…of funding research led by people from this group. “Congratulations to our friends and colleagues on this well-deserved honor,” said Bob Curtis, Associate Director, Agricultural Affairs for the Almond Board…
USDA Announces $29 Million to Provide Housing for Farmworkers
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that USDA is investing $29 million to provide affordable housing for farm laborers and their families. “Housing is often the first step on the…
Almond Board: Education Units Available at Annual Conference
…various continuing education units available. Education Units Available at Annual Conference Senior Specialist, Industry Services Bryce Spycher wants PCAs, private applicators and Certified Crop Advisors to take advantage of the…
USDA to Provide $4 Million for Honey Bee Habitat
News Release from USDA/Natural Resources Conservation Service Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that more than $4 million in technical and financial assistance will be provided to help farmers and…
USDA Extends Dairy Margin Protection Program Deadlines
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, speaking at the National Milk Producers Federation annual meeting, today announced extended deadlines for the dairy Margin Protection Program. Farmers now have until Dec. 5, 2014,…
Public Meetings Scheduled to Discuss CDFA’s Dairy Digester Research and Development Program
…p.m. University of California Cooperative Extension Tulare County 4437 S. Laspina Street (Across the street from World Ag Expo) Room: Tulare County Agricultural Building Auditorium Tulare, CA 93274 Thursday, November…
Secretary Ross Joins Ag in the Classroom “Teach the Teachers’ Event
…and were able to learn directly from leading agricultural experts. In her comments, Secretary Ross shared the importance of California agriculture, emphasizing the many things that stem from from agriculture,…
School Lunches: “California Thursdays” Project Launch Follows Success of National School Lunch Week
…a great way for students to learn that their state’s agriculture is something to take pride in – and something to take part in as well. CDFA has provided support…
App Continues Ag Education
A recent app-based game continues the push to educate today’s youth about agriculture. App Continues Ag Education Risk Ranch is an app-based game for youths on smart phones and tablets…
USDA to Launch New Farm Bill Program to Help Provide Relief to Farmers Affected by Severe Weather
…APH Yield Exclusion. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Risk Management Agency and Farm Service Agency staff worked hard to implement several 2014 Farm Bill programs ahead of schedule, such…
CDFA Awards $3.6 Million to Assist Farmers with Drought Through the State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program
…Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund and appropriated to state agencies. The first round of funding will be for projects that include water-efficiency modifications like drip and microsprinkler systems; energy-efficient water pumps…
World Food Day a Reminder of Everyday Challenges With Food Access
by Karen Ross, California Agriculture Secretary It is encouraging to see World Food Day observed today, a designation made possible by the inspiring work of the Food and Agriculture Organization…
Common Fire Blight Treatments Going Away
…a collaboration with researchers and professors has received a second round of funding to find organic cures for the disease. However Elkins says they are researching outside of those boundaries….
USDA Announces Measures to Help Farmers Diversify Weed Control Efforts
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced several steps that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is taking to address the increase of herbicide resistant weeds in U.S. agricultural systems. “Weed…