…visiting www.ca.nrcs.usda.gov/programs. Since its inception in 1935, NRCS has worked in partnership with private landowners and a variety of local, state and federal conservation partners to deliver conservation based on…
USDA Video: This Week @ USDA May 9
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.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/n… http://www.nifa.usda.gov/…
USDA Supplemental Revenue Assistance Payments Program Sign-Up Begins
…program. The program, established by the 2008 Farm Bill, provides for one final period of eligibility for producers suffering crop losses caused by natural disasters occurring through Sept. 30, 2011,…
Ag Sec. Vilsack Announces Continued Progress on 2014 Farm Bill Implementation
…weeks and months. To stay up-to-date on USDA’s Farm Bill implementation progress, visit www.usda.gov/farmbill. TITLE I – Commodity Programs Agricultural Risk Coverage Program and Price Loss Coverage Program: On April…
Vilsack on How Important Ag Labor is in California
…projects that the elimination of immigrant labor in California could cause between $1.73-3.12 billion in short-term agricultural production losses. US Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack talks about how important ag labor…
NASS on Data Collection in California
Here’s a behind the scenes look for you into how our ag statistics work. USDA NASS Branch Chief Lance Honig discusses the use of information from California agriculture commissioners. Sabrina…
White House Report on Immigration Reform
…United Farm Workers Arturo Rodriguez says state lawmakers need to all be on the same page. Arturo Rodriguez on immigration reform For more information and other comments, please CLICK HERE….
Vilsack and CA Ag Leaders on the Importance of Commonsense Immigration Reform for California’s Economy
…Rodriguez and President of Nisei Farmers League Manuel Cunha. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack comments United Farm Workers Arturo Rodriguez comments President of Nisei Farmers League Manuel Cunha comments There are…
USDA Video: This Week @ USDA May 2
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.nass.usda.gov/ http://www.ars.usda.gov/main/main.htm http://www.ers.usda.gov/…
9 California Counties Make Top 10 List for Ag Sales in the U.S.
…renewable energy producing systems in agriculture. Solar is the most common renewable energy producing system on farms and ranches in The Golden State. The average age of the California farmer…
Statement from Ag Sec. Vilsack on Updated 2012 Census of Agriculture Data
…a whole. 70% of all farms in the U.S. had internet access in 2012, up from 56.5% in 2007, but there is more work to be done to expand internet…
Subcommittee Examines Economic Factors, Regulatory Burdens Plaguing the Livestock Industry
WASHINGTON – Rep. Rick Crawford, Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee’s Subcommittee on Livestock, Rural Development, and Credit, today held a public hearing to review the state of the livestock…
USDA Announces Additional Support for Small and Midsized Farmers and Ranchers
…dedicated to ensuring their success,” said Secretary Tom Vilsack. “The programs and opportunities announced today are part of our ongoing commitment to ensure that smaller farmers and ranchers get access…
Meeting to Focus on Future of CA Ag
…forums that bring together local, state and federal government officials, agricultural representative and citizens to discuss current issues of concern to California agriculture. Follow the board on Twitter at: www.twitter.com/Cafood_agboard…