…into compliance under new federal laws. The costs for government agencies to verify that these farms are complying with the new rules are currently unknown. But expense will far exceed…
USDA, Partners to Invest $720 Million in Conservation Projects
USDA, partners to invest $720 million in conservation projects across country, including California The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and partners across the nation together will direct up to $720…
USDA Initiative Restores Forests, Reduces Wildfire Threats through Local Partnerships
…and quantity, improve habitat for federally listed species, reduce the threat of and intensity of wildfire, improve forest health, and provide environmental education. In its first two years, the AOWR…
2016 Commodity Classic Teams with New Orleans Charities
…to demonstrate their well-known generosity. Second Harvest is working to end hunger in South Louisiana by providing food access, advocacy, education and disaster response. Second Harvest provides 24 million meals…
USDA Announces $58.25 Million to Protect Ag and Plants from Pests and Diseases
U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has allocated $58.25 million from Section 10007 of the 2014 Farm Bill….
Fresno State President, Faculty and Students Participate in World Ag Expo
…in the Hilvers Building. Ag Ambassadors advisers Desi Molyneux, a University Outreach Services counselor, and Dr. Steven Rocca, associate professor of agricultural education, will staff the booth to share tips…
Analysts Outline Changing Situation in Wine Business
…of millennials reaching legal drinking age,” he said. “Craft beers cost a little more, but they are affordable luxuries that reflect this generation’s idea of sophistication and education.” Fredrikson explained…
Seed Industry Working to Protect Butterfly Population
…providing a butterfly habitat. For seed questions, growers may contact the American Seed Trade Association, and for information on funding, they should head to their local Farm Service Agency office….
Citrus Greening Grants Awarded
…Farm Bill to provide an annual consultation with NIFA to recommend priorities, an agenda, and annual budget for the CDRE. The Citrus Disease Subcommittee is part of the National Agricultural…
Ag. Secretary Tom Vilsack, NFL Comm. Roger Goodell and Partners Commitment to Youth
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and America’s dairy farmers will announce a significant commitment to child health and wellness through funding to support school nutrition in order…
Application Deadline for 2016 Conservation Stewardship Program is March 31
…applications in soon. Although applications are accepted all year, farmers, ranchers and forest landowners should submit applications by March 31, 2016, to ensure they are considered for this year’s funding….
$35 Million to Help Schools Serve Healthier Meals, Strengthen Childhood Nutrition
…for USDA funding through their state, or for funds from Fuel Up directly through the organization’s website. In both cases, funding will support the purchase of new equipment and/or the…
Grants for Food Safety and Plant Health Improvements
…associations, and federal agency and international partnerships have led to significant achievements that address critical issues related to agriculture, food, the environment, and communities, thousands of innovative research proposals have…
USDA to Invest $150 Million through Conservation Stewardship Program
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that $150 million in funding is available for agricultural producers through the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP), USDA’s largest conservation program, by acres impacted, that…