Agriculture Secretary Vilsack to Join President Obama and Cabinet Delegation on Travel to Cuba Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack will join President Obama when he travels to Cuba later this month. …
USDA’s Final CSP Rule Published
USDA’s Final CSP Rule Published The United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) published its final rule on the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) today in the Federal …
California Shows Decreased Use of Most-Hazardous Pesticides
The amount of pesticides used statewide declined in 2014 according to data from the California Department of Pesticide Regulation. Sponsored ContentPurina Podcast: Managing for Success from One Life Phase to AnotherJuly …
Almond Board: CASP Workshops
Growers have the opportunity to learn more about a new irrigation management tool at CASP workshops next week. Sabrina Hill has more. Sponsored ContentPurina Podcast: Managing for Success from One …
$14.5 Million in Available Funding for Plant-Biotic Research
NIFA, NSF Announce $14.5 Million in Available Funding for Plant-Biotic Research The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) joined with the National Science Foundation …
Safeguarding California – Climate Change Implementation Action Plan for Agriculture
With the release this week of the State’s Safeguarding California: Implementation Action Plans, the work of CDFA is detailed along with other state government agencies working to adapt to climate change. …
Quest to Convert Algae to Biofuel
As many scientists look for alternatives to fossil fuels, UF/IFAS scientists continue their quest to convert algae to biofuel. You have to starve nitrogen from algae to get lipids from …
Ten to Participate in Leadership Farm Bureau
Ten Farm Bureau members have embarked upon a year-long training program as part of the Leadership Farm Bureau Class of 2016. The class members were formally introduced today during the …
Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter Program 2016
Spring is here and the time has come to begin the Glassy-winged sharpshooter (GWSS) trapping, surveying, treatment and bio-control program in Fresno County. Sponsored ContentPurina Podcast: Managing for Success from …
$20 Million Committed to Innovative Conservation Projects
USDA Commits $20 Million to Innovative Conservation Projects Proposals sought for water quality, outreach and conservation finance Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the availability of up to $20 million …
50 Years of School Breakfast
USDA Celebrates 50 Years of School Breakfast, Offers $6.8 Million in Grants to Support Healthy School Meals As schools around the county take part in School Breakfast Week celebrations this …
AFBF Joins Initiative To Give Farmers Control of Data They Collect
The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) and a host of other agricultural groups revealed a groundbreaking data repository that supporters say will give farmers ultimate control over the ever-increasing business …
Growing California Video-“Eggsacting Standards”
The latest video from the Growing California video series, a partnership with California Grown, is “Eggsacting Standards.” JS West Family Farms located in the San Joaquin Valley, leads the way in …
NMPF President Testifies Before Senate Panel
NMPF President Tells Senate Panel about Possibilities, Pitfalls with Past Free Trade Agreements Even after free trade agreements are negotiated by the U.S. government, the value of the pacts depends …