…in a cost-effective way. Walmsley says more funding in the Inland Waterways Trust Fund has been freed for other projects – which is something to watch as the new law…
Costa Announces $6.3 Million in Agricultural Water Conservation and Efficiency Grants
Rep. Jim Costa (D-Fresno) today announced $6.3 million in Agricultural Water Conservation and Efficiency grants. The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, in partnership with the Natural Resources Conservation Service, released the…
USDA Announces Funding, Issues Federal Order to Combat PEDv
…biosecurity practices. $2.4 million for diagnostic testing $1.5 million to National Animal Health Laboratory Network diagnostic laboratories for genomic sequencing for newly positive herds APHIS’ Federal Order requires producers, veterinarians,…
USDA Announces Programs to Conserve Sensitive Land and Help Beginning Farmers
…years, and twice as many are 65 or older compared to those 45 or younger. The cost of buying land is one of the biggest barriers to many interested in…
Key Agriculture Componet Added to Governor’s Environmental and Economic Leadership Awards
…of Food and Agriculture; the State Transportation Agency; the Business, Consumer Services, and Housing Agency; the Labor and Workforce Development Agency; the Health and Human Services Agency; and the Governor’s…
AFBF on Future of Immigration Reform
Immigration reform is a top priority for the American Farm Bureau. AFBF ag labor specialist Kristi Boswell says Farm Bureau has been working very hard to see reform move forward…
Citrus Meeting to Focus on ACP Spread Prevention
…The meeting is scheduled for June 10 at the National Orange Show Events Center. Growers, pest control advisors, farm labor contractors and packinghouse representatives from San Bernardino and Riverside counties…
EPA Fails to Provide Realistic Explanation of U.S. Rule
Sunding Economist Dr. David Sunding of the University of California Berkeley has released a report that shows the EPA failed to provide the realistic explanation of the scope, cost and…
Agribusiness Export Training Seminars
…markets by saving time and cost through streamlined processes. For more experienced exporters, CITD is also hosting a Certified Global Business Professional Exam Prep Course June 12 – 13, 2014….
USDA Launches New Resources at ChooseMyPlate.gov to Help Cost-Conscious Consumers Make Healthier Food Choices
WASHINGTON, May 27, 2014 – Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture unveiled Healthy Eating on a Budget – the newest addition to ChooseMyPlate.gov. Consumers continue to want more information about…
That Summer Cheeseburger Will Not Be A Cheap Burger
You may be shocked at what research has turned up about the cost of one of the main summer food items for outdoor grilling. Gary Crawford has the report….
UC Davis Report on Drought Impact
…on the Central Valley area and found the drought could cost the industry 1.7 billion dollars, and cost more than 14,500 workers to lose their jobs. Researchers estimated that the…
UC Davis Study Determines Preliminary Findings of Economic Impact of Drought in Central Valley
California’s drought will deal a severe blow to Central Valley irrigated agriculture and farm communities this year and could cost the industry $1.7 billion and cause more than 14,500 workers…
Do You Check the Sugar Label?
…made the right decision and that Mexico’s actions have harmed hardworking sugar producers and taxpayers. U.S. sugar growers say Mexico’s actions will cost the industry 1 billion dollars this year….