…has more. Farmers Deciding on Farm Bill Programs USDA Farm Service Agency Administrator Val Dolcini says the timeline for producers to sign up for one of two Farm Bill programs…
USDA Announces Measures to Help Farmers Diversify Weed Control Efforts
…control in major crops is almost entirely accomplished with herbicides today,” said Vilsack. “USDA, working in collaboration with the Environmental Protection Agency, must continue to identify ways to encourage producers…
Yuba-Sutter Farm Bureau Directors Support California Farm Bureau’s Voter Guide
…goals included funding for: Water storage that was continuously appropriated, Disadvantaged communities to deal with drinking water solutions, Local entities to assist with groundwater management and Protections for area of…
Release of Endoparasite for the Biological Control of Asian Citrus Psyllid
APHIS published a draft environmental assessment on September 18, 2014 for the proposed release of Diaphorencyrtus aligarhensis for the biological control of the Asian citrus psyllid in the United States….
USDA Expands Access to Credit to Help More Beginning and Family Farmers
…an agricultural field. Also, individuals who own farmland under a different legal entity operating the farm now may be eligible for loans administered by USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA). Producers…
States Upset over CA Egg Lawsuit Dismissal
…Economist Dermot Hayes says, “This opens the doors for states to put barriers against other states. You can say those barriers are driven by environmental or social restrictions, but in…
NRCS Seeks Input on 2015 Conservation Priorities for California
…resource priorities for NRCS California to consider as the Agency implements Farm Bill conservation programs in fiscal year 2015. The meeting will be held at the USDA building in Davis…
EPA Announces $183 Million to Improve Water Quality, Infrastructure in California
Agency highlights water conservation project in the city of Fresno, reducing water use by 25% Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Regional Administrator Jared Blumenfeld announced more than $183 million…
Soil Health Takes Main Stage at California State Board of Food and Agriculture Meeting on Oct. 7th
…The Secrets of Soil, an exhibit now on display at the California Museum. “Continuous innovation and development in soil health practices is enhancing the strong legacy of environmental stewardship within…
Raising the Bar; How Protecting You From Pesticides Has Changed
…three or four pages long,” recalls Lottie Martin of the Santa Barbara County Agricultural Commissioner’s office. “Nowadays they can be more than 28 pages long, so we often have to…
USDA Unveils Key New Programs to Help Farmers Manage Risk
…programs offer farmers protection when market forces cause substantial drops in crop prices and/or revenues. Producers will have through early spring of 2015 to select which program works best for…
USDA Announces up to $31 Million to Empower People to Make Healthy Eating Choices
…the target audience Are located in underserved communities, particularly Promise Zones and StrikeForce communities. All FINI projects must (1) have the support of a state SNAP agency; (2) increase the…
USDA Announces 2014-Crop Sugar Loan Rates and FY 2015 Sugar Program Provisions
…as full payment for the loan at maturity. USDA’s Farm Service Agency is administering sugar nonrecourse loans on behalf of the Commodity Credit Corporation for the 2014 crop. Sugar and…
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Unveils Key New Risk Management Programs
…ended direct payments. Both programs offer farmers protection when market forces cause substantial drops in crop prices and/or revenues. Producers will have through early spring of 2015 to select which…
