…interest in beginning farmer and rancher programs are: the rising average age of U.S. farmers, the 8% projected decrease in the number of farmers and ranchers between 2008 and 2018,…
Pacific Region Field Crop Review
…acre, is down slightly from the previous year. PRICES RECEIVED BY CALIFORNIA FARMERS – SEPTEMBER 2015 September prices for wheat and barley were not published to avoid disclosure of…
CDFA Now Accepting Proposals for the 2015 Specialty Crop Multi-State Program
…projects addressing common issues, and marketing and promotion. For information on application requirements, visit www.cdfa.ca.gov/scmp. Proposals must be submitted to CDFA electronically at grants@cdfa.ca.gov by Tuesday, December 15, 2015 at…
Incentives for Propane Irrigation Engines
…Farm Incentive Program Farmers interested in propane-powered equipment can take advantage of incentives to make the switch even easier. Incentives are available from both the Propane Education & Research Council…
Agri View: Plastic Farming
What is it that is helping farmers produce bigger and better crops, save money on fertilizer and pesticides? It is also creating a huge environmental problem. Everett Griner talks about…
California Federal Milk Order Hearing Comes to a Close
The 40-day hearing to promulgate a California Federal Milk Marketing Order came to a close on Wednesday, November 18, 2015, in Fresno, California. Nearly 100 individuals, including many dairy farmers,…
Food Brings Us Together All Year – But Thanksgiving is Special
…Thanksgiving done right is a casual, comfortable affair that is just the right warm-up for the bustle to come. For our farmers and ranchers, we are thankful this season for…
Including Small Water Agencies in Management
…resilient water system. The California Groundwater website offers links and news from state, local and non-governmental agencies. Find out more at groundwater.ca.gov 2015 Amendments Added to 2014 SGMA Legislation An…
Forming Local Water Management Proving Difficult
…essential to a reliable and resilient water system. The California Groundwater website offers links and news from state, local and non-governmental agencies. Find out more at groundwater.ca.gov 2015 Amendments Added…
Former Ag Secretaries Urge Congress to Pass TPP
…new markets for exports is critical for farmers and rural communities. Agricultural exports provide 20 percent of farm income and support more than 1 million jobs, many of them in…
Calif. Nets Nearly $700,000 in USDA Farm-to-School Grants
…farmers and ranchers through its Farm to School Program. Grant recipients in California will receive $672,795. “Farm to school programs work—for schools, for producers, and for communities,” said USDA Secretary…
CDFA Announces 2016 Funding for the SWEEP
…Office at grants@cdfa.ca.gov with general program questions. To learn more about the state’s drought response, visit Drought.CA.Gov. Every Californian should take steps to conserve water. Find out how at SaveOurWater.com….
USDA Announces $350 Million Available to Help Landowners
…preventing conversion of productive working lands to non-agricultural uses, they also support environmental quality, wildlife habitat, historic preservation and protection of open spaces. Native American Tribes, state and local governments…
U.S. EPA Awards $1 Million Grant to Research Impact of Drought on Water Quality
…providing results to policymakers and water quality experts. EPA Region 9 is working with all levels of government, tribes, and NGOs to improve sustainable water management in response to the…