…completed the update to its systems to reflect the permanent enterprise unit subsidy as mandated by the Farm Bill. This will impact crops beginning with the May 20, 2014 actuarial…
On Pesticide Report, Ag Commissioners Hoped for Something Better Researched
…Ag Commissioner Erik Lauritzen, who said ag commissioners across the state had hoped for something better researched. Monterey County Ag Commissioner Eric Lauritzen For more on this, please CLICK HERE….
HLB Research Looks at Better Detection
…it up and transmit it to other plants. Asian citrus psyllid statewide coordinator Bob Atkins says new research is looking into a better testing system. HLB Research Looks at Better…
USDA Announces Effort to Cut Energy Costs for Farmers, Ranchers, Rural Small Businesses
…to create opportunities for growth and prosperity, support innovative technologies, identify new markets for agricultural producers and better utilize our nation’s natural resources. Created by the 2008 Farm Bill, REAP…
USDA Announces Additional Support for Small and Midsized Farmers and Ranchers
…assessing the impact of economic changes to new and beginning farmers, and conducting outreach activities which can inform relevant public policy to enhance small farmers’ well-being. For example, the University…
Governor Brown Issues Executive Order to Redouble State Drought Actions
…of any contract entered into pursuant to these directives. 19. For several actions called for in this proclamation, environmental review required by the California Environmental Quality Act is suspended to…
Additional Public Meeting Scheduled to Discuss CDFA’s New Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program
…better management and reduce greenhouse gas emissions through energy efficiency. Two public stakeholder meetings were held in April 2014 to explain the new program and to receive comments and suggestions….
Ag Secretary Vilsack Announces New Report on Scientific Breakthroughs from USDA in 2013
…innovations, USDA has 259 active Cooperative Research and Development Agreements with outside investigators, which includes Universities and other organizations, including 117 with small businesses. The USDA’s technology transfer program is…
Better Yields
Field of corn being harvested. Record yields are being reported. Everett Griner explains. Better Yields…
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Announces Additional USDA Actions to Combat Spread of Diseases Among U.S. Pork Producers
…available on the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service website here: http://www.aphis.usda.gov/publications/animal_health/2014/faq_ped_reporting.pdf (PDF, 31KB). For a summary of USDA actions to date, additional information is available here: http://www.usda.gov/documents/pedv-summary-actions.pdf (PDF, 150KB)….
USDA Announces Specialty Crop Block Grant Program-Historic Farm Bill Support Available through State Departments of Agriculture
…projects that help support specialty crop growers, including locally grown fruits and vegetables, through research, programs to increase demand, and more. The historic support provided by the Agricultural Act of…
USDA Helps Open and Expand Export Markets for U.S. Agriculture through 2014 Farm Bill Programs
…FAS partners with U.S. agricultural trade associations, cooperatives, state regional trade groups and small businesses to share the costs of overseas marketing and promotional activities that help build commercial export…
Join the University of California in a One-Day Science Project on May 8th
…hundred years ago on that date, President Woodrow Wilson signed the Smith-Lever Act, which created Cooperative Extension to serve as a conduit for scientific advances in agriculture, nutrition and natural…
Officials Considering PEDv Mandatory Reporting
The USDA is currently evaluating additional options for addressing porcine epidemic virus which may include mandatory reporting of outbreaks. The government is looking to better track the disease that has…