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
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 …
Sec. Ross in Mexico City for Governor Brown’s Trade Mission
My first impressions of Mexico City as part of Governor Brown’s trade mission were a sensory overload. From the vibrant colors and artistry of the flower market within Mercardo de …
USDA Video: Week In Review July 25
A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt …
Effectiveness of ACP Traps
Trapping for Asian citrus psyllids is not an exact science. AgNet West’s Taylor Hillman tells us how a tree went undetected for some time in Tulare County. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk …
Tulare County Approaching ACP Peak
Tulare County Ag Commissioner Marilyn Kinoshita says Tulare County’s Asian citrus psyllid situation has leveled off as the quarantine boundary grows in small increments. Like many others, trapping for psyllids …
Disaster Assistance for 2012 Frost or Freeze Fruit Crop Losses Announced
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) assistance for losses to bush or tree fruit crops due to frost or freeze during the …
Help for Rural Californians Suffering Through Drought
This week, I visited the small town of Cameron Creek Colony in Tulare County, California and saw firsthand the challenges drought poses, particularly for those living in rural communities. About …
USDA Provides Aid to 73,000 Rural Californians Impacted by Drought
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced USDA is providing $9.7 million in emergency water assistance to 73,000 residents in 11 California counties experiencing the driest year on record. “This drought …
USDA/NRCS Video: Cover Crops and Water Infiltration of Soil
Russ Lester of Dixon Ridge Farms in Solano County, Calif., owns an orchard with a green carpet of cover crops. This orchard is part of his organic walnut operation in …
Almond Board: Be Aware of Dust During Harvest
The Almond Board this week is reminding growers to be aware of the dust caused by normal harvesting procedures. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy …
AgNeTVideo: Brad Sullivan L&G Attorneys at Law
Brad Sullivan, L&G Attorneys at Law, discusses the two types of inspections and the importance of maintaining good records in agriculture. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef …
California Drought Should Have Little Effect on Food Prices
Will the severe drought in California result in reduced supplies and higher prices for food products produced there? Gary Crawford reports with Richard Howitt. California Drought Should Have Little Effect …
Non-citrus Fruits and Nuts 2013 Summary Highlights
In 2013, the Nation’s utilized production of the leading non-citrus fruit crops totaled 19.2 million tons, up 9 percent from the 2012 utilized production. Utilized production increased from 2012 for …