Changes Increase Eligibility and Financing Options for Hard Working Families Agriculture Deputy Secretary Krysta Harden today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will improve farm loans by expanding …
California’s Portion of Specialty Crop Funding
Last week the United States Department of Agriculture announced $66 million in funding for the 2014 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef …
Agri View: True or False
Everett Griner talks about “organic,” more than where it is grown in today’s Agri View. True or False Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals …
NRCS Seeks Input on 2015 Conservation Priorities for California
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in California will hold the next State Technical Advisory Committee (STAC) meeting on Oct. 16, 2014. The STAC is invited to recommend natural …
Almond Industry Watching Preventative Measures Revisions
The Almond Board of California was pleased to see some changes made regarding the Food and Drug Administration’s proposed rules for the Food Safety Modernization Act. Director of Quality Assurance …
Agri View: Pumpkin Season
Everett Griner talks about pumpkin production still exceeding demand in today’s Agri View. Pumpkin Season Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt RamseyNovember …
Almond Board: Produce Safety Rule Revisions
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration proposed revisions to four proposed rules designed to help prevent food-borne illnesses. Almond Board Director of Quality Assurance and Industry Services Tim Birmingham said …
California Agriculture Leads the Nation in Funding for Specialty Crops
State receives more than $19 million in federal grant funds The United States Department of Agriculture has announced funding for the 2014 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP). California received …
USDA Video: USDA Week In Review October 3
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, helping the underprivileged eat healthier, growing …
USDA Invests Nearly $118 Million to Support America’s Specialty Crop Producers
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced nearly $118 million in grants to strengthen markets for specialty crops, such as fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, horticulture and nursery crops. The grants were …
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Announces New Support for America’s Specialty Crop Producers
2014 Farm Bill’s marquee specialty crop programs now providing funding Today, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced new funding to help grow Florida’s, and the nation’s, specialty crop industries. Specialty crops …
EPA Announces $183 Million to Improve Water Quality, Infrastructure in California
Agency highlights water conservation project in the city of Fresno, reducing water use by 25% Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Regional Administrator Jared Blumenfeld announced more than $183 million …
Weekly Column: Farm to School Programs Create New Opportunities for Farmers
This October, just like every other month during the school year, school menus will feature an array of products from local and regional farmers, ranchers, and fishermen. Kids of all …
Soil Health Takes Main Stage at California State Board of Food and Agriculture Meeting on Oct. 7th
The California State Board of Food and Agriculture will give soil health the main stage at its meeting on Tuesday, October 7th, 2014 in Sacramento. Soil health, the basis of …