USDA Provides $328 Million to Conserve Wetlands and Farmland, Boost Economy

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Farm Bill program will benefit wildlife and outdoor recreation activity in California Bay Delta Region, Mississippi, Red River Basins and others Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that $328 million …

Conservation, Industry Leaders Team Up to Restore Groundwater in California’s Central Valley

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With California experiencing one of its worst droughts on record – and as more Central Valley farms and communities turn to shrinking groundwater supplies to get by – an uncommon …

AgNeTVideo: Fresno Grizzlies Water Forum Questions to the Panel

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Questions were presented to the panel during the Fresno Grizzlies Water Forum. The first question was presented to Congressman Costa. For farmers who are looking for a reliable service water supply, …

CDFA Releases Draft Statewide Plant Pest Prevention and Management Program EIR, Announces Public Meetings

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The California Department of Food and Agriculture, in accordance with CEQA guidelines, has released the draft Statewide Plant Pest Prevention and Management Program Environmental Impact Report (EIR). The draft Program …

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Provides Six-Month Update on Farm Bill Implementation Progress

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Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced continued progress on implementing the Agricultural Act of 2014 (the 2014 Farm Bill), which President Obama signed into law nearly six months ago on …

As Trade Mission to Mexico Ends, Collaborative Efforts Will Continue

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Our last days in Mexico City continued the themes of cooperation and engagement. The agricultural delegation had a meeting with the National Association of Supermarkets and Department Stores (ANTAD) and …

USDA Announces Grants to Help Veterans and Minority Farmers Get Started in Agriculture

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Today, USDA Deputy Secretary Krysta Harden announced the availability of over $9 million in outreach and technical assistance for minority farmers and ranchers and military veterans that are new to …