…pest management materials and non-pesticide options allow almond growers to plan an IPM program that protects not only this year’s crop, but also the long-term life of the orchard and…
Agri View: Bee Gone
…the bee population is implementing programs teaching and training urban residents to become amateur beekeepers. Many cities are now offering startup assistance to a growing number of hobbyists of all…
Citrus Research Board Hires Dr. Melinda Klein as Chief Research Scientist
…the future. Dr. Klein will be joining the organization with a tremendous amount of knowledge, education, and experience. Previously, she served as the Director of Soil Fertility and Plant Nutrition…
Conaway on Senate Failure to Advance GMO Labeling Legislation
…deliberate public debate, and proceeded doing the jobs we were elected to do. “My good friend Pat Roberts along with many members of his Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and…
Filing USDA Agency Appeal an Easy Process
…of other parts of USDA. Its sole mission is to provide fair and timely hearings and appeals to USDA program participants. Any person who receives an adverse program decision from…
Fresno’s National Ag Week and Nutrition Month
Today, the Fresno County Board of Supervisors proclaimed March 14-18, 2016, to be National Agriculture Week, and the month of March 2016 to be Nutrition Month in Fresno County. National…
Three California Organizations for Climate Action Leadership
…for the Home Energy Renovation Opportunity (HERO) Program (San Diego) for their leadership in addressing climate change. The three awardees were among 17 Climate Leadership Award winners nationwide. This is…
Growing Organics? FSA Can Help
…risk protection for organic crop losses due to natural disasters. Our Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program can cover 55 to 100 percent of the average market price for organic crop…
Farm to School Programs Invest in Local Economies
…and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Together these programs make up the federal nutrition safety net. The Farm to School program is a core element of the USDA’s Know Your…
Agri View: Sweet Onion Thing
…Marketing Order No. 955 for the crop. This USDA program established the Vidalia Onion Committee and extended the definition of a Vidalia Onion to the Federal level. The Marketing Order…
Beef and Beef Products to Peru
…barriers – called the export verification program – and assures American ranchers of expanded market access. “Since 2009, the United States and Peru have enjoyed one of the strongest bilateral…
Ag Students Win State Farm Bureau Discussion Titles
…loved the agriculture profession, and it made choosing Fresno State and my major easy. Being a part of our campus agricultural ambassadors programs continues to open up new experiences as…
Additional HLB-Positive Trees Confirmed in San Gabriel
…citrus psyllids and 12,000 plant samples have been collected for HLB testing. CDFA and the Citrus Pest & Disease Prevention Program will continue to provide updates as sampling efforts continue….
$260 Million Available for Regional Conservation Program
USDA Announces $260 Million Available for Regional Conservation Partnership Program Applications sought with a focus on environmental markets, conservation finance Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the availability of up…