2014 Funding Supports More than 60 Organizations; Applications Now Available for 2015 Export Development Programs WASHINGTON, April 16, 2014 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that the U.S. Department …
Changes Coming to All Truck Models
The Obama administration announced in February an effort to significantly reduce emissions from the trucking industry. These guidelines will change how auto makers make all of their trucks, including light …
Antique Farm Equipment Show April 25-27
The International Agri-Center will host the 22nd Annual California Antique Farm Equipment Show, April 25-27, 2014 in Tulare, California. The event will showcase the agriculture industry’s heritage with a focus on …
Join the University of California in a One-Day Science Project on May 8th
On May 8, 2014, the University of California is asking the public to join its faculty, students, staff, 4-H volunteers, Master Gardeners and Master Food Preservers in a vast science …
Officials Considering PEDv Mandatory Reporting
The USDA is currently evaluating additional options for addressing porcine epidemic virus which may include mandatory reporting of outbreaks. The government is looking to better track the disease that has …
Sign-Up Begins Today for USDA Disaster Assistance Programs Restored by Farm Bill
More than 2,000 Farm Service Agency Offices Across the Country Stand Ready to Assist WASHINGTON, April 15, 2014 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that starting today, eligible farmers and …
Late Rains Could Mean Water Market Activity
The California Department of Water Resources will look at their updated water storage numbers this month that will include the late March and early April rainstorms. Those numbers could potentially …
Beet Curly Top Virus Updates
From CDFA: April 14, 2014–There was a small population of Beet Leafhoppers (BLH) in the Tumey Hills area. Counts were on average, 7-9 2nd and 3rd instar nymphs and 1-3 …
Livestock Producers Sign-up for USDA Assistance Programs Starts Tomorrow
Livestock producers can sign up for USDA Assistance programs starting tomorrow. California State Director of USDA Farm Service Directory Val Dolcini says they are expecting a lot of applications. Sign-up …
General Order Might Have Little Impact
Industry standards over the last 30 years may have farmers better prepared for the new Irrigated Lands Regulatory Program than they think. Donald Ikemiya of the Kaweah Basin Water Quality …
USDA Announces Funding to Train and Educate Next Generation of Farmers and Ranchers
WASHINGTON, April 11, 2014 – Today, USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the availability of more than $19 million in grants to help train, educate and enhance the sustainability of the …
USDA Video: Training the Next Generation of Farmers and Ranchers
USDA has announced funding under the new Farm Bill to train and educate the next generation of farmers and ranchers. For more information: Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Let’s …
ILRP Third-Party Benefits
Third-party agencies designed to help growers deal with the Irrigated Land Regulatory Program will be the middle man between growers and the water board. They also will save growers hassle …
USDA Video: This Week @ USDA April 11
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