…EIR is a crucial step as CDFA carries out its responsibility to protect the state’s food supply and natural resources. Responding to invasive species such as plant pests and diseases…
Tulare County Survey for Growers
…supply our Board of Supervisors, Office of Emergency Services and legislators with data about the extreme hardships that our agricultural industry is facing without a consistent supply of water,” she…
Water and the California Farmer – Don Cameron
…supply. Cameron is currently working to expand this practice with a Flood Corridor Grant from the California Department of Water Resources. Terranova Ranch is also receiving bids for a 1-megawatt…
US Rice Yields Down
USDA World Agricultural Outlook Board Acting Chair Seth Meyer says US rice yields are down year to year – part of a look at rice supply and demand estimates. Rice…
USDA To Measure Small Grain Production
…agency is taking an in-depth look into the 2014 production and supply of small grains, which include wheat, oats and barley. “The small grains industry is a major component of…
AFIA Submits Comments on LEAP Draft Guidelines
…were regarding the animal feed supply chain. AFIA notes the group was pleased the guidelines seemed well constructed, including their breadth and depth. AFIA officials say the report, developed for…
Long Wait for Well Pump Help
Several years ago farmers in California could rely on ditch water to aid in their irrigation supply. Tulare County farmer Jerry Silva, like many others around the state, has not…
Recapping the 2014 California State Fair by the Numbers
…Animals 38 animals born in the Baby Barn 6,393 livestock animals 2,725 yards of manure removed from the livestock area 214,710 dollars raised by 58 youth in the Tractor Supply…
California Water Situation Worsens
New numbers indicate a worsening water supply situation in California. Gary Crawford has the details. Worsening California Water Situation…
Global Food Safety Agreement Signed by China and UC Davis
…new challenges, improve the health of consumers and maintain the integrity of the global food supply chain.” Roger Beachy, executive director of the UC Davis World Food Center, noted that…
USDA Selects 36 Energy Facilities to Accept Biomass Deliveries
…Assistance Program (BCAP), which was authorized by the 2014 Farm Bill. Biomass owners who supply these facilities may qualify for BCAP delivery assistance starting July 28, 2014. Of the total…
Help for Rural Californians Suffering Through Drought
…the surety of a stable water supply for those living in Cameron Creek Colony. These grants are triple the amount we committed to when President Obama and I visited California…
Climate Change: Register now for the first California Adaptation Forum
…economy, including ensuring a secure food supply in the future. For the first time, the Local Government Commission in partnership with the State of California will be holding the California…
Recycled Water Facing Supply Problems
Recycled water programs are progressing around the state but the technology might be facing its own challenges. AgNet West’s Taylor Hillman has the story. Shortage of Waste Water Recycled water…