…growth in rural America, while equipping our farmers and ranchers with the tools they need to survive and thrive. Link the Budget Highlights: http://www.obpa.usda.gov/budsum/2015budgethighlights.pdf Link to the Budget Summary: http://www.obpa.usda.gov/budsum/FY15budsum.pdf…
Nut Growers Watch for Fungus
Franz Niederholzer Ph.D. The rain we have had over the past several days is of course great for the state’s agriculture. It does mean some nut growers need to watch…
Future of FFA Uncertain
…Gray (D-Merced) serves the 21st Assembly District, which is in the northern San Joaquin Valley. Not only does he represent a large dairy area, but he grew up around the…
Floods and Mudslides Could be in Store for Southern California
Too much rain all at once could cause problems for parts of Southern California. Gary Crawford reports. Floods and Mudslides Could be in Store for Southern California…
CA Lawmakers Announce Drought Field Hearing
…its passage, I look forward to coming together to find areas of common ground and commonsense to finally achieve a solution that our state is so desperately in need of.”Rep….
The Total Cost and Value of Food Loss
How much food is lost or wasted, and how much does that translate in dollar value? That’s the focus of a recent USDA study. Rod Bain reports. The Total and…
This Week @ USDA February 28
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.gipsa.usda.gov/fgis/inspwe… http://blogs.usda.gov/2014/02/25/newf……
Enhanced School Wellness Environments Make the Smart Choice the Easy Choice for a Healthier Next Generation
…need and the knowledge to make healthy choices. The proposed school wellness policy guidelines and the expansion of community eligibility announced by First Lady Michelle Obama and Agriculture Secretary Tom…
California Firm Recalls Canadian Liver Pâté Products
…no longer available to consumers. When available, the retail distribution list(s) will be posted on the FSIS website at: at www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls. FSIS and the company have received no reports of…
USDA Active in Global Intelligence Gathering
Gary Crawford There may not be dangerous missions involved, but the USDA does do serious intelligence gathering. Here is Gary Crawford. USDA Active in Global Intelligence Gathering…
Hundreds of Ag and Business Groups Call for Immigration Reform
…for our economy and country by modernizing our immigration system.” Further, “Done properly, reform will deter illegal immigration, protect and complement our U.S. workforce, better respond to changing economic and…
Drought Leads to Early Removal of Almonds
…you are going to see a lot more trees come out next year, because a lot of them aren’t going to make it all of the way through.” Farmer Don…
Senator Galgiani Introduces Water Bond Legislation
…the process immediately in order to provide a dependable water supply for the future and prepare for periods of prolonged drought. The combination of California’s lack of preparedness for this…
The White House and USDA Announce School Wellness Standards
…parents are working hard to teach their kids healthy habits at home, their work shouldn’t be undone by unhealthy messages at school.” This action comes after the White House Summit…