…markets for U.S. agricultural products and commodities. The program, which focuses on consumer promotion, including brand promotion for small companies and cooperatives, is used extensively by organizations promoting fruits, vegetables,…
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
WASHINGTON, April 11, 2014 – Today, USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the availability of more than $19 million in grants to help train, educate and enhance the sustainability of the…
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
…beverage companies to showcase their new products to both the buying community and directly to consumers,” said Amy Fuentes, Local Business Initiatives Manager, City of Fresno. As a result, participating…
Almond Board: Grower Field Day Tuesday April 15
…Jenny Nicolau explains. Grower Field Day Tuesday April 15 To learn more about specific times, locations and speakers and to RSVP, please contact Jenny Nicolau at jnicolau@almondboard.com or (209) 343-3245….
USDA Announces Release Date for the Final 2012 Census of Agriculture Report
…comprehensive and impartial agriculture data down to the county level, the Census can help your operation, industry, and community,” said Picanso. “At USDA we already see preliminary Census data help…
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….
CDFA Identifies ACP Quarantine Area in SLO County
…or curry leaves, or potted trees from the quarantine area. In addition to San Luis Obispo County, ACP quarantines are now in place in Imperial, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San…
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……
Invasive Pest in the Spotlight
…and harmful weeds pose to America’s crops and forests along with how the public can prevent their spread. Greg Rosenthal, Public Affairs Specialist, USDA, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service,…
USDA Provides Farm Bill Funding for Pest and Disease Management Programs
…safeguard our farms and natural resources from invasive threats.” USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) sought project suggestions from states and U.S. territories, universities, federal agencies, nongovernmental organizations,…
Ag Secretary Vilsack Announces Progress on 2014 Farm Bill Implementation
…formally established within the National Agricultural Research, Extension, Education, and Economics Advisory Board, under the Specialty Crop Committee, and solicitation letters for nominations were issued March 17, 2014. Foundation for…