…in federal resources, will conduct activities that help maintain or increase the demand for U.S. agricultural commodities overseas. USDA’s international market development programs have had a significant and positive impact…
USDA and Partners Complete First-of-Its-Kind Sale of Carbon Credits from Working Ranch Grasslands
…comprehensive commitment across the Federal Government to support resilience of our natural resources. It identifies a suite of actions (including efforts like the USDA-Chevy agreement) the Federal Government will take…
USDA Seeks Input on New Beef Promotion Order
…Program authorized under the authority of the 1985 Act. Details of the notice of inquiry will appear in the Nov. 10, 2014, Federal Register. Comments may be submitted online at…
Farm Leader Welcomes Passage of Water Bond
…the bond on the ballot and the directive from voters in passing Proposition 1 should be a clear signal to Congress that it needs to move quickly to address federal…
Ranching and California’s Drought Workshop and Webcast
…California and speakers from the National Drought Mitigation Center, National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration and United States Department of Agriculture will discuss what the National Drought Monitor means for ranchers, how…
CDFA Now Accepting Proposals for 2015 Specialty Crop Grants
…awards will range from $50,000 to $450,000 per project and projects may last for up to two years and nine months. Non-profit and for-profit organizations; local, state, federal, and tribal…
Farmers and Ranchers Encouraged to Make Their Voices Heard
…and input of our county committee members is vital as we implement the 2014 Farm Bill,” said Dolcini. “New members provide input and make important decisions on the local administration…
USDA to Provide $4 Million for Honey Bee Habitat
…have high levels of interest. This effort also contributes to the June 2014 Presidential Memorandum – Creating a Federal Strategy to Promote the Health of Honey Bees and Other Pollinators,…
State and Federal Officials to Discuss Drought and Groundwater Management for 2015
With weather forecasts indicating another dry year, the California State Board of Food and Agriculture is bringing together state and federal officials to discuss drought planning and implementation of the…
AgNeTVideo: Herb Young Talks About Nimitz
Herb Young, ADAMA brand leader, discusses NIMITZ, a novel, non-fumigant nematicide. The U.S. is the first country to receive a federal registration, with approved crop uses on cucurbits, (including cucumbers,…
USDA Releases New State-by-State “Made in Rural America” Report
New Data Demonstrates Obama Administration’s Record Breaking Investments in Rural America As part of the US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) commitment to strengthening rural economies, Secretary Tom Vilsack announced a…
USDA to Launch New Farm Bill Program to Help Provide Relief to Farmers Affected by Severe Weather
…have been hit with severe weather to receive a higher approved yield on their insurance policies through the federal crop insurance program. Spring crops eligible for APH Yield Exclusion include…
California to Host Listening Session on the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA)
The California Department of Food and Agriculture will host a listening session on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Updated Proposed Rules for Produce…
Almond Board Announces Bee Management Practices
…family operations. Established in 1950 and based in Modesto, California, the Almond Board of California is a non-profit organization that administers a grower-enacted Federal Marketing Order under the supervision of…