Drip irrigation systems are changing how some common practices like soil sampling need to be done.
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 – …
Agriculture Emerging: a progress report at CDFA
From CDFA “Planting Seeds” Positive. Productive. Creative, collaborative, cooperative … CDFA staff, from scientists and veterinarians to inspectors and technicians, embody these characteristics as they undertake a variety of projects …
State Employees Donate 13 Tons of Turkey, Help Set Record at Sacramento Food Bank
From CDFA “Planting Seeds” A partnership between California state employees and the Sacramento Food Bank has helped produce a record number of turkey donations. The food bank accepted more than …
Agri View: Say Thanks…to a Farmer
Everett Griner talks about what we have to be thankful for on this Thanksgiving in today’s Agri View. Say Thanks…to a Farmer
Celebrating Our Nation’s Agricultural Abundance this Thanksgiving
Weekly column from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Thanksgiving is a celebration of the harvest and the abundance of food we are able to share with our friends and family. This …
Thankful For What’s On Our Table
by Karen Ross, California Agriculture Secretary What’s on the table for the Thanksgiving feast is often a matter of household tradition. In my family, that means turkey with all the …
USDA Video: USDA Week In Review November 21
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, ranchers, USDA and Chevrolet helping the …