Vilsack Weekly Column from Agriculture Sectary Tom Vilsack The headlines today can often seem bleak: worries of terrorism, global health, climate change, drought and hunger dominate the news cycle. These…
USDA Announces Measures to Help Farmers Diversify Weed Control Efforts
…the Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) Program for innovative conservation systems that address herbicide resistant weeds. USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) will actively promote use of best management…
Yuba-Sutter Farm Bureau Directors Support California Farm Bureau’s Voter Guide
…full list of CFBF and YSFB ballot recommendations: Proposition 1 – Water Bond YES Proposition 2 – Budget Stabilization Account YES Proposition 45 – Health Insurance Rate Changes NO Proposition…
California Certified Crop Adviser February 6, 2015 Exam Registration Period Open
…CCAs have expertise in Nutrient, Soil, Water, Crop and Pest Management. Growers interested in finding a CCA in their area can go the “Find a Professional” section of the International…
Post-Harvest Topics at Almond Field Day
…Cooperative Extension Farm Advisors David Doll and Gurreet Brar. Post-Harvest Topics at Almond Field Day Doll spoke about soil salinity and the problems facing producers in the drought year. Many…
49ers and CA Dairy Families Award $10k Fuel Up to Play 60 Grant in Santa Clara
…are dedicated to supporting the health and wellness of California’s students, which means eating a healthy diet that includes nutritious dairy products and exercising for at least 60 minutes a…
Release of Endoparasite for the Biological Control of Asian Citrus Psyllid
…Asian Citrus Psyllid Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service will consider all comments that are received on or before October 20, 2014. For further information or to make a comment…
NRCS Seeks Input on 2015 Conservation Priorities for California
…landowners for fiscal year 2014. Almost $100 million was invested in contracts with farmers, ranchers, and private forest owners to conserve and protect water, improve the health of the soil,…
EPA Announces $183 Million to Improve Water Quality, Infrastructure in California
…usage in the city has decreased by 25 percent. “Water conservation and drinking water quality are of utmost importance to the health and welfare of the people of the State…
Weekly Column: Farm to School Programs Create New Opportunities for Farmers
…in the health of America’s students through Farm to School is also an investment in the farmers and ranchers who grow the food and an investment in the health of…
Soil Health Takes Main Stage at California State Board of Food and Agriculture Meeting on Oct. 7th
The California State Board of Food and Agriculture will give soil health the main stage at its meeting on Tuesday, October 7th, 2014 in Sacramento. Soil health, the basis of…
Raising the Bar; How Protecting You From Pesticides Has Changed
…Milton O’Haire, wants to ensure they are trained on how to use fumigants – a type of pesticide that is injected into the soil before growing crops like strawberries, cling…
All of Tulare County Added to Asian Citrus Psyllid Quarantine
…diseased tree will decline in health until it dies. HLB has been detected just once in California – in 2012 on a single residential property in Hacienda Heights, Los Angeles…
USDA Announces up to $31 Million to Empower People to Make Healthy Eating Choices
…not have adequate access to nutritious food,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. “Helping families purchase more fresh produce is clearly good for families’ health, helps contribute to lower health costs…