…for the country, and increases local food sales for family farmers. Public-private partnerships with non-profit organizations and other community groups are already proving to have great success across the country….
USDA Announces 2014-Crop Sugar Loan Rates and FY 2015 Sugar Program Provisions
…BEET PROCESSORS’ MARKETING ALLOCATIONS: Amalgamated Sugar Co. 1,162,220 American Crystal Sugar Co. 1,996,116 Michigan Sugar Co. 560,601 Minn-Dak Farmers Co-op. 376,983 So. Minn Beet Sugar Co-op. 732,635 Western Sugar Co….
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Unveils Key New Risk Management Programs
…program works best for their businesses. To help farmers choose between ARC and PLC, USDA helped create online tools that allow farmers to enter information about their operation and see…
Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on the Formation of the New Global Alliance for Climate Smart Agriculture
…with other nations and industry leaders to develop the next generation of solutions that will help agriculture adapt to modern climate challenges. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said: “Farmers, ranchers and…
California Farm Service Agency Deadline for Livestock Forage Program (LFP)
…lock in the current zero percent sequestration rate. As an additional aid to qualified producers applying for LFP, the Farm Service’s Agency has developed an online registration that enables farmers…
What’s Plantable?
It’s the new gardening app from the California Association of Nurseries and Garden Centers (From CDFA) We farmers love our tractors, but if you had to pick an official “tool…
NRCS Selects California Projects for National Conservation Innovation Grants
…Grants provide organizations financial resources to create and implement innovative programs or practices that benefit conservation-minded farmers and ranchers,” said Carlos Suarez, state conservationist for NRCS in California. “California’s CIG…
Leopold Conservation Award Finalists Announced
…possibility and an ecological necessity.” The Leopold Conservation Award program inspires other landowners through these examples and provides a visible forum where farmers, ranchers and other private landowners are recognized…
Ag Leaders On Hand as Governor Brown Signs Landmark Groundwater Legislation
…adopted in August will help protect our residents’, farmers’ and industry’s access to affordable and reliable water.” “Today’s bill signing is a historic step for our state. It is so…
Governor Signs First California Groundwater Rules
…California property owners have been entitled to tap water beneath their land since the Gold Rush days. Lawmakers supporting the groundwater overhaul say the existing system pits farmers against each…
USDA Programs Help New Farmers and Ranchers
United States Department of Agriculture programs connected to the Farm Bill are designed to assist beginning farmers and ranchers with some of their greatest needs. Rob Bain has more. State…
Secretary Vilsack Highlights Innovative Conservation Efforts
…grants promote creativity and problem-solving efforts that benefit farmers and ranchers and protect our natural resources,” Vilsack said. “They’re critical in sparking new ideas and techniques for conservation on America’s…
Conservation Service Chief Jason Weller Discusses Conservation Projects
…conservation groups help farmers conserve soil health, protect water quality, and restore wildlife habitat. The projects will help develop and demonstrate cutting-edge ideas to accelerate innovation in conservation of natural…
Federal Officials to Tour Southern California Agriculture
…and Atmospheric Administration Tom Torgersen, National Science Foundation Christine Zakarka, USDA-APHIS Regions San Diego County, Imperial County, Coachella Valley, Ventura County Schedule Sept. 14 (San Diego County): Farmers market; Bamboo…