…federal policies and programs that affect U.S. farms and farm families. “Accurate data are key to better decision-making,” said Vic Tolomeo, Director of the NASS Pacific Regional Office. “By responding…
‘Rev It Up’ Checkoff Contest Announced
The Beef Checkoff Program has a unique opportunity to encourage checkoff investors to share how they personally benefit from checkoff efforts, thanks to a generous donation from Yamaha of a…
UC Davis Veterinary School Named Best in Nation by US News and World Report
…of Veterinary Medicine on being named the top program in the country. I was very pleased to see UC Davis included in the ranking of nursing master’s programs. This accolade…
Kern County Farm Bureau Irrigation Efficiency Program Awarded $400,000 Grant from Bay-Delta Initiative
…Farm Bureau’s application for assistance with irrigation efficiency was awarded $400,000 from the Bay Delta Initiative. Most of the valley’s portion of Kern County is located within the BDI focus…
28th Small Farm Conference in San Diego
…Taylor Hillman talked with USDA’s Business & Cooperative Program Director, and California Small Farm Conference President, Karen Rich-Firestein about what the conference offers, what the goal of their organization is…
Beet Curly Top Virus Control Program Grower Alert
…the program is exploring all available options to treat as much of the population as possible. The program has identified a total of 54,974 acres to be treated so far….
Team Nutrition Grants Program
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack describes the funds being awarded under the Team Nutrition grants program. Team Nutrition Grants Program…
USDA’s Veterinary Medicine Student Loan Repayment Program
Cathy Isom tells us about the program helping new Veterinarians get out of debt faster. Student Loan Repayment Program…
Beet Curly Top Virus (CTV) Update
…the end of February, BLH activity increased, more nymphs began to emerge, and counts increased and were more consistent. The weather was closely monitored throughout February and the Program’s spring…
USDA Awards Grants to Support Schools Serving Healthier Meals and Snacks
…Summer Food Service Program, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, and the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). Together these programs make up the federal nutrition safety net….
USDA Video: USDA’s Summer Feeding Efforts
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says partners are needed to increase the number of meals in USDA’s Summer Feeding program, during this 40th year of the program….
Area-Wide Management of Asian Citrus Psyllid
The Citrus Pest & Disease Prevention Program has launched a new educational video for California citrus growers. The video details the area-wide management treatment strategy for combating the Asian citrus…
Past Practices Responsibility of Present Farmers
…fueling the Irrigated Lands Regulatory Program and what concerns government agencies. Unfortunately those levels are due to old farming habits. San Joaquin County Resource Conservation Coalition Program Manager Mike Wackman…
USDA Designates Imperial County in California as a Primary Natural Disaster Area with Assistance to Producers in Arizona
…Program, The Livestock Forage Disaster Program, the Livestock Indemnity Program, the Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees, and Farm-Raised Fish Program, and the Tree Assistance Program. Interested farmers may contact their…