…to make FSA agricultural programs serve the needs of local producers. PLEASE READ: Uniform Guidelines for Conducting Farm Service Agency County Committee Elections ( .pdf 66 KB ) ( .txt…
Vilsack Message: Local Markets, Local Growth
…to provide technical assistance to communities that want to use local food to spur economic development. Under this effort, a team of agricultural, transportation, environmental, and regional economic experts will…
NRCS Drought Assistance Averts Hazardous Wind Erosion in the Klamath Basin
…provided by USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and funding was provided by the agency’s Emergency Watershed Protection (EWP) program. After a speedy signup, which resulted in 41 contracts, Klamath…
New Funding for Fight Against Citrus Greening
…of $31.5 million, to several other projects through its Huanglongbing Multi-Agency Coordination Group (HLB MAC). “USDA is committed to the fight against citrus greening, including making major research investments to…
Almond Board Water Group Helps Growers
…watch on water issue so it can keep growers informed, and help others understand the water issues the almond industry works with. Almond Board Specialist for Agricultural and Environmental Affairs…
Pacific Region Crop Production Report
…The 2014 dried plum bloom was a bit longer than usual, with warm temperatures mostly toward the end. Sweet Potato – California’s 2013 sweet potato production is estimated at 6.84…
Farmers Targeted in Phone Scam
If you get a call from the Farm Service Agency, and the person on the other end wants your bank information, do not give it to them. Sabrina Hill has…
Weekly Crop Update
…Counties, the harvest continued for radishes, broccoli, onions, garlic and other vegetables to be sold at farmer’s markets. In Imperial County the harvest continues for sweet corn, melons, and watermelon….
Quarantines Aim to Assist Commerce
…The CDFA immediately saw a problem when several mandarin-only packinghouses halted production. CDFA Environmental Program Manager Nawal Sharma said their goal is to help commerce survive during these environmental restrictions….
Clean Water Rules Comment Period Extended
After loud outcry from the agriculture industry, the Environmental Protection Agency has extended the comment period on clean water rules. This extension is a victory for farming families – according…
USDA Farm Service Agency Phone Scam Alert
Farm Service Agency has become aware that scam phone calls are being made to customers regarding disaster payments. The caller identifies themselves as being from Farm Loan Services in Washington,…
Beet Curly Top Virus Update
…conduct either aerial or ground treatment applications. Environmental factors such as wind and heat have interfered with planned treatment days, however, program personnel continue with treatment as needed. Due to…
Service Agency County Committee Nomination Period Begins June 15
WASHINGTON, June 6, 2014 — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that the nomination period for local Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committees begins Sunday, June 15, 2014. “County committees…
Organizations Confirm Support for Biotech Wheat
…“ultimately offers the promise of improved products, more sustainable production and environmental benefits,” according to the statement. The groups also encourage the governments of wheat producing and importing countries to…
