…disaster assistance programs, reestablished and strengthened by the 2014 Farm Bill, beginning Tuesday, April 15, 2014. Quick implementation of the programs has been a top priority for USDA. “These programs…
USDA Provides Farm Bill Funding for Pest and Disease Management Programs
WASHINGTON, April 3, 2014 — U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today the allocation of $48.1 million, provided by the Agricultural Act of 2014 (the 2014 Farm…
ACP Found in San Luis Obispo County
…countless landscapes across the county as well as local commercial citrus orchards valued at over $13 million in 2013,” according to Martin Settevendemie, Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer for San Luis Obispo County….
Ag Secretary Vilsack Announces Progress on 2014 Farm Bill Implementation
…April 7, 2014, the Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) will announce 2014 MAP funding. Foreign Market Development Cooperator Program (FMD): During the week of April 7, 2014, FAS will announce 2014…
California Prospective Field Crop Plantings Report Released
The numbers are out for the California Prospective Field Crop Plantings for 2014. The forecast of acreage planted and to be planted are based on a survey of more than…
California Avocado Seeing More Sales
California avocados are seeing more sales and the price of avocados is back up. Avocado sales were up 8.8 percent in January 2014 compared to the same time last year….
Public Meetings Scheduled to Discuss New CDFA Water Program
…greenhouse gas emissions through energy efficiency. Two public stakeholder meetings have been scheduled in April 2014 to explain the new program and to receive comments and suggestions. These public meetings…
FSIS Issues Public Health Alert For Processed Egg Products Unfit For Human Consumption
…Feb. 15, 2014, the company recalled 226,710 pounds of processed egg products. To read the recall release, click here. The dried egg products were produced from May 2013 through January…
New Report Says PEDv Will Cause “Significant Shortfall”
…12.5 percent relative to 2013 levels. Overall U.S. pork production is anticipated to decline 6 to 7 percent in 2014, the most in more than 30 years. “In the U.S.,…
Millions of Americans Are Still at Risk
…2014 – Rep. Frank Lucas, Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, and Rep. Doug LaMalfa today issued a statement in response to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s (CFTC) No-Action Letter…
Medfly Infestation Triggers Quarantine in Central Los Angeles Area
Mediterranean fruit fly (Medfly) SACRAMENTO, March 24, 2014 – A quarantine has been declared due to a Mediterranean fruit fly (Medfly) infestation detected in city of Los Angeles. One adult…
This Week @ USDA March 21, 2014
A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. For more information: http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/u… http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/u……
USDA Announces Funds to Improve SNAP Employment and Training Programs
…avoid administrative burden. Grant applications are due May 2014. Awards will be announced in September 2014. The Request for Applications is available on www.grants.gov and on the FNS website. The…
USDA Announces Growth of U.S. Organic Industry
…processors to grow and market their products. Additional information is available online, and request for proposals are due by May 8, 2014. Additionally, the recently-signed 2014 Farm Bill includes provisions…