…the current drought conditions as well as the impacts to the Central Valley Ag industry and rural communities. Rep. Jim Costa, D-Fresno, will speak on the issue along with Dave…
What’s on Your Pork Bucket List?
…manager Amy Busch says great ideas are being submitted. Just for sharing your #porkbucketlist, a few lucky individuals will have those dreams realized. Again, more details are available at porkbucketlist.com….
USDA Video: Farmers Markets More Popular Than Ever
USDA is making it easier for farmers to sell directly to consumers. For more information: http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/u… http://www.usdalocalfooddirectories.com/ Find a local Farmers Market near you….
FSA Administrator Juan Garcia Set to Retire
FSA Administrator Juan M. Garcia (From FSA blog) FSA Administrator Juan Garcia is retiring after 38 years of service with the U.S. Department of Agriculture. “I complete this book that…
USDA Video: USDA Week In Review August 15
A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. For more information www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahomewww.flickr.com/usdagovwww.fs.fed.us/www.ams.usda.gov/AMSv1.0/…
Winegrapes: New Acreage Helps Offset Drought Impacts
…larger wineries that have decided to bottle as needed, which means the tanks are full. We know the 2012 crop and the 2013 crop were big, and what that has…
SLO Deals with Additional ACP Finds
…in Los Angeles County in 2012. However, the disease has devastated citrus industries in other areas, such as Florida and Brazil. Huanglongbing and the Asian citrus psyllid are key topics…
2012 Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) Coverage for Frost, Freeze, or Weather Related Fruit Losses
…previously purchased 2012 NAP coverage to be eligible for this additional assistance. Losses must have occurred in a county that received a Secretarial disaster designation for the 2012 crop year…
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Provides Six-Month Update on Farm Bill Implementation Progress
…date: TITLE I – Commodity Programs Agricultural Risk Coverage Program and Price Loss Coverage Program: On April 29, USDA began a competitive process to award funding for Farm Bill decision…
California Farm Production Expenditures Up 8.6 Percent
…California farm averaged $470,218 in 2013, compared with $433,119 in 2012. On average, California producers spent the most on Labor at $113,607 per farm, Farm Services at $80,488 and Feed…
USDA Week in Review for August 1
A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/u… http://www.fs.fed.us/ http://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/portal/f… http://www.dm.usda.gov/ https://www.flickr.com/photos/usdagov…
New Data Reflects the Continued Demand for Farmers Markets
…potential customers, business partners, and community planners easy, one-stop access to the most current information about different sources of local foods. 2014 Directory Highlights According to USDA’s 2014 National Farmers…
Almond Board: BMP Guide for Bee Health
…very soon. The guide will also be available online at almondboard.com. Don’t forget to register for the 2014 Almond Conference. You can find more information on the Almond Conference website….
USDA Announces Grants to Help Veterans and Minority Farmers Get Started in Agriculture
…the program and expanded targeted communities to include military veterans. Applications for 2501 Program funding will be accepted through August 25, 2014, and must be submitted through www.grants.gov. More information…