…landscaping in partnership with local governments; Direct the creation of a temporary, statewide consumer rebate program to replace old appliances with more water and energy efficient models; Require campuses, golf…
Ag Secretary Vilsack Announces Approximately $23 Million Available for Citrus Greening Research
…of the Florida citrus crop. This funding is available through the Citrus Disease Research and Extension Program (CDRE), part of the 2014 Farm Bill. Vilsack “Citrus greening threatens citrus production…
USDA to Provide $332 Million to Protect and Restore Agricultural Working Lands, Grasslands and Wetlands
…and technical assistance through the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP). USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) will accept ACEP applications to help productive farm and ranch lands remain in agriculture…
California Prospective Plantings for 2015
…percent from last year. Hay, All – California producers intend to harvest hay from 1.23 million acres, down 11 percent from last year. Nevada hay growers plan to harvest 340…
More than $1.6 M for California as USDA Announces Grants for Childhood Obesity Prevention Programs
…Davis project will focus on the expansion of the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program in a medical clinic setting, and will bring the Healthy Kids program to Spanish-speaking populations…
Governor Brown Signs $1 Billion Emergency Drought Package
…this program. In addition to today’s funding, the state has committed more than $870 million in drought relief since last year to assist drought-affected communities and provide funding to better…
USDA Extends ARC and PLC Deadlines
…2015, to choose between Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC), the safety-net programs established by the 2014 Farm Bill. The final day to update yield history or…
Statement by Bob Stallman, President, AFBF Regarding the Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act of 2015
…as the nation’s foremost authority on food safety and create a voluntary labeling program run by the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service, the same agency that administers the USDA Organic Program….
Fuel Greatness with School Breakfast
…successfully implemented a breakfast programs — serving an average of 300 breakfasts a day — and the significant impact the program is having on the students and schools. The Fuel…
Western View: Drought Crisis Response Is Too Little
…with the drought this year. The program funds emergency assistance for workers, expands water conservation programs and builds infrastructure. As far as it goes, it’s a good and responsible reaction…
Pump Efficiency Program Extended Again
…the Advanced Pumping Efficiency Program (APEP) was once again being extended as more money has been allocated by Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E). Pump Efficiency Program Extended Again The APEP…
Grants for Healthy Meals: Part 2
In this, the second of a three part series, Cathy Isom tells us the USDA program is getting an A+ in the lunchroom. Grants for Healthy Meals: Part 2…
USDA Provides $57.9 Million to Protect Agriculture and Plants from Pests and Diseases through the 2014 Farm Bill Section 10007
…our crops, plants, and our natural resources from invasive threats.” Section 10007 of the 2014 Farm Bill supports two programs: Plant Pest and Disease Management and Disaster Prevention Programs and…
USDA NASS Continues to Survey Farmers and Landlords for TOTAL Survey
…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…