USDA’s Agricultural Research Service is doing innovative research to help farmers get more production from livestock for less cost.For more information:www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahomehttp://www.ars.usda.gov/main/site_mai……
More Farmers See Big Savings with Propane
The propane farm incentive program had record high enrollment in 2013 showing significant fuel reduction savings. Over 300 participants enrolled and Propane Education and Research Council Director of Business Development…
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Announces Additional USDA Actions to Combat Spread of Diseases Among U.S. Pork Producers
…USDA’s Farm Loan Programs is working with producers to provide credit options, including restructuring loans, similar to how the Farm Service Agency successfully worked with livestock producers affected by the…
USDA Loans for Veterans
…Executive Director of the USDA Farm Service Agency, Val Dolcini, in the first installment in our series on farming careers for military veterans. Agricultural Options for Veterans To learn more…
USDA Announces Specialty Crop Block Grant Program-Historic Farm Bill Support Available through State Departments of Agriculture
…fresh food systems, Expanding access to specialty crops in underserved communities, Developing school and community gardens and farm-to-school programs, Enhancing the competitiveness of specialty crop farmers, including Native American and…
USDA Helps Open and Expand Export Markets for U.S. Agriculture through 2014 Farm Bill Programs
…through the 2014 Farm Bill. USDA will begin accepting applications for 2015 export development program funding on April 17, 2014. “Now that Congress has passed the Farm Bill, USDA is…
Changes Coming to All Truck Models
…significantly reduce emissions from the trucking industry. These guidelines will change how auto makers make all of their trucks, including light duty models popular on the farm. Truck Changes Coming…
Antique Farm Equipment Show April 25-27
The International Agri-Center will host the 22nd Annual California Antique Farm Equipment Show, April 25-27, 2014 in Tulare, California. The event will showcase the agriculture industry’s heritage with a focus…
Join the University of California in a One-Day Science Project on May 8th
…resources from the nation’s public, land-grant universities to its farmers, youth and communities. “UC Cooperative Extension is all about science and service,” said Barbara Allen-Diaz, UC vice president for the…
Sign-Up Begins Today for USDA Disaster Assistance Programs Restored by Farm Bill
More than 2,000 Farm Service Agency Offices Across the Country Stand Ready to Assist WASHINGTON, April 15, 2014 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that starting today, eligible farmers and…
Livestock Producers Sign-up for USDA Assistance Programs Starts Tomorrow
Val Dolcini Livestock producers can sign up for USDA Assistance programs starting tomorrow. California State Director of USDA Farm Service Directory Val Dolcini says they are expecting a lot of…
USDA Announces Funding to Train and Educate Next Generation of Farmers and Ranchers
…farmers and ranchers established.” said Secretary Vilsack. “Reauthorizing and expanding the Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program is one of the many resources the 2014 Farm Bill gave us to…
USDA Video: Training the Next Generation of Farmers and Ranchers
USDA has announced funding under the new Farm Bill to train and educate the next generation of farmers and ranchers. For more information: http://www.nifa.usda.gov/newsroom/new……
USDA Report Changed Figures for Wheat, Rice and Corn
Most of the April Crop Report changes are for world production. Susan Carter reports with USDA Chief Economist Joe Glauber. Glauber also outlines some changes in USDA’s forecasts for livestock….