The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today begins its celebration of the International Year of Soils to highlight the importance of healthy soils for food security, ecosystem functions and resilient …
Almond Board: Almonds as Healthy Snacks
In this week’s Almond Update, we hear about the health benefits of almonds and get details on studies that shows how almonds can help you stay full longer.
USDA Announces Commodity Credit Corporation Lending Rates for January 2015
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) today announced interest rates for January 2015. The CCC borrowing rate-based charge for January is 0.125 percent, unchanged from 0.125 percent …
Pacific Region Poultry Report
California’s egg production during November totaled 360 million, down 15 million from October’s production and down 43 million from November 2013. The average number of layers during the month totaled …
CDFA Accepting Concept Proposals for 2015 Fertilizer Research and Education Grants
The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP) is currently accepting concept proposals for the 2015 grant cycle. FREP’s competitive grant program funds research that …
Almond Board: A Holiday Card for the Almond Industry
The Almond Board of California has a unique holiday card this year. Sabrina Hill gets the details in this week’s Almond Update.
No Actions in Early 2015 Under the Feedstock Flexibility Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) announced today that it does not expect to purchase sugar under the Feedstock Flexibility Program in the first quarter of …
USDA Video: USDA Week In Review December 19
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 …
Almond Board: Almond Achievement Award
The Almond Board of California announced the 2014 Almond Achievement Award, which was presented to Dave Baker. Sabrina Hill has more.
Census of Horticulture Arriving in Mailboxes this Winter
As millions of Americans’ venture out to purchase a fresh cut Christmas tree or poinsettia this month, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will be surveying …
USDA to Gauge Farmland Ownership and Farm Economics
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will begin surveying farmland owners to measure financial impacts and challenges of land ownership. Landowners will begin receiving forms for …
Growing California Video: Farm Dining
Suzie’s Farm near San Diego uses locally-sourced specialty crops for community dinners that are a feast for the eyes and the palate.
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 …