…to eligible producers across the country. Producers must return ballots to their local FSA offices by the Dec. 1, 2014, deadline to ensure that their vote is counted. “The role…
USDA Extends Dairy Margin Protection Program Deadlines
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, speaking at the National Milk Producers Federation annual meeting, today announced extended deadlines for the dairy Margin Protection Program. Farmers now have until Dec. 5, 2014,…
USDA to Launch New Farm Bill Program to Help Provide Relief to Farmers Affected by Severe Weather
…Price Loss Coverage to extract the information needed to implement APH Yield Exclusion earlier than expected. “Key programs launched or extended as part of the 2014 Farm Bill are essential…
Almond Board: Achievement Award Nomination Deadline
…Specialist, Industry Relations Jenny Nicolau tells us what the award is and how to get those nominations in before the deadline. Achievement Award Nomination Deadline Click here for more information…
CDFA Announces Notice of Funding Availability for “Calagplate” Grant Program
…competitive basis for state-adopted Agricultural Education Programs (Education Code Section 52450-52454), government agencies, and non-profit organizations that administer agricultural education programs. The application deadline is November 21, 2014. For further…
Deadlines Approching for Disaster Programs
…Producers Deadline September 30th is an important deadline for eligible livestock producers to sign up for a USDA Farm Bill livestock disaster program and receive full payment. Livestock Producers Deadline…
Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on the Formation of the New Global Alliance for Climate Smart Agriculture
…other producers in the U.S. and around the world are feeling the impact of climate change now. They are experiencing production challenges from extended droughts, more severe flooding, stronger storms,…
California Farm Service Agency Deadline for Livestock Forage Program (LFP)
…and ranchers to put their names on an electronic list before the deadline to avoid reductions in their disaster assistance. This is an alternative to visiting or contacting the county…
Livestock Producers Urged to Enroll in Disaster Assistance Program by Oct. 1
…electronic list before the deadline to avoid reductions in their disaster assistance. This is an alternative to visiting or contacting the county office. To place a name on the Livestock…
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Provides Six-Month Update on Farm Bill Implementation Progress
…in payments have been disbursed through the Livestock Indemnity Program, Livestock Forage Disaster Program, and Tree Assistance Program. On July 31, USDA extended the deadline for the Emergency Assistance for…
Celebrating 100 Years of Agriculture
…Years of Agriculture Kern County Farm Bureau Executive Director Beatris Sanders says time if running out however. The deadline to submit your Kern County history is August 1. Sanders said…
Weird Al video demonstrates creativity, versatility of CDFA IT programming staff
…deadline, he got to work as soon as he received the lyrics in early January, dedicating about 500 hours to the project. He drew many of the second-by-second animations by…
State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program Deadline Extended 2 Weeks
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has extended its deadline for applications for the State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program (SWEEP) by two weeks, until July 29, 2014….
Tips for Pre-Proposals for NRCS Program
…what the pre-proposals should include. Writing Pre-Proposals for NRCS RCPP For more of our coverage of the NRCS Regional Conservation Partnership Program, see Deadline Fast Approaching for USDA NRCS RCPP….