…notice was published on April 4, 2014. Nominations are currently being reviewed. Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative: On March 17, 2014, NIFA released a Notice of Funding Availability for…
Statement from Ag Sec. Vilsack on Updated 2012 Census of Agriculture Data
…bioeconomy, organics, and local and regional food systems. USDA will continue to focus on innovative, creative policies that give farmers, ranchers and entrepreneurs the tools they need to attract a…
Organic Growth
Organic food production is still changing. Everett Griner explains. Organic Growth…
Beet Curley Top Virus Update
…organic pesticides on the beet leafhopper. Results of this trial will be included in the next report. Kern County Western Kern County remains very dry and void of substantial winter…
USDA Announces Specialty Crop Block Grant Program-Historic Farm Bill Support Available through State Departments of Agriculture
…research through standard and green initiatives, Enhancing food safety, Developing new/improved seed varieties and specialty crops, Controlling pests and diseases, Creating organic and sustainable production practices, Establishing local and regional…
USDA Helps Open and Expand Export Markets for U.S. Agriculture through 2014 Farm Bill Programs
…Wine Promotion Coalition $988,092 Organic Trade Association $746,912 Pear Bureau Northwest $2,926,873 Pet Food Institute $1,361,288 Raisin Administrative Committee $827,922 Southern United States Trade Association $5,874,329 Sunkist Growers, Inc. $2,372,577…
Innovation Awards Return to Regional Food Show
…Prima® Peach Consumer Packaging to ENZO Basil-Infused Organic EVOO and Sayula Gourmet Hot Peanut Sauce – all highlighting the rich diversity of food and beverage products coming from the region….
USDA Announces Release Date for the Final 2012 Census of Agriculture Report
…the national, state and county levels. The publication will include highly anticipated data on a range of topics, including agricultural practices, conservation, organic production, as well as traditional and specialty…
Ag Secretary Vilsack Announces Progress on 2014 Farm Bill Implementation
…Directors, field staff and stakeholders on implementing new eligibility requirements regarding the definition of rural housing. TITLE VII – Research and Related Matters Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative: On…
Growing Pains for National Organic Program
…administration says they are working to address those. For more information, please CLICK HERE. Growing Pains for National Organic Program For information about the USDA National Organic Program, please CLICK…
Medfly Infestation Triggers Quarantine in Central Los Angeles Area
…release area is approximately 25 square miles. In addition, properties within 200 meters of detections are being treated with an organic formulation of Spinosad, which originates from naturally-occurring bacteria, in…
Drought Could Affect Food Prices This Year and Next
…climate and location.” On the beef market, the California drought may have the most impact on niche products such as grassfed, organic or natural beef, said Lance Zimmerman, a market…
USDA Announces Growth of U.S. Organic Industry
…the U.S. because they recognize the strength of the National Organic Program and the value of the USDA organic label. USDA is also helping organic stakeholders access programs that support…
Organic Seed Finder
People looking to source organic seed need to look no further! www.organicseedfinder.org is a free tool made possible by seed vendors who post varieties based on annual organic seed sales….