…about the 2501 Program is available at: http://www.outreach.usda.gov/grants/index.htm America’s farmers and ranchers continue to become more diverse. According to the 2012 Agricultural Census, minority and historically under-represented communities are part…
Dodge Ram Continues Focus on Ag With Certification Program
Following up on a widely popular Super Bowl ad, Dodge trucks continues to focus on the agriculture community. Gary Cooper reports. Dodge Certified Agricultural Dealership Program Complete Interview with Pat…
USDA Video: Week In Review July 25
A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. For more information go to: http://www.usda.gov http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/n… http://www.fs.fed.us/…
USDA Selects 36 Energy Facilities to Accept Biomass Deliveries
…Covanta Delano Inc. Covanta Mendota L.P. Sierra Pacific Industries – Sonora Sierra Pacific Industries – Burney Division Sierra Pacific Industries – Quincy Division Sierra Pacific Industries – Lincoln Roseburg Forest…
Disaster Assistance for 2012 Frost or Freeze Fruit Crop Losses Announced
…conservation partnerships; developing new markets for 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….
Help for Rural Californians Suffering Through Drought
…water is constantly on her mind. Fortunately, USDA is able to help this community, and 73,000 residents living in other communities across California, through $9.7 million in grants to help…
Almond Board: Be Aware of Dust During Harvest
…so dry. She says there are some things that can be done to help reduce the dust during harvest. You can find more on the Almond Board of California website….
Lady Gaga Joins California Water Conservation Effort
…Californians to join the effort and take extraordinary measures to save water during the drought. The PSA is available on SaveOurWater.com, a new site designed to help Californians find ways…
USDA Website for New Farmers
…new website aims to help producers learn about farm bill programs that may help them out. Sabrina Hill has more. Website for New Farmers The website is located at www.usda.gov/newfarmers….
USDA Video: USDA Week in Review July 11
…at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. – Repairing America’s Transportation Infrastructure – Trading Organics with Korea – And housing for farm labor workers. For more information: http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/u… http://www.dot.gov/grow-america/fact-… http://www.ams.usda.gov/AMSv1.0/NOPTr… http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/rhs/mfh/de……
Climate Change: Register now for the first California Adaptation Forum
…Adaptation Forum. The two-day event is designed to engage a diverse mix of attendees to create a comprehensive network with a shared, strong commitment to addressing climate risks. It will…
Almond Food Safety Symposium Coming Up
…Quality Assurance and Industry Services Tim Birmingham. Almond Food Safety Symposium The Almond Food Quality and Safety Symposium is July 23 in Lodi. You can get more information at www.almondboard.com….
Proposed New Light Brown Apple Moth Quarantine Boundary – Mendocino County
…found at www.cdfa.ca.gov/plant/lbam/regulation.html. The quarantine boundary is being added because a second adult light brown apple moth was found within three miles and one life cycle of a previous find….
Deadline Fast Approaching for USDA NRCS RCPP
…the program and application process, listen to the full interview with Alan Forkey. To learn more, visit the USDA NRCS website. You can also learn more about NRCS programs here….