This year marks the start of reporting of nitrogen applications from the previous year. Under the revised Irrigated Lands Regulatory Program, all growers on irrigated farmland in the Central Valley…
Conserving Water in California
…water and energy conservation. For example, for more than three decades our State Energy Program has supported California’s Appliance Efficiency program. By lowering flow rates for faucets and showerheads, this…
Agri View: 2016 Farm Outlook
…cotton, rice, sorghum, oil crops, dry beans, potatoes, and sugarcane/sugar beets are forecast to rise by at least 1 percent in 2016. Direct government farm program payments are forecast to…
Fresh Citrus for California Food Banks
…pounds of citrus will be donated to the Farm to Family program for distribution to food banks and food pantries around the state. Citrus Stride is part of CCM’s ongoing…
Groups of Farmers May Now Join Together for Good Ag. Practices Certification
If you are a farmer wanting to be certified in USDA’s Good Agricultural Practices program, you may be able to join with your fellow producers in your area in getting…
Animal Nutrition, Growth Grants
…were made through the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) Foundational program, administered by USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). “Animal production and health play critical roles in…
Aquaculture Research
…Research program focuses on projects that directly address major challenges to the U.S. aquaculture industry. Results of projects supported by this program are intended to help improve the profitability of…
Agri View: Farmland Value
…the residential housing downturn. Historically low interest rates are likely a significant contributor to farming’s current ability to support higher land values. About 40 percent of U.S. farmland has been…
California Growers Host Inaugural Citrus Stride
…to California food banks through the Farm to Family program, an initiative that helps facilitate food donations while raising overall awareness about food security and support for California farmers. EVENT…
Funding for Veterinary Loan Repayment
…in return for veterinarians serving in areas lacking sufficient veterinary resources. The funding is available through the Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program (VMLRP), administered by USDA’s National Institute of Food…
The Homeless Garden Project in Santa Cruz
…(CSA) program, and trainees create value-added products, such as such as wreaths and candles, from farm-grown materials that are sold at a retail store downtown. People who are homeless can…
Local Food Market
…cornerstone of most farmers markets. If you don’t have one nearby or a local food section at your grocery store, consider joining a community supported agriculture program, or CSA. Find…
New GroupGAP Program for the Produce
USDA Announces Program Helping Smaller Producers Reach New Markets The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced the official launch of GroupGAP, a new certification program…
Record Growth in U.S. Organic Producers
…and opportunities in rural communities.” According to data released by the Agricultural Marketing Service’s (AMS) National Organic Program (NOP), the number of domestic certified organic operations increased by almost 12…