability Progress, Share Ideas for the Future
…represented including almonds, grapes, tomatoes, and other fruits and vegetables. “If we are going to continue to successfully grow healthy and nutritious food in California, we need to extend our…
USDA Seeks Applications for Grants to Help Socially-Disadvantaged Producers
…notice is $175,000. More information on how to apply can be found on page 28937 of the May 20 Federal Register. Applications submitted by mail must be postmarked by July…
Crop Insurance Compliance Deadline Looming
…completed Monday, June 1. Farm Service Agency District Director Chris Keeler has the details on the compliance forms and the other provisions growers might need to know. Compliance Deadline Looming…
The California Kitchen: Cherry Almond Pound Cake
…1 Lb of Butter 1 Lb Sugar 2 t Baking Powder 1 Cup Roasted Almonds To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California…
USDA Reminds Farmers to Certify Conservation Compliance
…faith errors and omissions on certification forms, the deadline cannot be waived or extended and a form must be filed by June 1. The Highly Erodible Land Conservation and Wetland…
Proportion Deficit Irrigation in Almonds
Many almond growers in the state are looking at proportion deficit irrigation to get through another dry year and experts agree. Proportion Deficit Irrigation in Almonds Pomology Nut Crop Advisor…
Important Insurance Change Deadline
The Farm Service Agency (FSA) is hitting as many field days as possible to spread the word about a big change in crop insurance policies. Important Insurance Change Deadline FSA…
CDFA Announces Vacancies On The Fertilizer Research and Education Program’s Technical Advisory Subcommittee
…Food and Agriculture – FFLDRS Branch, 1220 N Street, Sacramento, CA 95814 or via email at FREP@cdfa.ca.gov. The application deadline is July 1, 2015. For further information on the Fertilizer…
CDFA’s Drought Resources Web Page; a Useful Tool for Farmers, Ranchers and Farmworkers
CDFA’s Drought Resources web page stands as a valuable tool for farmers, ranchers and farmworkers seeking information about the drought in California and assistance programs. The page features links to…
Almond Update: Almond Sustainability Tour
…almond industry continues to improve sustainability. Sabrina Hill reports. This slideshow requires JavaScript. Almond Update: Almond Sustainability Tour Key points included the fact that almonds use less than 8 percent…
Grower Frustrated with Misinformation about Almonds
…Dennis Jizmejian, says he’s frustrated by all the bad information. Hear from Jizmejian and the Almond Board of California in this special report by Sabrina Hill. The truth about almonds…