…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……
CA Beef Producers on Chipotle’s Plans to Import Beef
Following Chipotle’s official statement regarding plans to import Australian grass-fed beef as part of its Food With Integrity and Responsibly Raise Beef standards – U.S. cattle producers and industry leaders…
USDA Announces Landmark Commitment to Improve Sage-Grouse Habitat
…innovative public-private 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,…
Asian Citrus Psyllid Quarantine Expands
…becomes infected. The diseased tree will decline in health until it dies. HLB has been detected just once in California – in 2012 on a single residential property in Hacienda…
Petition for Class 4a Hearing Received
…Department received a petition from California Dairies Inc. on June 17, 2014 proposing changes to the Class 4a pricing formula. The petition is posted on the hearing matrix at: http://www.cdfa.ca.gov/dairy/uploader/postings/petitions/…
CDFA Announces Available Funding for State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program
…to provide financial assistance to agricultural operations for implementation of water conservation measures that result in increased water efficiency and reduced greenhouse gas emissions. “Water conservation is essential as we…