…two weeks, the current application process will close for GEELA. Applications will be accepted through July 11, 2014. We hope farmers and ranchers will consider applying. Click here to apply….
CVCB Celebrates San Joaquin Valley Agribusiness With The Valley Grown For You Campaign
…Valley agribusiness and encourage individuals to buy local fresh and produced food products. The campaign is taking place now through July 31, 2014 and showcases food products produced in the…
2014 Almond Crop Shows Increases
The just-released California objective forecast for the 2014-2015 crop year shows some increases for the crop. The California Almond objective forecast for the 2014–2015 crop year was announced at the…
United States – Korea Streamline Organic Trade
…to Korea’s growing market for organic products. The arrangement between the two nations will take effect on July 1, 2014. “Korea is a growing, lucrative market for U.S. organic products,…
Apply for State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program
CDFA continues to accept applications for the State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program, or SWEEP. The deadline to apply is July 15, 2014. The program is designed to provide financial…
Vacancy on Cattle Health Task Force
…cattle health programs. The vacancy is for one member representing the cattle research/extension sector. Individuals interested in this CHATF appointment should send a brief resume by July 18, 2014 addressed…
USDA Continues Farm Bill Implementation with Provisions to Help Farmers Manage Risk
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced continued progress in implementing provisions of the 2014 Farm Bill that provide new risk management options for farmers and ranchers. These improvements to crop…
USDA Makes $5 Million in Farm Bill Support for National Clean Plant Network Available
…Act of 2014 (the 2014 Farm Bill). NCPN-funded facilities provide high-quality propagative plant material that is free of plant pathogens and pests that can otherwise cause economic losses to the…
AgNeTVideo: Semper Fresh Fundraiser
Semper Fresh Farms helps train veterans in many aspects of farming. The founders are having a fundraiser Saturday, June 28th, 2014 to raise money for the program….
USDA and USTR Name New Members to Agricultural Trade Advisory Committees
…economic growth has been due to exports. In 2013, American exports were a record $2.28 trillion. Agricultural exports alone reached a record $140.9 billion and supported nearly one million jobs…
California Sweet Cherry Production Down 63 Percent
…California’s 2014 sweet cherry production is forecast at 30,000 tons, down 63 percent from the 2013 crop and the smallest crop since 1998. The forecast is based on 33 thousand…
Pacific Region Field Crop Review
…above 2012. Nationally, the production of sweet potatoes in 2013 totaled 24.8 million cwt, unchanged from the Crop Production 2013 Summary released in January 2014 but down 6 percent from…
USDA Announces New Support for Beginning Farmers and Ranchers
…and ranchers include: Waiving service fees for new and beginning farmers or ranchers to enroll in the Non-Insured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) for the 2014 crop year. NAP provides…
USDA Video: This Week @ USDA June 20
A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Western snow pack less than needed Saving bees and other pollinators Expanding trade for…