USDA Announces Effort to Cut Energy Costs for Farmers, Ranchers, Rural Small Businesses

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…that USDA is seeking applications from rural small businesses and agricultural producers for funding to make energy efficiency improvements or to install renewable energy systems. “Developing renewable energy presents an…

9 California Counties Make Top 10 List for Ag Sales in the U.S.

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Today the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) released the final 2012 Census of Agriculture results sharing a wide-range of information about what agricultural products were raised…

Groundwater Control Worries

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Sustainable groundwater levels have become a concern for many, complicated even more by the drought year. Kern County, like many other counties, held a water forum this week to educate…

USDA Announces Additional Support for Small and Midsized Farmers and Ranchers

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…educational resources specific to America’s small and midsize producers. Today’s announcement builds on these efforts. “Small and midsized producers are a vital part of America’s agricultural future, and we are…

Meeting to Focus on Future of CA Ag

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…on agricultural issues and consumer needs. The state board conducts forums that bring together local, state and federal government officials, agricultural representative and citizens to discuss current issues of concern…

Benefits of Census Numbers

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The USDA believes some growers don’t realize the benefits of accurate census numbers. The National Agricultural Statistics Service has created an online notebook called “Your census, Your story.” so farmers…

Governor Brown Issues Executive Order to Redouble State Drought Actions

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…and WHEREAS the severe drought conditions continue to present urgent challenges: water shortages in communities across the state, greatly increased wildfire activity, diminished water for agricultural production, degraded habitat for…

Ag Secretary Vilsack Announces New Report on Scientific Breakthroughs from USDA in 2013

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…every dollar invested in agricultural research returns $20 to the economy. We have accelerated commercialization of federal research and government researchers are working closely with the private sector to develop…