…said a conference committee report issued today removes a farm bill amendment that would have harmed California egg farmers and other farmers, and retains programs to benefit animal health, air…
House-Senate Negotiators Announce Bipartisan Agreement on Final Farm Bill
…that help American farmers and ranchers survive weather disasters and market volatility. The bill also strengthens crop insurance, which is an essential cost-effective risk management tool. With crop insurance, farmers…
Final State Water Action Plan Released
…must do to get through this drought and prepare for the next,” said Gov. Brown in his 2014 State of the State address. The Governor’s proposed 2014-15 budget lays a…
International Olive Shortage: Potential Boon for California Grower and Processor
…Coast Products – Olinda Brand. European farmers state that their 2013 olive crop yields fell more than 70 percent, especially for the queen size olives with market condition reports projecting…
California Water Reforms Presented at Farm Bill Conference Committee
…into the ocean, this is the last chance to make a difference for tens of thousands of Central Valley farmers and residents whose water supplies are running critically low. We…
CA Lawmakers Urge Reclamation to Maintain Rescheduled Water
In response to reports that the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation is considering halting rescheduled water deliveries to San Joaquin Valley farmers, Senator Dianne Feinstein and Congressmen Jim Costa, Kevin McCarthy,…
Ag Leadership Program Seeks Applicants for Class 45
SALINAS, January 22, 2014 – Applications are now being accepted for Class 45 of the California Agricultural Leadership Program. Growers, farmers, ranchers and individuals working in allied businesses and organizations…
USDA Designates California Ag Counties for Drought Disaster Assistance
…USDA disaster-designated counties may be eligible for disaster assistance from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) (http://www.sba.gov/category/navigation-structure/loans-grants/small-business-loans/disaster-loans). For a comprehensive online source for all federal disaster assistance, visit http://www.disasterassistance.gov/ ….
Center for Produce Safety Announces Call for Research Proposals
…System website at http://ucanr.org/cpsgrants/. All qualified research professionals are eligible to apply for CPS funding. Federal Funds Management Office California Department of Food and Agriculture Tel: (916) 657-3231 grants@cdfa.ca.gov http://www.cdfa.ca.gov/Specialty_Crop_Competitiveness_Grants/…
CFBF Series Part 1: California Farmers in 2014
What’s ahead for California agriculture amid drought, tough regulations, and labor shortages? Sabrina Hill talks with California Farm Bureau President Paul Wenger. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
What Does Drought Declaration Mean for Farmers?
The governor officially declared a state of emergency due to the drought, but how will that help farmers around the state? Sabrina Hill reports. Click to Open or Download Audio…
Is Drought Declaration Enough?
Is the governor’s drought declaration enough for the state’s struggling farmers? Sabrina Hill reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report It was the cry that preceded the governor’s state…
USDA Video: This Week @ USDA January 17
A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. To learn more: http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/u… www.usda.gov/strikeforce http://blogs.usda.gov/2014/01/14/safe……
Breaking News: Westlands Water District on Governor’s Declaration
Westlands Water District praised today’s action by Governor Jerry Brown to issue an emergency drought declaration for the State of California. “The Governor’s declaration recognizes that the State of California…