…management, guided by resources provided by the state government. The workshop—sponsored by the state Natural Resources Agency, Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Food and Agriculture—represented part of a Brown…
Ag Secretary Vilsack Announces New Report on Scientific Breakthroughs from USDA in 2013
New USDA Discoveries Led to 180 New Inventions, Include Flour that Prevents Weight Gain, Protections from Disease for U.S. Troops, Turning Grass Clippings to Energy WASHINGTON, April 23, 2014 –…
Beet Curley Top Virus Update
…in the Program’s environmental permits and therefore, the BCTV program cannot treat. Kings County BLH population and host plant vegetation survey was conducted along the Kern County line within the…
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……
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Announces Additional USDA Actions to Combat Spread of Diseases Among U.S. Pork Producers
…USDA’s Farm Loan Programs is working with producers to provide credit options, including restructuring loans, similar to how the Farm Service Agency successfully worked with livestock producers affected by the…
USDA Loans for Veterans
…Executive Director of the USDA Farm Service Agency, Val Dolcini, in the first installment in our series on farming careers for military veterans. Agricultural Options for Veterans To learn more…
USDA Announces Specialty Crop Block Grant Program-Historic Farm Bill Support Available through State Departments of Agriculture
…children and adults, Improving efficiency within the distribution system, Promoting the development of good agricultural, handling and manufacturing practices while encouraging audit cost-sharing for small farmers, packers, and processors, Supporting…
Mix Tank App Aides in Product Application
…comes to tank mixing and applying crop protection products. Some growers are now using their phone to help. Mix Tank App Get it on Apple here or on Android here….
Sign-Up Begins Today for USDA Disaster Assistance Programs Restored by Farm Bill
More than 2,000 Farm Service Agency Offices Across the Country Stand Ready to Assist WASHINGTON, April 15, 2014 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that starting today, eligible farmers and…
Innovation Awards Return to Regional Food Show
…Expo website (www.fresnofoodexpo.com) or Facebook page (facebook.com/fresnofoodexpo) until July 22 at 5 p.m. Votes will be counted by the number of “Likes” on Facebook or emailed votes each product receives,…
FSA County Employees Gather for Livestock Disaster Assistance Program Training
Val Dolcini County employees with the USDA Farm Service Agency offices around the state gather for training on the livestock disaster programs.FSA County Employees Gather for Training Ranchers can sign…
California Ranked at Bottom of Agribusiness Friendliness Index
…climate. The government showed while we are top for labor availability, agribusinesses in California face more ballot initiatives than any other state as well as many other challenges to agribusiness…
USDA Officially Announces Sign-Up Date for Farmer and Rancher Disaster Assistance Programs
…Farm Service Agency (FSA) employees have worked exceptionally hard over the past two months to ensure eligible farmers and ranchers would be able to enroll to receive disaster relief on…
Researchers Excited About Biochar Possibilities
Researchers believe the benefits of biochar as a soil additive will be extremely beneficial to California and it’s environmental issues. A Researcher we talked to was able to do an…
