…cooperative business sector, which includes about 30,000 co-ops. In addition to agriculture, the nation’s co-ops play a major role in electricity and telecommunications services, credit and financial services, housing and…
USDA Announces up to $31 Million to Empower People to Make Healthy Eating Choices
…remaining on the program 10 months. Through federal funding and leadership for research, education and extension programs, NIFA focuses on investing in science and solving critical issues impacting people’s daily…
CDFA to Initiate Second Round of Funding for the State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program (SWEEP)
…Enhancement Program (SWEEP), authorized by emergency drought legislation (Senate Bill 103). SWEEP is a unique opportunity for growers to receive financial assistance to install water distribution systems that save water…
Counties Applying for Drought Assistance Grants
At the recent Agriculture Policy Committee Meeting in Tulare County, Associate Director of Tulare County Resource Management Agency Mike Spata was asked to present on several issues. One announcement he…
A Scramble for Groundwater Approaching
…issues and said with property rights involved, it may be a better question to put in county lawyers’ hands. Those issues now will only be exacerbated by looming groundwater metering….
Citrus Industry This Week: Grower Aid; Land Values; New Captain Citrus
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week features information on financial assistance for citrus growers from USDA, a report on citrus land values in Florida and the debut of the…
California’s Fertilizer Research Conference Comes to Modesto October 29-30, 2014
…educational outreach by communicating the application of fertilizing materials on agricultural lands for food production and the use of those materials in consideration of existing environmental issues. The conference is…
NRCS Selects California Projects for National Conservation Innovation Grants
…Grants provide organizations financial resources to create and implement innovative programs or practices that benefit conservation-minded farmers and ranchers,” said Carlos Suarez, state conservationist for NRCS in California. “California’s CIG…
Secretary Vilsack Highlights Innovative Conservation Efforts
…have limited resources, or who are beginning farmers and ranchers. A full list of recipients is available here: http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/main/national/programs/financial/cig/. Entities in the following States were selected for awards: Ala., Alaska,…
Federal Officials to Tour Southern California Agriculture
…have an impact on California agriculture, so it is important that they experience agriculture first-hand, see what we’re doing, and really understand our diverse issues,” said Ag Leadership alumna Darlene…
Class 45 Fellows Selected for California Agricultural Leadership Program
…complex social and cultural issues. Seminars are delivered by four partner universities: Cal Poly Pomona, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, Fresno State and UC Davis. Fellows will participate in 55…
Huge Apple Crop Complications
The California apple industry is facing more problems than just drought conditions. California Apple Commission Executive Director Alex Ott says global issues continue to limit U.S. exports. Huge Apple Crop…
USDA Provides $328 Million to Conserve Wetlands and Farmland, Boost Economy
…to make it as easy as possible for landowners to participate,” Vilsack said. Find more information on ACEP here. To learn about technical and financial assistance available through conservation programs,…
AgNeTVideo: Fresno Grizzlies Water Forum Questions to the Panel
…supply, how is the proposed federal legislation, being the bond issue, going to address issues such as collection, storage, distribution, reliability and expansion of the water system in the future?…