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 …
USDA Provides Greater Protection for Fruit, Vegetable and Other Specialty Crop Growers
Free Basic Coverage Plans and Premium Discounts Available for New, Underserved and Limited Income Farmers Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that greater protection is now available from the Noninsured …
USDA Seeks Public Comment on New Environmental Quality Incentives Program Rule
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is publishing a rule that outlines how it will improve the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), one of USDA’s largest conservation programs. The interim final …
Almond Board: Report on Almond Industry and California Economy
The Almond Board commissioned a report on the economic impacts of the California almond industry, and the report showed the industry is quite important to the state. Sponsored ContentUnlock Dairy …
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 …
Almond Board Video: Honey Bee Best Management Practices for California Almonds
As part of the Honey Bee Best Management Practices for California Almonds, the Almond Board of California has released a video that not only promotes the Best Management materials, but …
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. …
Growing California Video: Farm to Family
December is Farm to Food Bank Month. Help increase farm to food bank donations to 200 million pounds annually by making a product donation or future donation pledge today – …
California Among States Selected by USDA for Participation in the Pilot Project for Procurement of Unprocessed Fruits and Vegetables
Pilot will support schools’ efforts to procure more fruits and vegetables; Offers new opportunity that supports local producers and local economies Today USDA announced the selection of eight states to …
USDA Video: USDA Week In Review December 5
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, lighting the U.S. Capitol Christmas tree, …
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 …
Growing California Video Series: Urban Farm Educates, Inspires
The latest segment in the Growing California video series, a partnership with California Grown, is “Fairview Farms,” a profile of an urban farm near Santa Barbara – a farm with …
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 …