…must email grants@cdfa.ca.gov with their contact information, number of seats required and workshop location. Further details will be provided upon confirmation of registration. Visit the CDFA DDRDP website at www.cdfa.ca.gov/go/dd….
USDA Week In Review January 9
…of USDA Week In Review, happy Hawaiian cows, healthy soils for a healthy future and honoring a great American by helping others. For more information go to: www.usda.gov www.nrcs.usda.gov www.usda.gov/oce/foodwaste/index.htm…
Dairy Producers Enroll in New Margin Protection Program
…Program. The voluntary program provides financial assistance to participating farmers when the margin – the difference between the price of milk and feed costs – falls below the coverage level…
Stallman: Farmers and Ranchers Still Optimistic Despite Washington’s Past Dysfunction
While America’s farmers and ranchers achieved notable victories on the farm bill and waterways infrastructure legislation in 2014, agriculture must push harder for important policy reforms in 2015, according to…
Executives Predict Future of Agriculture at AFBF Annual Convention VIP Event
…warned farmers to be cautious about sharing it with companies or other individuals. “Anyone who shares their data needs to understand the agreement,” Mecham warned. “When you start setting up…
ACP Quarantine in Madera County
…the east by the Madera Canal. A link to the quarantine map may be found here: www.cdfa.ca.gov/plant/go/acp-qmaps. The quarantine prohibits the movement of citrus and curry tree nursery stock out…
Soil Health Movement Could Open New Opportunities
One agricultural retailer says if farmers adopt soil health practices being pushed by the USDA and others, it would open new sales opportunities for makers of fertilizers and other inputs….
A Nutrient Management Plan – SOP For Farmers
A nutrient management plan is an essential operational tool for ag producers. Rod Bain talks with an Extension expert in this report. A Nutrient Management Plan – SOP For Farmers…
Agri View: Flowing Waters
Everett Griner talks about water control still stunning farmers in today’s Agri View. Flowing Waters…
FSA County Committee Election Results
…Dale are invaluable contributors to the County Committee and its process. Congratulations to New Electee Guy Allard. Guy was elected to represent farmers from LAA #3 which covers the Western…
Questions From Farmers Abound When States Legalize Pot
…grown and sold, there may be many questions from farmers and others that no one has quick answers to. Gary Crawford reports. Questions From Farmers Abound When States Legalize Pot…
Western View: Your Phone is Your Partner
…of applications that will help farmers by making their jobs easier or more efficient. It’s time to look these over. Yes, I’ve known for a long time that my phone…
Medfly Infestation Triggers Quarantine In Riverside County
…on the west by Post Road, and to the east by Briggs Road. Additional information, including a map of the 83-square mile quarantine zone, is available at: http://www.cdfa.ca.gov/plant/medfly/regulation.html To eradicate…
CDFA Accepting Concept Proposals for 2015 Fertilizer Research and Education Grants
…research areas. Further information on the 2015 FREP request for concept proposals, including timelines, application criteria, priority research areas, and examples of successful proposals are available at: www.cdfa.ca.gov/is/ffldrs/frep/CompetitiveGrantProgram.html In addition…