…funding will support research projects for up to three years. The full list of awardees and project descriptions can be found online at: http://genomicscience.energy.gov/research/DOEUSDA/index.shtml. New projects to be funded this…
Making Energy Upgrades Affordable
An agriculture energy workshop that took place in Kern County focused on rebates and incentives. AgNet West’s Taylor Hillman was there. Making Energy Upgrades Affordable Pacific Gas and Electric partnered…
State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program Deadline Extended 2 Weeks
…an online application using the Financial Assistance Application Submittal Tool (FAAST). All applicants must register for a FAAST account at https://faast.waterboards.ca.gov. Prospective applicants may contact CDFA’s Grants Office at grants@cdfa.ca.gov…
Reaching the Ag Community
…the opportunities that are available. Kern County will host a workshop on July 15 with the emphasis on solar energy. Baldwin says they are working with farm bureaus around the…
PG&E Excited About New Solar Program
…Program Pacific Gas and Electric will host an agricultural energy workshop in Kern County on July 15. Senior Customer Relationship Manager Brenda Baldwin says one item they are excited about…
Almond Board: Time to Register for Almond Conference
Online registration for the 2014 Almond Conference is now open. Sabrina Hill has more. Registration open for 2014 Almond Conference It’s time to start making your plans for the 2014…
PG&E Hosting Energy Workshop
A workshop is coming up in Kern County to assist farmers who are interested in sustainable agriculture. AgNet West’s Taylor Hillman has the story. Agricultural Energy Workshop PG&E is working…
USDA FSA Announces Online Hay and Grazing Acres Locator Tool
For many years, FSA’s Hay Net website www.fsa.usda.gov/haynet has been the “go to” online resource for agricultural producers to list information concerning the need for hay or the availability of…
CVCB Celebrates San Joaquin Valley Agribusiness With The Valley Grown For You Campaign
…contest are available at all Central Valley Community Bank branches, online at www.cvcb.com and through links on social media page posts dedicated to the Valley Grown For You campaign. With…
Cap-and-Trade Program Topic of Meeting
…government officials, agricultural representative and citizens to discuss current issues of concern to California agriculture. This meeting will be streamed online at: http://www.cdfa.ca.gov/LiveMediaStream.html Follow the board on Twitter at: www.twitter.com/Cafood_agboard…
USDA Announces New Support for Beginning Farmers and Ranchers
…the financial security they need to succeed. Our new online tool will provide one-stop shopping for beginning farmers to learn more about accessing USDA services that can help their operations…
CDFA Announces Available Funding for State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program
…is no cost to attend the workshops or webinar. Space is limited at each workshop location. Individuals planning to attend should email grants@cdfa.ca.gov with their contact information, number of seats…
Tulare ACP Citrus Quarantine Expands, More Could Come
…The new quarantine zone will connect existing quarantine zones already in place. A map is available online at: http://pi.cdfa.ca.gov/pqm/manual/pdf/maps/3435ACPTulareCounty.pdf Also, a single ACP has been detected west of Exeter near…
More Water Users Receive Notices of Curtailment
…water storage, like in a (proposed) Sites Reservoir, would add a tremendous amount of value,” he said. “If we had Sites online this year, there’s a good chance we’d have…