State receives more than $19 million in federal grant funds The United States Department of Agriculture has announced funding for the 2014 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP). California received…
EPA Announces $183 Million to Improve Water Quality, Infrastructure in California
…other state and local officials for the announcement at an event highlighting $51 million in federal funding that was used to install water meters within the city of Fresno. The…
Soil Health Takes Main Stage at California State Board of Food and Agriculture Meeting on Oct. 7th
…Board of Food and Agriculture advises the governor and the CDFA secretary on agricultural issues and consumer needs. The state board conducts forums that bring together local, state and federal…
Raising the Bar; How Protecting You From Pesticides Has Changed
…ensure that proper safety measures are taken. The average county agricultural commissioner is expected to be current on the constantly evolving federal and state laws and regulations to educate growers…
USDA Helps Deliver the Latest in Innovative Agricultural Methods to Small, Socially Disadvantaged Agricultural Producers
…Administration’s dedication to the economic stability of rural communities throughout the nation. By providing assistance to small and diverse producers, USDA is expanding healthy food options in small and economically…
USDA Awards Over $52 Million in Grants to Grow Organic and Local Food Economies
…Institute of Food and Agriculture’s (NIFA) Organic Research and Extension Initiative (OREI) and Community Food Projects (CFP) grant program. Also announced today are grants from AMS’s Federal-State Marketing Improvement Program…
USDA Announces up to $31 Million to Empower People to Make Healthy Eating Choices
…remaining on the program 10 months. Through federal funding and leadership for research, education and extension programs, NIFA focuses on investing in science and solving critical issues impacting people’s daily…
Obama Administration Launches Global Alliance for Climate Smart Agriculture
The Obama Administration today announced the launch of the Global Alliance for Climate Smart Agriculture, a new effort to promote greater international engagement on ways agriculture can help mitigate the…
Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on the Formation of the New Global Alliance for Climate Smart Agriculture
Vilsack The Obama Administration today announced the launch of the Global Alliance for Climate Smart Agriculture, a new effort to promote greater international engagement on ways agriculture can help mitigate…
USDA to Collect Data on Chemicals Applied to Vegetables
…be kept completely confidential, as required by federal law. The results of the Vegetable Chemical Use Survey will be released on the NASS website at www.nass.usda.gov/Publications/ on August 5, 2015….
California Farm Service Agency Deadline for Livestock Forage Program (LFP)
…program benefits. Additionally, the 2014 Farm Bill eliminated the risk management purchase requirement. Livestock producers are no longer required to purchase coverage under the federal crop insurance program or Noninsured…
Ag Leaders On Hand as Governor Brown Signs Landmark Groundwater Legislation
…possible and to quickly respond to emerging drought impacts throughout the state. In January, the administration finalized a comprehensive Water Action Plan that charts the way for California to become…
Secretary Vilsack Highlights Innovative Conservation Efforts
…the new technologies and approaches. At least 50 percent of the total cost of CIG projects must come from non-federal matching funds, including cash and in-kind contributions provided by the…
Federal Officials to Tour Southern California Agriculture
A group of 20 federal agency representatives will get a comprehensive look at Southern California agriculture when they participate in the Washington, D.C. Educational Fellowship Program (D.C. Exchange), Sept. 14-21….