During the Almond Board’s recent Almond Environmental Stewardship Tour at Stewart and Jasper Orchards in Stanislaus County, pomology consultant Wes Asai explained there are many methods used to look for …
USDA, Partners Usher In a New Era In Conservation
New Conservation Initiative Goes Beyond Traditional Government Efforts to Allow Businesses, Other Partners to Invest in Regional Conservation Projects BAY CITY, Mich., May 27, 2014–Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today joined …
Agribusiness Export Training Seminars
Rural seminars launch month-long export development initiative with several training opportunities FRESNO, CALIFORNIA…May 23, 2014: The California Center for International Trade Development (CITD) at State Center Community College District (SCCCD) …
USDA Launches New Resources at ChooseMyPlate.gov to Help Cost-Conscious Consumers Make Healthier Food Choices
WASHINGTON, May 27, 2014 – Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture unveiled Healthy Eating on a Budget – the newest addition to ChooseMyPlate.gov. Consumers continue to want more information about …
USDA Video: Venture Conservationist -USDA’s Regional Conservation Partnership Program
USDA announces Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Protecting Your Operation from Damaging Fire AntsJuly 11, 2024Controlling Fire Ants in Almond OrchardsMay 29, 2024
Groundwater Discussions at CDFA Meeting
Association of California Water Agencies, California Water Foundation and Groundwater Resources Association to provide perspectives SACRAMENTO, May 23, 2014 – The California State Board of Food and Agriculture will focus …
Farm Leader Calls for Quick Negotiations on Drought Bills
Welcoming passage of a U.S. Senate bill to address water problems caused by the severe California drought, California Farm Bureau Federation President Paul Wenger urged congressional leaders to immediately begin …
The Almond Board Holds 11th Annual Environmental Stewardship Tour
The Almond Board recently held its 11th annual environmental stewardship tour. It’s a chance for industry regulators to visit an almond grower and learn more about the issues the industry …
U.S. Forest Service Increases its Firefighting Aircraft Fleet as Fire Season Begins
WASHINGTON, May 20, 2014 – In the face of what is shaping up to be a catastrophic fire season in the Southwest, the U.S. Forest Service is adding four additional …
UC Davis Study Determines Preliminary Findings of Economic Impact of Drought in Central Valley
California’s drought will deal a severe blow to Central Valley irrigated agriculture and farm communities this year and could cost the industry $1.7 billion and cause more than 14,500 workers …
California Weekly Hay Report
California Hay Report Compared to last week: Prices traded mostly steady to firm in most areas. Demand remained very good in all regions on active trading activity. The supply of …
USDA Video: This Week @ USDA May 16
A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. For more information and to tune in to the USDA “live” Bee Cam: Sponsored …
See Honeybees at Work: USDA Launches BeeWatch
At the ribbon cutting of the USDA Headquarters People’s Garden in Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Protecting Your Operation from Damaging Fire AntsJuly 11, 2024Controlling Fire Ants in Almond …
USDA Announces Special Import Quota #14 for Upland Cotton
The Department of Agriculture’s Commodity Credit Corporation today announced a special import quota for upland cotton that permits importation of a quantity of upland cotton equal to one week’s domestic …