A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In this edition of USDA Week In Review, 2014 in review with Agriculture Secretary …
Agri View: Eco-poli-tology
Everett Griner talks about Americans concern about the environment in today’s Agri View. Ecopolitology Learn more about ecopolitology. Sponsored ContentParka Helps California Citrus Growers Protect Fruit Quality and PackoutSeptember 4, …
Soil Sampling Changing with Drip Irrigation
Drip irrigation systems are changing how some common practices like soil sampling need to be done. Sponsored ContentParka Helps California Citrus Growers Protect Fruit Quality and PackoutSeptember 4, 2026CIR Agriculture …
USDA Improves Forest Health by Harvesting Biomass for Energy
2014 Farm Bill Program Generates Renewable Energy, Helps Reduce Forest Fire Threats Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that more than 200,000 tons of biomass were removed from federal lands …
USDA Video: USDA Week In Review December 12
A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In this edition of USDA Week In Review, snowy and cold or dry and …
Brown Administration Opposes Federal Drought Legislation
Writing on behalf of the State of California, California Natural Resources Agency Secretary John Laird today issued a formal opposition letter to HR5781. The text of the letter is pasted …
Secretary Ross Signs Landmark Agreement with Mexican Ministry of Agriculture to Enhance Trade
From CFA “Planting Seeds” CDFA Secretary Karen Ross signed a cooperative agreement today with officials from the Secretariat of Agriculture, Livestock, Rural Development, Fisheries and Food (SAGARPA) in Mexico City. …
Making Biochar Even More Beneficial
It’s beneficial for a grower to use the agriculture trimmings from their own orchard when making biochar from a conservation burn. Sponsored ContentParka Helps California Citrus Growers Protect Fruit Quality …
Importance of Soil History
Checking the history of newly purchased land could save some heartache down the line. Sponsored ContentParka Helps California Citrus Growers Protect Fruit Quality and PackoutSeptember 4, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly …
Problems With Rotating Crops
Research is showing that rotating crops, especially fruit crops, has a higher chance of developing replant disorder. Sponsored ContentParka Helps California Citrus Growers Protect Fruit Quality and PackoutSeptember 4, 2026CIR …
Clean Burns Can Benefit Soils
Burning agricultural waste cleaner has another benefit than just being environmentally friendly. Sponsored ContentParka Helps California Citrus Growers Protect Fruit Quality and PackoutSeptember 4, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026CIR …
LBAM Quarantine Boundary Change
The LBAM Quarantine Boundary has changed in the following grid(s): Ukiah/Mendocino County | Grid #132 The last light brown apple moth (LBAM) in Ukiah 2014 quarantine area was detected on …
USDA Joins Global Partners to Kick Off International Year of Soils in 2015
Today, USDA joins nations from across the globe to kick off the International Year of Soils, an effort to highlight the importance of soil in everyday life. Under Secretary for …
Agri View: Up-Up-Up
Everett Griner talks about wide price increases effecting everything in today’s Agri View. Up-Up-Up Sponsored ContentParka Helps California Citrus Growers Protect Fruit Quality and PackoutSeptember 4, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly …