…will build a stronger agricultural future for our country and for the world.” Deputy Secretary Harden made this announcement at the White House during the Future of American Agriculture Champions…
Dodge Ram Continues Focus on Ag With Certification Program
Following up on a widely popular Super Bowl ad, Dodge trucks continues to focus on the agriculture community. Gary Cooper reports. Dodge Certified Agricultural Dealership Program Complete Interview with Pat…
Sec. Ross in Mexico City for Governor Brown’s Trade Mission
…further collaboration. That is why we have several individuals traveling on the Governor’s trade mission representing the agricultural sector. We have trade organizations representing organic products, pistachios, tree fruit, wine…
Farm Broadcasters Visit Salinas
The National Association of Farm Broadcasters is in California this week, learning more about our agriculture here. California network members of the NAFB, AgNet West, organized an agribusiness lunch and…
CDFA benefits from new training initiative that helps State improve efficiency, cut red tape
CDFA Secretary Karen Ross (center) with the Department’s Lean 6 Sigma Training graduates. From left, Animal Health and Food Safety Services director Dr. Annette Jones, division analyst Kimberly McCarthy, Division…
Global Food Safety Agreement Signed by China and UC Davis
UC Davis will be partnering with Northwest Agricultural and Forestry University in Yangling, Shaanxi. (Tom Watts/UC Davis graphics and China map from Wikimedia Commons) Officials from China’s Northwest Agricultural and…
USDA Selects 36 Energy Facilities to Accept Biomass Deliveries
…agricultural residues to a BCAP-qualified energy facility may be eligible for financial assistance for deliveries. The USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA), which administers BCAP, will begin accepting applications from biomass…
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Proclaims August 3-9 National Farmers Market Week
…recognizing the important role that farmers markets play in the agricultural and food economy. The U.S. Department of Agriculture began declaring National Farmers Market Week in 2000. “National Farmers Market…
Help for Rural Californians Suffering Through Drought
…with municipal leaders in these rural communities to help residents, businesses and agricultural producers. This drought is devastating for those who live, work and raise their families in much of…
USDA Provides Aid to 73,000 Rural Californians Impacted by Drought
…these rural communities to help residents, businesses and agricultural producers.” Extreme weather, such as the intense drought occurring in the western United States, is putting a strain on water supplies….
Research Projects to Improve Plant Feedstocks for Bioenergy Production
…Office of Science will provide $10.6 million in funding for eight projects, while USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) will award $2 million to fund two projects. Initial…
New Study Outlines Agricultural Losses from California Drought
Crawford A new study says agricultural losses from California’s drought will likely be significant, but smaller than many had first thought. New Study Outlines Agricultural Losses from California Drought…
YSFB to Host Ag Crime Prevention Meeting
…Yuba City. YSFB agricultural members are encouraged to attend. Increasing levels of metal theft and the continued rise in rural crimes such as illegal dumping, vandalism, meth labs and thefts…
Drought Causes Drop in Fresno County Ag
…nation’s top agriculture county is dethroned by the drought. Fresno County has held the top spot in the nation for several years, having a higher value of agricultural crops than…