…levy fines.” In 2013, the actions of the Santa Cruz County Agricultural Commissioner gave DPR a tip, which resulted in the state fining a grower $15,000 for using an illegal…
United States and Brazil Reach Agreement to End WTO Cotton Dispute
…to the operation of the GSM-102 program and changes to cotton domestic support programs. The Framework expired on February 7, 2014, when the 2014 Farm Bill was enacted. The Farm…
Experts Urge Farmers to Use New Tool
When farmers choose one of the 2014 Farm Bill’s safety-net programs this winter, a new web tool can help them evaluate which program is best for them. Experts Urge Farmers…
Fuel Up with California Dairy
For the 2014-2015 school year, the California Milk Advisory Board has activated Fuel Up to Play 60 which is a national in-school physical activity and nutrition program founded by the…
Nation’s Ag Co-ops Set Record for Annual Sales and Income
…only major farm supply to see sales drop in 2013. With grain and oilseed prices generally lower in 2014, it appears unlikely that co-ops will set a fourth consecutive sales…
2014 Grant Awards to Support Farmers Markets, Local Food and Organic Production
Alonzo The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) Administrator Anne Alonzo discusses the AMS Fiscal Year 2014 grants for farmers markets and other local food promotion efforts….
USDA Awards Over $52 Million in Grants to Grow Organic and Local Food Economies
…were authorized through the Agricultural Act of 2014 (the 2014 Farm Bill), including the Agricultural Marketing Service’s (AMS) Farmers Market Promotion Program and Local Foods Promotion Program, and the National…
USDA Unveils Key New Programs to Help Farmers Manage Risk
…is right for their business. “The 2014 Farm Bill represented some of the largest farm policy reforms in decades. One of the Farm Bill’s most significant reforms is finally taking…
USDA Announces up to $31 Million to Empower People to Make Healthy Eating Choices
…combines funds for fiscal years 2014 and 2015. There will not be a solicitation in fiscal year 2015. Applications are due Dec. 15, 2014. NIFA will host a webinar for…
LBAM Quarantine Boundary Update
Light Brown Apple Moth Effective September 26, 2014, the Department is adding the San Joaquin County Quarantine Boundary. A map of the proposed boundary can be found at www.cdfa.ca.gov/plant/lbam/regulation.html. The…
USDA Announces 2014-Crop Sugar Loan Rates and FY 2015 Sugar Program Provisions
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Commodity Credit Corporation today announced loan rates for 2014-crop sugar as required by the 2014 Farm Bill. The 2014-crop national average loan rate is…
CDFA to Initiate Second Round of Funding for the State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program (SWEEP)
(From CDFA) The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) will begin accepting applications on September 29, 2014 for a second round of funding for the State Water Efficiency and…
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Unveils Key New Risk Management Programs
…new safety-net program that is right for their business. “The 2014 Farm Bill represented some of the largest farm policy reforms in decades. One of the Farm Bill’s most significant…
Almond Board: Silent Auction Donations Being Accepted
The Almond Board is now accepting donations for its 2014 Silent Auction at its yearly conference. It helps fund California FFA scholarships. Almond Board Intern Rebecca Bailey says last year…