…exports,” said Vilsack. “These programs are an important investment in rural America. Every dollar we invest in trade promotion provides $35 in economic benefits.” Through the Market Access Program (MAP),…
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…
USDA Announces Funding to Train and Educate Next Generation of Farmers and Ranchers
…for research, education and extension programs, NIFA focuses on investing in science and solving critical issues impacting people’s daily lives and the nation’s future. More information is available at: www.nifa.usda.gov….
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 Video: This Week @ USDA April 11
A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. For more information: http://www.ars.usda.gov/main/main.htm http://www.ars.usda.gov/main/site_mai… http://www.ars.usda.gov/research/proj……
Innovation Awards Return to Regional Food Show
…line was inspired by consumer demand for cleaner ways of eating. Our product line is all-natural dried fruit, so there are absolutely no additives. This not only makes it extremely…
Almond Board: Grower Field Day Tuesday April 15
Today the Almond Board has a special invitation for growers. Senior Specialist for Industry Relations Jenny Nicolau explains. Grower Field Day Tuesday April 15 To learn more about specific times,…
USDA Announces Release Date for the Final 2012 Census of Agriculture Report
…and have created an online system called Your Census. Your Story. at www.agcensus.usda.gov for people to share this information. If you use Census data in your organization or business, we…
USDA Citrus Crop Forecast-No Changes From Last Month for California
…Results and Fruit Size Chart. The next monthly USDA Citrus Crop Forecast will be Friday, May 9, 2014 at about 9:00 a.m. and can be heard live here on agnetwest.com….
Bee-Friendly Practices Equal Successful Pollination
The 2014 pollination season went well according to Project Apis m. Director Christi Heintz. She says that growers can use bee-friendly techniques to ensure that the 2015 season is just…
CDFA Identifies ACP Quarantine Area in SLO County
…for both the insect and the disease. There is no cure once a tree becomes infected. The diseased tree will decline in health until it dies. HLB has been detected…
California Dairies Already Water Efficient
…down the state are finding ways to cut water use to deal with the drought, dairies don’t have that option. Dairy Water Use Go to the CDQAP Website for help….
USDA Starts Projects to Fight HLB
Asian Citrus Psyllid The USDA is starting three new projects to fight HLB disease, also called citrus greening, which is spread by the citrus psyllid. Among them is the use…
USDA Video: This Week @ USDA April 4
A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. For more information: http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/u… http://www.aphis.usda.gov/wps/portal/… http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/u… http://www.fsa.usda.gov/FSA/webapp?ar… http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/u……