…National Drought Resilience Partnership, with the other co-chair rotating between six other agencies every two years; the Department of Commerce will serve as co-chair for the Partnership’s first two years….
Historic Agreements for U.S.-Cuba Agriculture Sectors
…agriculture in the United States and Cuba, USDA is advancing a new partnership for the 21st century between our two countries,” said Vilsack. “U.S. producers are eager to help meet…
Virtual Tour Shows Students Smart Farms
…on Tuesday, April 5, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. EST. Available at no cost, this live virtual event hosted from Deere & Company World Headquarters in Moline, Ill., will transport classrooms…
Farmers Reminded to Respond to the 2015 Certified Organic Survey
…Some farmers may also be selected for in person interviews to assist with data collection efforts. OrganicSlider_Option15“Your participation is strongly encouraged,” said NASS’ Pacific Regional Office Director, Chris Messer. “The…
Funding to Support Implementation of the FDA FSMA Produce Rule
…of the produce rule is dependent on partnerships between FDA and the states, both to deliver education and technical assistance and to provide on-going inspection, compliance, and oversight. To support…
Agri View: Growing a Coffee Crop in the U.S.
…for coffee trees and other exotic crops to flourish, thanks to the area’s temperate climate. Good Land Organics is located just 2 miles from the Pacific Ocean, at an elevation…
Three California Organizations for Climate Action Leadership
…the fifth year of the annual Climate Leadership Awards, a partnership between EPA’s Center for Corporate Climate Leadership, the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions and the Climate Registry. Awardees…
Beef and Beef Products to Peru
…and more than 20 State Departments of Agriculture on agricultural trade missions to countries around the world, including Peru. Peru is also a member of the 12-nation Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP),…
$260 Million Available for Regional Conservation Program
USDA Announces $260 Million Available for Regional Conservation Partnership Program Applications sought with a focus on environmental markets, conservation finance Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the availability of up…
Agri View: El Niño Weather
…Weaken and Could Transition to La Niña This Fall, NOAA Says El Niño is forecast to weaken through the spring with conditions in the equatorial Pacific Ocean potentially transitioning to…
Valencia Oranges Increased in Crop Forecast
…released on Wednesday, April 12, 2016 at approximately 9:00 a.m. Pacific time. You will be able to listen in on the forecast as it is given here on AgNet West….
Diversified Ag Field for College Students
…study necessary? AFA, in partnership with Millennium Research, commissioned a study to discern if the AFA Leader Development Model is appropriately preparing future leaders in agriculture. Results of the survey…
Five Lessons for California from Australia’s Drought
…the Alliance for Water Efficiency in Chicago, the Institute for Sustainable Futures in Sydney and the Pacific Institute in Oakland. Several California water utilities, including the San Francisco Public Utilities…
Livestock Review
…fed cattle during January totaled 1.59 million head, 2 percent below from last year. Other disappearance totaled 56,000 head during January, 27 percent below from previous year. Pacific Region Commercial…