…for disaster assistance programs to be pushed out in record time, providing more than $1 billion in relief to farmers and ranchers devastated by natural disasters. His signature microloan program,…
Weekly Crop Check-In
…Range and pasture quality declined as the drought continued. Sheep and cattle grazed on idle fields, dry land grain and alfalfa fields. Supplemental feeding of livestock continued with baled hay….
2012 Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) Coverage for Frost, Freeze, or Weather Related Fruit Losses
The 2014 Farm Bill authorized the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) to retroactively provide assistance at additional coverage levels under the 2012 Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance…
Cotton Transition Assistance Program Enrollment Begins Next Week
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency Administrator Juan M. Garcia today announced that farmers can enroll in the Cotton Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) from Aug. 11, 2014 through…
Mexico Trade Mission and Ag Labor Issues – Looking Forward
…from that promising development, we are working to create a pilot program than connects at least one California agricultural employer with Mexican officials to establish a set of protocols. Our…
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Provides Six-Month Update on Farm Bill Implementation Progress
…disbursed through the Livestock Indemnity Program, Livestock Forage Disaster Program, and Tree Assistance Program. The 2014 Farm Bill established new risk management programs for producers, some of which USDA is…
National Farmers’ Market Week Highlights Connections Between Consumers, Farmers
…thanks to producers with plenty of information for their customers. Additionally, many of the markets do outreach on nutrition, provide help with food access, where needed, and offer a great…
Recapping the 2014 California State Fair by the Numbers
…book reports turned in for 5,000 free rides by Butler Amusements 10,700 tree seedlings given out to guests in Forest Center 14,400 kids completed the passport program in The Farm…
USDA Announces Grants to Help Veterans and Minority Farmers Get Started in Agriculture
…farming and ranching. The funding, provided through the Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers Program, also known as the 2501 Program, will…
Labor Training Helps Energy Efficiency
Efficient irrigation is a top priority in California. Saving money through this drought year and conserving water goes hand and hand. Education Manager for the Advanced Pumping Efficiency Program at…
Subsidized Pump Test Program
…Program Green says the program is paid into by every PG&E customer and usually the entire cost of the test is covered. PG&E also offers incentives through the program to…
Dodge Ram Continues Focus on Ag With Certification Program
…with Pat Driscoll To learn more about the Certified Agricultural Dealership Program, visit the Dodge Ram website here. Meanwhile, Ram continues to serve the FFA with its Next Crop Program….
CDFA benefits from new training initiative that helps State improve efficiency, cut red tape
…70 days. We hope this is just the beginning of our association with this excellent training program in our continuing efforts to improve efficiency. My congratulations to the CDFA employees…
Global Food Safety Agreement Signed by China and UC Davis
…program. The Chinese partners will provide substantial funding for the new center, with details to be announced this fall. “This is clear evidence that the entire UC system is fully…
