…functions. This would collectively increase water storage capacity for public, agricultural and environmental needs. Additional stored water and flood capacity is simply a must if we are going to meet…
USDA Climate Report Published
…completeness, accuracy, and cost effectiveness, as well as consistency and comparability with other USDA GHG inventory efforts. The report can be downloaded here. A Federal Register Notice is included on…
September is California Wine Month
…are kicking it off with special events for Labor Day weekend. Wineries and other destinations around the state are hosting events like tours and wine tastings, even festivals and wine…
Western, Southern Farmers ‘Need to Work Together’ on Labor
Many California growers are struggling with finding enough labor to work the crops this year. Growers around the nation are having the same problem. Sabrina Hill speaks with a driving…
California Agriculture Headlines
…Extension Ag and Environmental Literacy Program, the Lake Tahoe Master Gardeners and the California School Garden Network. Teams are learning about planning and designing a school garden, gardening skills, curricular…
USDA Farm Service Agency Offers Several Programs
The USDA Farm Service Agency offers several programs for farmers and ranchers. State Executive Director of California for the USDA Farm Service Agency, Val Dolcini, explains more. Click to Open…
Huff Applauds Quick CDFA Action in Response to Citrus Pest
…agency uses “bait stations” with a powerful fly attractant as the mainstay of its eradication effort for this pest. This approach has successfully eliminated dozens of fruit fly infestations from…
A Early Forecast for Next Year’s Food Prices
2013 is only a little more than half over, but analysts are already trying to forecast how much more food will cost in 2014. Gary Crawford has more. Click to…
Few Labor Shortages in Napa
Labor shortages have affected crops around much of the state, however it looks like winegrape growers in Napa are faring much better than most. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to…
ACP Spraying in Tulare, Citrus Program Extended
As spraying in residential citrus trees is set to being in the Tulare County area near Porterville, the California Department of Food and Agriculture extends a citrus protection program. Sabrina…
AgNeTVideo: USDA Farm Service Agency
Val Dolcini, State Executive Director, USDA Farm Service Agency (California), discusses the USDA Farm Service Agency during the recent Fresno Grizzlies Community Fund’s Farm Forum….
Deadline for FAACT Class Applications
…regulations and water supply development, immigration and agricultural labor issues, regulatory processes and the economic viability of agriculture. You can get a copy of the application online by clicking here….
Changes to USDA Insurance
USDA is combining some of its Area Risk Protection Insurance offerings for the upcoming crop year. Rod Bain reports. Click to open or download audio report…
Produce Safety Topic of Farm Forum
…is Our Food Supply”. Guest speakers are State Executive Director for the USDA Farm Service Agency, Val Dolcini, and Executive Director for the Center for Produce Safety at UC Davis,…
