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 – …
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 …
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 …
Yolo County Farm Wins Prestigious Conservation Award
From CDFA “Planting Seeds” Sand County Foundation, the California Farm Bureau Federation and Sustainable Conservation are proud to announce Full Belly Farm as the recipient of the prestigious 2014 California …
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 …
USDA Announces Support for Producers of Advanced Biofuel
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that USDA is making $5.6 million in grants to 220 producers across the nation to support the production of advanced biofuels, and is awarding …
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 Sponsored ContentUnlock Dairy Cow Success with Purina’s Transition …
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 …