…any American companies would do this. But it’s not only possible, it’s likely; the difference in labor cost is huge. Plus, there is no requirement to label foreign-processed food as…
California Beef Council App Helps Foodservice Professionals
…download from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. To get the app on the Apple App Store, click here. To get the app from Google Play, click here….
USDA to Gauge Farmland Ownership and Farm Economics
…California and Nevada farmland are based on accurate information that comes directly from the source.” TOTAL is a part of the Census of Agriculture program, which means response to this…
USDA Improves Forest Health by Harvesting Biomass for Energy
…rural-made products; and investing in infrastructure, housing and community facilities to help improve quality of life in rural America. For more information, visit www.usda.gov/farmbill. Visit www.fsa.usda.gov/bcap or contact a local…
State Wheat Production May Jump in 2015
…of the durum wheat price, farmers also have planted more acres of that variety this year, she noted. “Not everything that could be planted is in the ground yet, so…
USDA Video: USDA Week In Review December 12
…In Review, snowy and cold or dry and mild? The International Year of Soils and healthcare coverage in rural America. For more information go to: www.usda.gov www.flickr.com/usdagov www.usda.gov/oce/weather/index.htm www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome?contentid=missionarea_NRE.xml www.healthcare.gov…
USDA Provides Greater Protection for Fruit, Vegetable and Other Specialty Crop Growers
Free Basic Coverage Plans and Premium Discounts Available for New, Underserved and Limited Income Farmers Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that greater protection is now available from the Noninsured…
USDA Seeks Public Comment on New Environmental Quality Incentives Program Rule
…the Federal Register and regulations.gov on Friday, Dec. 12. Beginning Friday, public comments can be submitted through regulations.gov or by mailing them. Comments are due by Feb. 10, 2015. Full…
Almond Board Video: Honey Bee Best Management Practices for California Almonds
…pollination communication chain, including growers, PCAs, beekeepers and county ag commissioners. For more information on the Honey Bee Best Management Practices for California Almonds, and to download materials, visit Almonds.com/BeeBMPs….
No Changes in December Citrus Crop Forecast
…The next USDA Citrus Crop Forecast is scheduled for Monday, January 12, 2014 at 9:00 a.m.. You will be able to hear the forecast “Live” right here on AgNet West.com….
California Among States Selected by USDA for Participation in the Pilot Project for Procurement of Unprocessed Fruits and Vegetables
…USDA Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition and Consumer Services. “When schools invest food dollars into local communities, all of agriculture benefits, including local farmers, ranchers, fishermen, food processors and manufacturers.”…
USDA Video: USDA Week In Review December 5
…In Review, lighting the U.S. Capitol Christmas tree, turning wood waste into high strength material, and helping veterans get into farming. For more information go to: www.usda.gov www.flickr.com/usdagov www.fs.fed.us www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome?contentid=2014/11/0252.xml…
LBAM Quarantine Boundary Change
…November 6, 2014. Per work plan protocol, IPC recommends that quarantine regulatory constraints related to the LBAM Program be lifted in the Ukiah treatment area of Mendocino County. http://www.cdfa.ca.gov/plant/lbam/regulation.html CDFA.lbam.updates@cdfa.ca.gov…
USDA Joins Global Partners to Kick Off International Year of Soils in 2015
…take care of the soil, ensuring agricultural operations are sustainable for many years to come,” NRCS Chief Jason Weller said. For more information on International Year of Soils, visit www.nrcs.usda.gov/….