…with less than 50,000 residents or a town with less than 2,500 residents. All applications, which include a business plan, video pitch and photo, must be submitted online by June…
Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Updated Forecast for U.S. Agricultural Exports
…“Every day without trade promotion authority, American agriculture suffers as competitors negotiate their own agreements and lower global standards when it comes to environmental impact, consumer safety, and working conditions….
Almond Update: Using Strategic Deficit Irrigation
…And he says growers should contact their UC Cooperative Extension farm advisor for help in creating the right irrigation plan. Listen to the story above for all of Doll’s comments….
Water Board Says More Rights Will be Curtailed Soon
…rights. Anticipating impending cuts by the state, Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta farmers with riparian water rights proposed a 25 percent cut in their water diversions or plantings last week, saying the…
Grilling Tips for Your Backyard Bar-B-Q
Today Cathy Isom has us brushing up on safety before our next backyard Bar-B-Q. Grilling Tips…
Beet Curly Top Virus Grower Alert
…middles that may be near their tomato fields. The BCTVCP also encourages communication between growers and their neighbors; Find out when they plan to disk/mow the middles, and ask if…
Battling Food Safety Misinformation
Food safety experts say they are battling public misinformation problems like many others agriculture related groups. Battling Food Safety Misinformation UC Davis Extension Research Specialist Trevor Suslow says there is…
Agri View: Unneeded Help
Everett Griner talks about food safety may be revised in today’s Agri View. Unneeded Help…
The Western View: The March Against Myths
Countering the fear mongering about GMOs. The Western View: The March Against Myths The second annual “March Against Monsanto” is planned for Saturday, May 23. At events around the country…
Editorial: Country of Origin Labeling
…The USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service, which enforces COOL, has repeatedly said COOL is not a food safety program, but rather a marketing program. However, as a marketing program it is…
Poindexter Nut Grows, Orders Largest US Walnut Napasol Pasteurization Plant
Poindexter Nut Company orders the largest US walnut Napasol pasteurization plant to handle growing demand for naturally pasteurized safe walnuts. The Poindexter Nut Company of Selma, CA was founded in…
Vilsack: New Investments in Water Conservation, Resilience Across Drought-Stricken States
…of the Great Plains and supports nearly one-fifth of the wheat, corn, cotton and cattle produced in the United States. Through the creation of the National Drought Resilience Partnership, launched…
Governor’s May Revise Budget Doubles-Down on CDFA Drought and Climate Change Programs
…million in the governor’s plan. The program has already made $20 million available in grants to financially assist farmers who want to invest in water distribution and irrigation systems that…