…On average, California agriculture supports approximately 400,000 on-farm jobs related to crop production, harvesting and overall farming. This does not include the non-farm jobs directly related to agriculture such as…
Governor Brown Issues Executive Order to Redouble State Drought Actions
…and WHEREAS the severe drought conditions continue to present urgent challenges: water shortages in communities across the state, greatly increased wildfire activity, diminished water for agricultural production, degraded habitat for…
Ag Secretary Vilsack Announces New Report on Scientific Breakthroughs from USDA in 2013
…of milk by 2020); Oat concentrates, a digestible, functional food from oats licensed for the production of Calorie-Trim and Nutrim; A new process for turning old tires into zinc fertilizer;…
USDA Video: Milk Production Research at USDA
USDA’s Agricultural Research Service is doing innovative research to help farmers get more production from livestock for less cost.For more information:www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahomehttp://www.ars.usda.gov/main/site_mai……
USDA Announces Specialty Crop Block Grant Program-Historic Farm Bill Support Available through State Departments of Agriculture
…U.S. States and territories based on a formula that takes into consideration both specialty crop acreage and production value. Nearly all states are seeing an increase in funds. AMS encourages…
Join the University of California in a One-Day Science Project on May 8th
…at the same time contribute to a statewide understanding of how widespread local food production is throughout California. “It’s becoming more important to understand where our food comes from and…
Sign-Up Begins Today for USDA Disaster Assistance Programs Restored by Farm Bill
…of water transported to livestock during drought, and more. Crop records may include purchase receipts for eligible trees, bushes, or vines, seed and fertilizer purchases, planting and production records, and…
Innovation Awards Return to Regional Food Show
…from their consumers. For the 2013 “People’s Choice” Award winner, Rosa Brothers Milk Company, said winning the award made a difference in them securing new retail locations. “Winning the Fresno…
USDA Report Changed Figures for Wheat, Rice and Corn
Most of the April Crop Report changes are for world production. Susan Carter reports with USDA Chief Economist Joe Glauber. Glauber also outlines some changes in USDA’s forecasts for livestock….
USDA Announces Release Date for the Final 2012 Census of Agriculture Report
…the national, state and county levels. The publication will include highly anticipated data on a range of topics, including agricultural practices, conservation, organic production, as well as traditional and specialty…
California Honey Bee and Cattle Update
Sabrina Hill gives an update on California honey bee production and the latest cattle numbers. California Honey Bee and Cattle Update…
USDA Provides Farm Bill Funding for Pest and Disease Management Programs
…points in the safeguarding continuum; enhancing and strengthening pest identification and technology; safeguarding nursery production; enhancing mitigation capabilities; and conducting outreach and education about these issues. The teams also evaluated…
Ag Secretary Vilsack Announces Progress on 2014 Farm Bill Implementation
…28, 2014, FSA published on the Federal Register notices for the extension of the following programs: (1) Marketing Assistance Loans; (2) Milk Income Loss Contract; (3) Dairy Indemnity Payment Program;…
New Report Says PEDv Will Cause “Significant Shortfall”
…7 percent less pork production, this implies an exceptional opportunity for the U.S. chicken industry as the protein of last resort. U.S. chicken production would have to rise by 8…