The National Association of Farm Broadcasters is in California this week, learning more about our agriculture here. California network members of the NAFB, AgNet West, organized an agribusiness lunch and…
Almond Board: Addressing FSMA
…Addressing FSMA California Almond Board Director of Quality Assurance and Industry Services, Tim Birmingham, says the FDA has been willing to hear comments and adapt to keep the impact on…
CDFA benefits from new training initiative that helps State improve efficiency, cut red tape
…opportunities to increase efficiency and, ultimately, improve our service to the people of California. It’s a key provision in CDFA’s Strategic Plan, recognizing that we have business relationships with many…
Agri View: Farm Subsidies
Everett Griner talks about the value of the farm subsidy in today’s Agri View. Farm Subsidies…
Weird Al video demonstrates creativity, versatility of CDFA IT programming staff
…by CDFA’s Division of Measurement Standards, which is responsible for regulating all weights and measures in California. The video reflects CDFA’s philosophy that employees be encouraged to express creativity and…
Global Food Safety Agreement Signed by China and UC Davis
…Forestry University in Shaanxi province, and the University of California, Davis, today signed a memorandum of agreement that lays the groundwork for establishing the Sino-U.S. Joint Research Center for Food…
USDA Selects 36 Energy Facilities to Accept Biomass Deliveries
…Washington Boise White Paper Visit www.fsa.usda.gov/bcap or a local FSA county office to learn more about BCAP. BCAP was reauthorized by the 2014 Farm Bill. The Farm Bill builds on…
Agri View: Farm Bill
Everett Griner talks about the challenges behind a proposed Farm Bill in today’s Agri View. Farm Bill…
Citrus Meeting Tomorrow in Tulare County
…Tulare County The plan calls for area-wide treatments starting with Tulare County. Bob Blakely with California Citrus Mutual explains more. Meetings are planned for this week to give growers more…
Disaster Assistance for 2012 Frost or Freeze Fruit Crop Losses Announced
…2012 crop year. The program, authorized by the 2014 Farm Bill, provides supplemental NAP payment to eligible producers. Farmers who did not have access to crop insurance and are in…
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Proclaims August 3-9 National Farmers Market Week
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has declared August 3 through 9, 2014, “National Farmers Market Week”. Throughout the week, USDA will celebrate our nation’s thousands of farmers markets, farmers who make…
More Help for Drought Stricken Communities
Crawford The drought in California continues and USDA is pledging more money to help communities whose drinking water is threatened. Gary Crawford reports with Richard Howitt. More Help for Drought…
Help for Rural Californians Suffering Through Drought
…other rural California communities that have experienced a significant decline in the quantity or quality of drinking water due to an emergency. The nearby city of Farmersville, California is receiving…
USDA Provides Aid to 73,000 Rural Californians Impacted by Drought
…$310 million to help 345,000 rural Californians receive improved water or wastewater services. As California suffers through this drought, the Administration has taken action to help those struggling to cope…