…of cheese from private inventories and to extend the deadline for enrollment in the dairy Margin Protection Program, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack talks with AgNet West News Director Sabrina…
Ranchers, Loggers Express Concerns About Forest Plans
…forests. A day after the final meeting, the California Farm Bureau Federation filed a request with the U.S. Forest Service to extend the deadline for submitting comments on the plans….
Farm Bureau Asks USDA for Emergency Dairy Assistance
…the past decade. Duvall said AFBF was “extremely appreciative” of USDA’s deadline extension to sign-up for MPP as well as the expansion of a farm’s production when new family members…
SGMA BMP Survey Deadline Extended
Best Management Practices (BMP) Survey Deadline Extended Thru August 8 The DWR Sustainable Groundwater Management Program has developed a BMP Survey to help rank initial BMP development for the sustainable…
Organic Livestock Rule Concern
…Member Debbie Stabenow, a Democrat from Michigan. On May 26th, leaders of the Senate and House Agriculture Committees sent a letter requesting an extended public comment period. USDA granted an…
Lawmakers Call for Dairy Program Sign up Extension
…to USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack, the group of lawmakers say an extension of the deadline to December 31st “should be made permanent to give producers additional time to make informed…
Avocado Growers Face Obstacles but Harvest More Fruit
…based in Valley Center, said he and other farmers in his part of San Diego County experienced crop loss due to the heat wave, which brought extended days of triple-digit…
Organic Certification Assistance Available
…posted on their respective certifier websites. The deadline for submitting Cost Share applications to CDFA is October 31, 2016. Applications must be postmarked by this date. The following are needed…
Cage Free Egg
…came forward. The restaurant sector joined in, with firm deadlines in tow. Denny’s, for example, promised to source only cage-free eggs by 2026. Starbucks went with 2020. McDonald’s in the…
Adama Reports Strong Volume Growth, Increased Profits
…growth driven by the launch of new products and the deepening of commercial activity. This growth was achieved despite a delayed start to the agricultural season due to extended cold…
Western View: Senior Citizens Supporting Marijuana?
…cause harm with extended use. Twenty three states have legalized medical use of marijuana, and four have legalized recreational use. We’ll see this year if California will legalize recreational use,…
Avocado Survey Deadline Tomorrow
Avocado Commission Seeks Grower Input, Deadline April 30th The California Avocado Commission (CAC) is conducting its annual grower crop estimate survey. It is important that California avocado growers complete the…
California Water Story Split Into Two Versions
It appears that this year’s water-supply outlook for the Golden State is a story of one region with plenty, the other facing extended drought. Rob Bain has the story. California…
Grants to Help Ag Producers Increase Value of Their Products
…of operators. More information on how to apply is on page 20607 of the April 8 Federal Register. The deadline to submit paper applications is July 1, 2016. Electronic applications…