…will increase food security by improving agricultural production systems at the regional and national levels and by encouraging diverse agricultural production.” The goal of the AFRI Food Security challenge area…
Making Crop Insurance for California
…interest in crop insurance but their members said the service wasn’t as valuable as they needed it to be. Commercial Lines & Risk Management Assistant Vice President Greg Nelson said…
Farm Radio News/Talk Show Comes to Monterey County
…top agriculture news stories from around the nation. Farm City Newsday by AgNet West also airs on five other radio stations in key agricultural areas of California including Tulare, Fresno,…
USDA Invests $18 Million to Train Beginning Farmers and Ranchers
…sustainability of the next generation of farmers. The grants are available through the Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program (BFRDP) administered by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA),…
Red Palm Weevil Eradicated From Laguna Beach, California
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), working in coordination with California agricultural officials, has declared the Red Palm Weevil eradicated from the Laguna Beach area of Orange County. The…
State and Federal Officials to Disscuss Drought Operations With California State Board of Food and Agriculture
…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 government…
Statement by Bob Stallman, President, AFBF Regarding AFBF, et al. v. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, et al.
…sue to stop the federal government from compiling and distributing that information. AFBF and its co-plaintiff the National Pork Producers Council have 60 days to appeal the decision. Prior to…
Nationwide USDA Organic Survey Underway
…to capturing the strong private and public sector support to sustain the continued growth of this industry.” Conducted by USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), the Organic Survey is a…
Farm Bill and ARC/PLC Decision Aid Tool Workshops
University of California Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) and USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) have partnered to offer free informational workshops at three locations. The purpose of…
USDA Seeks Applications for Conservation Innovation Grants
…environmental markets and conservation finance projects that engage agricultural producers. In past years, CIG has helped fund the development of the basic infrastructure of these markets. This year, USDA, through…
Cattlemen Urge Renewal of Trade Promotion Authority
As trade negotiators meet again this week, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association urges the renewal of Trade Promotion Authority, legislation that gives the President authority to negotiate trade agreements with…
International Center for Water Technology receives up to $1.12M grant
Fresno State’s International Center for Water Technology received a grant of up to $1.12 million from the Fresno Regional Workforce Investment Board to continue its nationally-recognized research and partnerships with…
WUD, NRCS, and Audubon California Working Together
…specific goals and management practices. Nationally, 100 projects were selected receiving $370 million in total. Four of the selected projects benefit agricultural lands geographically located within California, and two additional…
Silicon Valley Bank Foresees Breakout Year Ahead for U.S. Fine Wine Business
…the world’s most innovative companies and exclusive wineries, SVB offers diverse financial services, knowledge, global networks, and world class service to increase our clients’ probability of success. Our Wine Division…