…changes” regarding the trade deficit, a key Trump administration priority. After a failed round of talks, the renegotiation effort was extended into next year. The next set of negotiations will…
SNAP Recipients Affected by Northern California Wildfires Receive USDA Relief
…written claim for food lost in the disaster. USDA extended the 10-day timeframe for submitting claims to November 8th for Butte, Lake, Mendocino, Napa, Nevada, Solano, Sonoma, and Yuba counties….
California Produce Getting Legislative Support
…up for his consideration, signing a total 859 and vetoing the rest. The governor was under an October 15th deadline to take some type of action on the proposed bills….
Water Year 2017 Just Short of Record
…between 2012 and 2015 set a record for the driest consecutive four-year period in California history. Many of the hydrologic impacts of the extended period of dry conditions have been…
Tomato Crop Coming in Lighter than Expected
…a very rough one,” said Gene Miyao, a University of California Cooperative Extension vegetable crops advisor in Woodland. “A lot of it has to do with our extended high temperatures…
Countdown to Census: What You Need To Know
…census response deadline of February 5, 2018. One recently added feature is a new video from Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue reminding all producers to respond when they receive their…
Best Breeds for Livestock Guard Dogs
…ranchers most valuable resource include: The Great Pyrenees. The most widely used in America. Anatolian Shepherds. A breed which is historically known to be left alone with livestock for extended…
Bayer Seeking EU Review of Monsanto Deal
Bayer has asked the European Commission to extend its review deadline on its planned takeover of Monsanto. The move by Bayer, according to company officials, seeks to allow more time…
Forest Service Wildland Fire Suppression Costs Exceed $2 Billion
…this year’s actual fire suppression costs. Continuous fire activity and the extended length of the fire season is driving costs. At the peak of Western fire season, there were three…
FSMA Agricultural Water Compliance Extension?
…public comment. The additional time that would be provided by the extended compliance dates will allow the FDA to engage farmers, state regulatory partners and other stakeholders on the diversity…
Funding to Recruit and Educate a More Diverse Agricultural Workforce
…one of the disciplines in the food and agricultural sciences. The deadline for applications is October 31, 2017. See the request for applications for details. Among previous projects, North Carolina…
Apply for Alternative Manure Management Program Grants
The California Department of Food and Agriculture is now accepting applications for their Alternative Manure Management Program. Up to $16 million in competitive grant funding will be available. The deadline…
NIFA Support for Food and Agricultural National Needs Fellowship Grants Program
…of food, and agricultural sciences. The deadline for applications is October 31, 2017. See the request for applications for details. NIFA’s mission is to invest in and advance agricultural research,…
California Clears First SGMA Hurdle
California has met one of the deadlines put forth by the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA), in the creation of local Groundwater Sustainability Agencies (GSAs). The formation of so many…