A workshop is coming up in Kern County to assist farmers who are interested in sustainable agriculture. AgNet West’s Taylor Hillman has the story. Agricultural Energy Workshop PG&E is working…
USDA FSA Announces Online Hay and Grazing Acres Locator Tool
…Hay Net website: There is a one-time registration process that should be completed by all users who want to post an ad online. Users who just want to browse ads…
CVCB Celebrates San Joaquin Valley Agribusiness With The Valley Grown For You Campaign
…P-R Farms, Inc. Naturally Sun-Dried Apricot Halves http://www.bellafrutta.com/or in store at Bella Frutta in Fresno P-R Farms, Inc. ENZO Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil http://www.bellafrutta.com/or in store at Bella Frutta…
2014 Almond Crop Shows Increases
…is a testament to the state-of-the-art farming practices and techniques our growers use to minimize water use,” stated Bill Harp, almond grower and chairman of the Almond Board of California….
Drinking Recycled Water in 5 Years
…the story. Potable Recycled Water in Near Future Monterey County Regional Water Pollution Control Agency has what they believe is the biggest recycled water plant for agriculture use in the…
United States – Korea Streamline Organic Trade
…Froman, U.S. Trade Representative. “We are committed to unlocking new opportunities for Americans and through this work we are delivering for the communities that depend on agricultural products. This deal…
Semper Fresh Farms Seeks to Help Vets into Ag
…Hill reports. Semper Fresh Farms Semper Fresh Farms is a new program in Monterey County that aims to help veterans get into agriculture. It’s the creation of Bryan Showalter and…
USDA Continues Farm Bill Implementation with Provisions to Help Farmers Manage Risk
…the RMA website, www.rma.usda.gov. The interim rule is available to the public at the Federal Register at www.ofr.gov/inspection.aspx. More information is available on the RMA website at www.rma.usda.gov. Written comments…
USDA Makes $5 Million in Farm Bill Support for National Clean Plant Network Available
…conservation partnerships; developing new markets for rural-made products; and investing in infrastructure, housing and community facilities to help improve quality of life in rural America. For more information, visit www.usda.gov/farmbill….
USDA Video: This Week @ USDA June 27
…Party Food Safety Tips – USDA launches a website to help new and beginning farmers – Providing children nutritious meals during the summer For more information: http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/u… http://www.usda.gov/newfarmers http://www.fsis.usda.gov http://www.fns.usda.gov…
USDA and USTR Name New Members to Agricultural Trade Advisory Committees
…the advisory committee system in 1974 to ensure U.S. agricultural trade policy objectives reflect U.S. commercial and economic interests. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)…
Cap-and-Trade Program Topic of Meeting
…gas emissions by 2020. This will be achieved through a 15 percent reduction in overall greenhouse gas emissions. The Cap-and-Trade Program is the primary strategy in reducing greenhouse gas emission…
USDA Announces New Support for Beginning Farmers and Ranchers
…products; and investing in infrastructure, housing and community facilities to help improve quality of life in rural America. For more information, visit www.usda.gov/farmbill. The Deputy Secretary made these announcements at…
USDA Video: This Week @ USDA June 20
…activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Western snow pack less than needed Saving bees and other pollinators Expanding trade for American farmers. For more information: http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/u… http://blogs.usda.gov/2014/06/18/its… http://www.ars.usda.gov/main/main.htm http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/u……