…the story. TPP Trade Talks with Japan Grassley sides with the National Pork Producers Council, National Association of Wheat Growers, USA Rice Federation and others in calling on the Obama…
More Water Users Receive Notices of Curtailment
…Pit, McCloud, Feather, Yuba and American rivers, as well as the Sacramento River Delta. From the perspective of water rights holders in the Sacramento Valley, David Guy, executive director of…
USDA Announces Programs to Conserve Sensitive Land and Help Beginning Farmers
…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….
Key Agriculture Componet Added to Governor’s Environmental and Economic Leadership Awards
…and management of working lands. GEELA honors individuals, organizations and businesses that have demonstrated exceptional leadership and achievements in conservation, environmental protection, public-private partnerships, and strengthening the state’s economy. Applications…
2014 FSA County Committee Elections
…llamar a Marianne Morton, Directora de Condado, al (530) 662-3986, marianne.morton@ca.usda.gov, o si tiene preguntas sobre prestamos agricolas, llame a Ehab El Liessy, Gerente De Prestamos, al (530) 671-0850 ehab.elliessy@ca.usda.gov….
USDA Selects 2014 Class of E. Kika De La Garza Fellows
…California State University, Fresno, Fresno, CA; Lynn Marie Wright, Pasadena City College, Pasadena, CA; Karri Hammerstrom, Reedley College, Reedley, CA; Sandra Camarena, Sacramento City College, Sacramento, CA; Jorge C. Gibert,…
USDA Video: This Week @ USDA May 30
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.cnpp.usda.gov/ http://blogs.usda.gov/2014/05/27/100-……
Merced County Young Farmers and Ranchers Fundraiser
…Merced County Young Farmers and Ranchers The barbeque is Friday, June 13, 2014 starting at 5:30 P.M. at the Merced County Farm Bureau office. There is no charge to attend,…
USDA Rolls Out Strong New Partnered Conservation Program
…concerns for which applications will be accepted. These are soil health, water quality, air quality, water quantity, habitat degradation for at-risk species, inefficient energy use, forest health, and rangeland health…
USDA Awarding $6 Million to Prepare Farmers for New Farm Bill Programs
…University, Montana State University, Watts & Associates, Delaware State University, University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, North Carolina A&T University, University of Wisconsin, Cornell University, Pennsylvania State University, Ohio State…
Agriculture Groups Urge TPP Deal Without Japan
…elimination of Japan’s gate price system and all tariffs. The TPP is a regional negotiation that includes the United States, Australia, Brunei Darussalam, Canada, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand,…
USDA Unveils New Addition to My Plate Website
…of www.choosemyplate.gov will learn ways to plan, purchase and prepare healthy meals. The new section includes USDA Unveils New Addition to My Plate Website tips and strategies to save money,…
USDA, Partners Usher In a New Era In Conservation
…Farm Bill, which authorized USDA to create the new conservation program. “This is an entirely new approach to conservation,” said Vilsack. “We’re giving private companies, local communities, and other non-government…
Agribusiness Export Training Seminars
…locations: Monday, June 9 – Ceres (Ceres Community Center, 2701 4th Street, Ceres, CA) Tuesday, June 10 – Dinuba (199 N. L Street, Dinuba, CA) Wednesday, June 11 – Wasco…