…decisions on disaster and conservation programs, emergency programs, commodity price support loan programs and other agricultural issues. Members serve three-year terms. Nationwide, there are about 7,800 farmers and ranchers serving…
USDA Announces Funding, Issues Federal Order to Combat PEDv
In response to the significant impact porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDv) and porcine deltacoronavirus (PDCoV) are having on U.S. pork producers, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced…
More Water Users Receive Notices of Curtailment
…said, “and that’s very important in the current drought, which is among the most severe ever recorded.” But, while the board’s action was not unexpected, Scheuring said, “there are issues…
Celebrating Dairy in June
…of over 40 billion pounds of milk, accounting for about twenty-one percent of the nation’s entire supply. For more, read Governor Brown Issues Proclamation Declaring “Real California Milk Month”. →…
Expanding Scope of Dietary Guidelines Committee
Some are concerned that the advisory committee for the 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans is considering issues outside of the nutritional focus of the panel. Julie McPeake reports. Scope of…
Governor Brown Issues Proclamation Declaring “Real California Milk Month”
SACRAMENTO – Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today issued a proclamation declaring June 2014 as “Real California Milk Month” in the State of California. The text of the proclamation is…
USDA Awarding $6 Million to Prepare Farmers for New Farm Bill Programs
…and climates across the country to test a variety of financial scenarios before officially signing up for the new program options later this year. Once a producer enrolls in the…
USDA, Partners Usher In a New Era In Conservation
…due July 14, and full proposals are due September 26. For more information on applying, visit announcement for program funding. To learn about technical and financial assistance available through conservation…
Groundwater Discussions at CDFA Meeting
…on issues related to agricultural groundwater use at its meeting on Tuesday, June 3rd in Sacramento. This meeting will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the California…
The Almond Board Holds 11th Annual Environmental Stewardship Tour
The Almond Board recently held its 11th annual environmental stewardship tour. It’s a chance for industry regulators to visit an almond grower and learn more about the issues the industry…
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Highlights Recent Trade Breakthroughs with Mexico
…today highlighted recent progress on a number of trade issues with Mexico following a panel discussion with Mexico’s Secretary of Agriculture Enrique Martínez y Martínez. The panel was part of…
Yearly Survey Shows Better Results for Pollinators, but Losses Remain Significant
…Vilsack created a Pollinator Working Group, under the leadership of Deputy Secretary Krysta Harden, to better coordinate efforts, leverage resources, and increase focus on pollinator issues across USDA agencies. USDA…
California Women for Agriculture Take on Sacramento
…Adopt-a-Legislator Program. This program unites urban legislators with CWA Chapters to help educate them about pending legislation and other issues facing agriculture by committing to continue communication with the Adoptee…
Subcommittee Examines Economic Factors, Regulatory Burdens Plaguing the Livestock Industry
…industry. Together, they highlighted issues, such as regulatory burdens, feed costs, drought, animal disease, and trade, that are impacting this sector of the agricultural economy. Rick Crawford “Today’s hearing offered…