Beginning in January, representatives of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will visit dairy farms across the nation, as the agency begins collecting data for…
New Test Quickly Detects Red Imported Fire Ants
By Sandra Avant, USDA Agriculture Research Service A new test kit, developed by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists, could limit the spread of red imported fire ants. Since the…
CA Produce Shows Low or No Pesticide Residue
…California Department of Food and Agriculture. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) sets levels for the amount of pesticide residue that can be present on fruits and vegetables that…
Cost Share Opportunities for Organic Producers/Handlers
…agriculture, through USDA’s Bridges to Opportunity service at the local FSA office. Historically, many state departments of agriculture have obtained grants to disburse reimbursements to those producers and handlers qualifying…
CDFA / USDA to Host Joint Summit on Healthy Soils
…will hear from a number of these groups. An open microphone discussion will finalize the day’s events. A link to the agenda for soil summit may be found at: https://www.cdfa.ca.gov/oefi/healthysoils/docs/Joint_USDA_CDFA_SoilHealthSummitAgenda.pdf…
USDA Invests in Innovative Conservation Partnerships
Addition of 88 projects brings federal, partner investment to over $2 billion since 2014 Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that 88 high-impact projects across the country will receive $225 million…
Almond Orchard of the Future Fuels Industry Growth
…challenging times, and Waycott said focusing on the almond orchard of the future is spurring innovation and fueling that gain. “I like to use the term the gentleman from the…
Public Comment Period on GIPSA is Open
…also give the U.S. Department of Ag more power to punish companies that have a track record of abuse. Politico’s Morning Agriculture Report says the changes are designed to improve…
Agri View: Agriculture Opportunities
Everett Griner talks about the vast opportunities in agriculture related careers in today’s Agri View. Agriculture Opportunities A recent study by a major Midwestern university predicts enrollment in agricultural colleges…
CCM Response to Argentinian Lemon Rule
USDA Delivers Lump of Coal to California Lemon Growers for Christmas Blatantly ignoring comments from scientists and technical advisors at the National Plant Board, California Department of Food & Agriculture…
Protecting Natural Resources Through Joint Chiefs’ Partnership
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a new investment of $32 million to improve the health and resiliency of forest ecosystems where public forests and grasslands connect to privately-owned…
Lemons from Argentina Allowed for Import
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is publishing a final rule to allow the importation of fresh lemon fruit from northwest Argentina into…
Almond Board of California Announces 2017 Election
…and accumulation, compilation and dissemination of statistical information. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), which oversees Federal Marketing Orders, would like to enhance the diversity of Almond Board and is…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for December 20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill. To listen or subscribe [display_podcast] Subscribe in a reader…