…in. Ludwig encourages growers to not only attend upcoming public meetings, but to speak on why the changes should not be made. Information about the upcoming meetings is available online….
Agri View: SNAP Changes
…Comments may be submitted by one of the following methods: Federal e-Rulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Preferred method; follow the online instructions for submitting comments on docket [insert docket number]….
NASS Mid-Year Surveys
…livelihoods is interested in the results.” NASS gathers the data for the June Agriculture Survey online, by mail, phone and through in-person interviews. For the June Area Survey, agency representatives…
Theft Reported While Industry Trained
…investigation. Western Agricultural Processors Association (WAPA) with help from American Pistachio Growers held a tree nut theft training seminar last week. Organizers say the training workshop came to fruition after…
CA Grape Acreage Report
The California Grape Acreage Report, 2015 Crop detailed data is now available online. Data is available for download in both PDF and Excel formats by table or as a PDF…
Farm Economy Top Focus for NFU Pres.
…for the next Farm Bill process. Family farmers and ranchers are invited to complete the survey, available online, before July 31, 2016. Johnson’s testimony can be read in full here….
Bureau Seeks Applicants for Youth Leadership Program
Calling all high school sophomores, Tulare County Farm Bureau’s Youth Leadership program applications are now available. Visit the Tulare County Farm Bureau (TCFB) website at www.tulcofb.org to apply online or…
USDA Expands Safety-Net for Dairy Operations
…and invested $64 billion in infrastructure, housing and community facilities to help improve quality of life in rural America. For more information, visit www.usda.gov/results. For more information, visit FSA online…
High Tunnel System Initiative
…is available online. Who Can Apply Eligible applicants include individuals, legal entities, Indian Tribes, or joint operations engaged in agricultural production. In addition, organic producers who grow agricultural commodities on…
Near Normal Snowpack in Most of the West
…conditions, greatly enhancing data collection and forecast accuracy. All of the data is free and available online. Producers, businesses and state and federal agencies use forecasts in many ways. “Earlier…
Climate Change a Good Thing for Wine?
…research published online March 21, 2016 in the journal Nature Climate Change. “Before 1980, you basically needed a drought to generate the heat to get a really early harvest,” says…
Almond Board: Nitrogen and ILRP
…seem like extra work, Zipser says it’s not that bad. There is also an online tool that can help out at sustainablealmondgrowing.org. Growers put in their numbers and get the…
California Growers Host Inaugural Citrus Stride
…online to ensure citrus donation to food banks. Participants will be provided a free bottle of water and fresh California citrus. For more information or to register online, please visit…
Funding for Veterinary Loan Repayment
…of their time. A map is available online describing each shortage area for FY 2016. Applications are due May 20. Please see the request for applications for more information. In…