…defined Ecosystem Services in agriculture as “the multiple benefits we gain from farming and ranching including crop and livestock production. In addition to valuable open space and wildlife habitat, the…
CVCB Celebrates San Joaquin Valley Agribusiness With The Valley Grown For You Campaign
…the San Joaquin Valley consistently leading the nation in agricultural production, it serves as a hotbed for agribusiness, manufacturing innovation and economic impact. The Valley makes up 72 percent of…
2014 Almond Crop Shows Increases
…by ABC, is administered by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service – California Field Office (NASS/CFO). “This year’s objective forecast during a third-consecutive drought year…
Drinking Recycled Water in 5 Years
One of the world’s leaders in recycled water for agriculture use is located on the central coast and has a clear view of what the future holds. Taylor Hillman has…
United States – Korea Streamline Organic Trade
…and this arrangement increases demand for American organic products,” said Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture. “This is another chapter in the success story of organic agriculture, which provides more economic…
Apply for State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program
…of applications through the State Water Board’s electronic application program, the Financial Assistance Application Submittal Tool (FAAST). The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Services (NRCS) and…
Vacancy on Cattle Health Task Force
The California Department of Food and Agriculture Division of Animal Health and Food Safety Services is announcing a vacancy on the Cattle Health Advisory Task Force (CHATF). Food and Agricultural…
Semper Fresh Farms Seeks to Help Vets into Ag
…Hill reports. Semper Fresh Farms Semper Fresh Farms is a new program in Monterey County that aims to help veterans get into agriculture. It’s the creation of Bryan Showalter and…
Haitian Delegation Tours California Agriculture
…economic leaders are learning about California agriculture and working on ways to help rebuild their country. They visited Salinas, where they toured the Salinas High School farm and learned about…
USDA Continues Farm Bill Implementation with Provisions to Help Farmers Manage Risk
…We need to not only encourage new farmers to get into agriculture, we must ensure they’re not wiped out in their riskiest initial seasons so they can remain in agriculture…
USDA Makes $5 Million in Farm Bill Support for National Clean Plant Network Available
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today the allocation of $5 million to support 19 projects under the National Clean Plant Network (NCPN) funded under the Agriculture…
USDA Video: This Week @ USDA June 27
A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. – 4th of July, World Cup and Summer Party Food Safety Tips – USDA…
Fundraiser for Veterans-to-Farmers Program
A Monterey County program that aims to help veterans into agriculture careers is having a fundraiser this weekend. Sabrina Hill has more. Semper Fresh Farms Fundraiser Brian Showalter and John…
USDA and USTR Name New Members to Agricultural Trade Advisory Committees
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman today announced the appointment of 19 additional members to six agricultural trade advisory committees. “The agricultural trade advisory committees provide…