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Funding Available for Foundational Agricultural Research
…Research Initiative (AFRI) Foundational Program, authorized by the 2014 Farm Bill and administered by USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). “Investing in agricultural research ensures that our farmers…
Agriculture Committee Leaders Raise Concerns
…to Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Food, Nutrition and Consumer Services Under Secretary Kevin Concannon. In the letter, they expressed their concerns regarding the Food and Nutrition Service’s (FNS) recently…
CA Tops in Organic Farms, Sales
…organic farms varies across the country. California organic farms were 20 percent of the U.S. total, with 2,805 certified and exempt farms. California’s total gross value of sales of organically…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for May 16
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Still Testing Walnut Pruning Method
…showing early production and reduced labor cost for growers. Cooperative Extension Contra Costa Farm Advisor Janet Caprielle says the Extension is still monitoring the research though before recommending it to…
Lower Cost for Refinancing Rural Housing
USDA Rural Housing Service Administrator Tony Hernandez announced a series of changes that will make it faster and cheaper for homeowners to refinance USDA mortgages. “These changes reaffirm the Obama…
U.S. Beef Hits South Africa
…year 2015, American farmers and ranchers exported $139.7 billion of food and agricultural goods to consumers worldwide. Not only that, U.S. agricultural exports supported more than 1 million American jobs…
Veterans for Hire
…than 20 percent. HOH set forth on a mission — make meaningful connections and help secure employment for any transitioning service member, military veteran, and military spouse seeking a job….
Organic Survey – California
…conducted by USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS). The number of organic farms varies across the country. California organic farms were 20 percent of the U.S. total, with 2,805 certified…
2016 Trends in Agricultural Land & Lease Values
The California Chapter, ASFMRA (American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers), released its 2016 Trends in Agricultural Land & Lease Values publication at the group’s annual Outlook Agribusiness Conference…
CDFA Outreach to Seniors
CDFA’s outreach to senior citizens at Senior Rally Day From: CDFA Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program The Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) is a 100 percent federally funded program…
Benefits of Farmers’ Markets
…vegetables are in season. 2. Support your local farmers and economy.You can help new and smaller farmers be successful and save farmland in your area. The Economic Research Service provides…
Honey Bee Colony Health Survey Results
Survey Developed as Part of National Pollinator Action Research Plan Gives New Insight into Losses of Managed Bee Colonies The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agriculture Statistics Service (NASS) released…