…2501 Program. Since 2010, more than $74 million has been invested through the 2501 Program to leverage the work of 304 local partners. The 2014 Farm Bill reauthorized the program…
CDFA Funds $9.38 Million to Assist Farmers in Drought
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has selected 100 projects totaling $9.38 million from the State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program (SWEEP) to implement on-farm water irrigation systems…
Reducing Food Waste-Part 1
In the first part of her series on food waste Cathy Isom has the Agriculture Secretary’s challenge to America. Food Waste-1…
Infographics Show Impact of #WomeninAg
…sure the next generation of women are educated, encouraged and empowered to take on the challenges of meeting the world’s growing food, fuel and fiber needs. To celebrate and honor…
USDA Funds New Pilot Project
…and corn growers greater access to greenhouse gas markets like those under California’s cap-and-trade program. The $960,000 project is part of a $20.5 million allocation from the USDA Conservation Innovation…
Fresno County Detects A Single Male Peach Fruit Fly
…residence in East Fresno. The identity was confirmed by the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) lab in Sacramento this morning. Peach Fruit Fly is native to South and…
USDA Video: USDA Week In Review September 25
…in the Big Apple, reducing food waste, protecting the sage grouse, safe and healthy food cooking, and National Hispanic Heritage Month. For more information go to: www.usda.gov www.aphis.usda.gov www.dm.usda.gov www.flickr.com/photos/usdagov…
Agri View: Food Images
Everett Griner talks about fast-food sandwiches in today’s Agri View. Food Images…
Groups Mobilize Aid in the Wake of Big Wildfires
…wildfire disasters—the Emergency Watershed Protection Program, in particular, as well the Environmental Quality Incentives Program. USDA officials said arrangements have been made with a ranch on the perimeter of the…
Commentary: How to Comply with State Sales and Use Tax Rules
John Gamper State law provides partial relief from sales and use taxes for farm equipment, machinery, diesel fuel used in farming and food processing, off-road timber harvesting equipment and machinery,…
Farmers Report Shortage of Help to Harvest Crops
…immigration reform that would include an agricultural guestworker program that would be “much more flexible and responsive to market demands” than the existing H-2A program. “Reform should also permit current…
Workshop on Antibiotic Use Webcast Planned for Monday
A live webcast will be available of a Farm Foundation workshop, Monday, on stewardship of antibiotic use in food-producing animals. The Denver Colorado based workshop, one of 12 Farm Foundation…
American Pistachio Industry 2016 Annual Conference
…exhibit and program space in one centralized area. Friday night’s optional closing event will be held onsite with a theme reminiscent of the 1970s when industry growth began. Conference registration…
Citrus Industry This Week: Federal Promotion Program; Acreage Decline
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week includes news from the Florida Citrus Commission, a grower’s view on declining acreage and training opportunities for farm labor supervisors. Want to learn…