…today. Mexico also recently announced it would expand American beef imports as well. A full range of U.S. beef and beef products can now be exported to Mexico, potentially increasing…
ARC and PLC Program Fruit, Vegetable and Wild Rice Provisions
…authorized by the Agricultural Act of 2014. “Similar to previous programs that we’ve administered, planting fruits, vegetables or wild rice on base acres on a farm can result in a…
Pacific Region Field Crop Review
…the 141,000 acres harvested the previous year. The average yield was 1,737 pounds per acre, 8 pounds above 2012. American-Pima producers planted 187,000 acres, down 17 percent from last year….
Do You Check the Sugar Label?
…made the right decision and that Mexico’s actions have harmed hardworking sugar producers and taxpayers. U.S. sugar growers say Mexico’s actions will cost the industry 1 billion dollars this year….
A Reminder for All California Farmers and Ranchers
…Executive Director Val Dolcini. “Producers in these eligible counties can contact their nearest FSA office for details and to determine if they qualify.” The interest rate on emergency loans currently…
California Women for Agriculture Take on Sacramento
…is a non-profit organization boasting 2,000 plus members across the state. CWA is the most active, all volunteer agricultural organization in the state and members are actively engaged in public…
USDA Announces First HLB Funding Allocations, Appointments to Citrus Disease Subcommittee
…citrus greening. This action is the first designation of funds by the Huanglongbing Multi-agency Coordination Group (HLB MAC Group) since it was established by Vilsack in December. “Citrus greening poses…
USDA Supplemental Revenue Assistance Payments Program Sign-Up Begins
…final planting date on Oct. 1, 2011 or later) cannot meet the above eligibility criteria and will not be eligible for the 2012 SURE program. A policy or plan of…
Ag Sec. Vilsack Announces Continued Progress on 2014 Farm Bill Implementation
…and diseases. Applications are being accepted through May 23, 2014. National Clean Plant Network: On March 24, 2014, The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service announced a Request for Applications…
USDA Announces Effort to Cut Energy Costs for Farmers, Ranchers, Rural Small Businesses
…was reauthorized by the recently passed 2014 Farm Bill. For fiscal year (FY) 2014, USDA plans to award up to $12.3 million in grants and $57.8 million in loan guarantees….
Subcommittee Examines Economic Factors, Regulatory Burdens Plaguing the Livestock Industry
…tired hands from working the fields may soon be standing in line at food banks to feed their families. As harmful as this drought is to California livestock, the fact…
Governor Brown Issues Executive Order to Redouble State Drought Actions
…of any contract entered into pursuant to these directives. 19. For several actions called for in this proclamation, environmental review required by the California Environmental Quality Act is suspended to…
Drought Brings New Attention to Groundwater
…establishing local management entities and clarifying the state’s role in groundwater management. Workshop organizers said the discussions were presented in the context of the governor’s 2014 California Water Action Plan,…
Bayer CropScience Celebrating Bee Care Center Grand Opening
Jim Blome Bayer CropScience is celebrating the grand opening of its North American Bee Care Center this month. The center is located at the company’s North American headquarters in Triangle…