…participation criteria for purchasing and delivery services serving the homebound elderly and disabled, and seeks comment from stakeholders. In addition, USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service will soon begin seeking up…
Smithsonian Exhibit Showcases Agriculture
Patent model of Eli Whitney’s cotton gin The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History is taking visitors back in time. Today Cathy Isom tells us about the exhibit showcasing decades…
Huanglongbing Detected in Los Angeles County
…few years. “Citrus is a cherished part of our landscape and our shared history, as well as a major agricultural crop,” said CDFA Secretary Karen Ross. “CDFA is moving quickly…
Record Number of Farmers and Ranchers Certified Under 2014 Farm Bill Conservation Compliance
…that can still be reconciled. The Farm Service Agency is proactively reaching back out to all of these producers before their sales closing date and working with individuals facing extenuating…
President Obama’s Designation of Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument
…designation of the Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument. The Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument is one of three new national monuments announced by President Obama today that help tell the…
United States and Switzerland Streamline Organic Trade
…the arrangement are being met. “This new partnership reflects the integrity of the National Organic Program and USDA’s rigorous organic standards,” said Anne Alonzo, USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service Administrator, which…
Stamps Celebrating Summer Harvest Season
U.S. Postal Service is issuing ‘Summer Harvest Forever’ stamps. Every summer, some of America’s favorite foods are in season. The U.S. Postal Service celebrates a few of those favorites —…
Asian Citrus Psyllid Detection In Santa Clara County Expands Quarantine Into Alameda County
…who think they may have seen ACP or symptoms of HLB on their trees are urged to call CDFA’s Pest Hotline at 1-800-491-1899 or your local agricultural commissioner’s office (Alameda…
PMA Foundation 2015 Joe Nucci Memorial Golf Tournament
…industry and grow their business. To learn more about the Joe Nucci Memorial Golf Tournament and the other events hosted at this year’s Foodservice Conference, please visit www.pma.com/events/foodservice or www.pmafoundation.com…
Cotton Transition Assistance Program Enrollment Begins Today
…is unavailable,” said Dolcini. “To help us provide the best service possible, cotton producers are encouraged to schedule an appointment with their local Farm Service Agency office early in the…
USDA Energy Biomass Retrieval Incentives
The USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) began accepting applications on June 30, 2015, from foresters and farmers seeking financial assistance to harvest and deliver biomass to generate clean energy. The…
American Farm Bureau, Agriculture and Industry Groups Ask Court to Ditch EPA’s Unlawful Water Rule
…Forest Owners, National Association of Home Builders, National Association of Manufacturers, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, National Corn Growers Association, National Mining Association, National Pork Producers Council and Public Lands Council….
Agricultural Land to be Discussed at Upcoming Ca. State Board of Food and Agriculture Meeting
Groundwater management and agricultural land trends will be the topics of discussion at the next California State Board of Food and Agriculture (CSBFA) meeting on Tuesday, July 7th, 2015. The…
California Angus Genomics Forum
…Amen, genetic service director, will address genetic selection. Topics include a review of the basics, focusing on expected progeny differences and dollar value indexes; and genomic tools for seedstock selection,…