USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service—in partnership with National Hmong American Farmers and the California Department of Social Services—will host a CalFresh (federally known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or…
State Board of Food and Agriculture to Host Drought Forum at the Fresno Fairgrounds on May 5
…the governor and the CDFA secretary on agricultural issues and consumer needs. The state board conducts forums that bring together local, state and federal government officials, agricultural representative and citizens…
USDA Announces Building Blocks for Climate-Smart Agriculture
…million acres covered by active plans. Stewardship of Federal Forests: Reforest areas damaged by wildfire, insects, or disease, and restore forests to increase their resilience to those disturbances. USDA plans…
Hungry Pest
…and trees this Spring. Hungry Pest Check the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service webpage to see if your state has a federal quarantine–or could make a good home–for…
Farm Bureau Supports Trade Promotion Authority Bills
…effort advances an important policy objective just as the administration is engaged in major trade talks such as the Trans-Pacific Partnership,” AFBF President Bob Stallman said. The world’s leader in…
Asian Citrus Psyllid Detected in Hollister
…citrus psyllid and huanglongbing is a collaborative effort. Included in the fight are government agencies at the Federal, State and County level, agricultural citrus growers, nursery operators and residents. By…
APHIS Completes Learning Modules on the Pest Permitting Process
…site Pest Permitting Learning Modules page and is self-paced with optional audio reading of the text. These modules are designed to inform you of Federal policies, processes, and procedures. The…
California Dairy Order Part 4
Three major California dairy organizations are requesting to get California on a federal milk marketing order. Now, three more have submitted their own proposals. Sabrina Hill has more. Dairy Order…
California Dairy Order Part 3
Three major California dairy organizations are requesting to get California on a federal milk marketing order. In this report, Sabrina Hill continues her series with Chris Galen, Vice President of…
California Dairy Order Part 2
Three major California dairy organizations are requesting to get California on a federal milk marketing order. Sabrina Hill continues her series with Chris Galen, Vice President of Communications with the…
California Dairy Order Part 1
Three major California dairy organizations are requesting to get California on a federal milk marketing order. In this report, Sabrina Hill begins her series with Chris Galen, Vice President of…
Snowpack Melts Early Across the West
…and other extreme weather events. Through the creation of the National Drought Resilience Partnership, launched as part of the President’s Climate Action Plan, federal agencies are working closely with states,…
Eight Facts about Almonds, Agriculture and the Drought
…the federal government is providing zero allocation. In 2014 alone, the drought cost farmers $1.5 billion and caused the loss of more than 17,000 jobs related to agriculture. Almond growers…
Deadline Approaching for Additional Dairy Proposals
The deadline is approaching for comments on the push to get California in a federal milk marketing order. Sabrina Hill has more. Milk Marketing Order California Dairies Inc., Land O’…