…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 officials, agricultural…
USDA Announces New Support for Beginning Farmers and Ranchers
…the financial security they need to succeed. Our new online tool will provide one-stop shopping for beginning farmers to learn more about accessing USDA services that can help their operations…
USDA Announces Landmark Commitment to Improve Sage-Grouse Habitat
…bi-state sage-grouse.” The U.S. Forest Service and Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), both USDA agencies, are leading the Sage-Grouse Initiative (SGI) and will have the means to fully carry out…
Governor Brown Commemorates California Pollinator Week
…for maintaining biodiversity and healthy ecosystems. The health of our national forests and grasslands depends on pollination. These open spaces provide forage, fish and wildlife, timber, water, mineral resources and…
Almond Board: Late Season Irrigation Vital
…Irrigation in Almonds The Almond Board continues to help growers through difficult times caused by the drought. As Associate Director of Agricultural Affairs, Bob Curtis explains, late season irrigation is…
California Farmers Invited to Farm Bill Workshops
…farm bill. Anita Brown is the Public Affairs Director for the Natural Resources Conservation Service in California, just one the four USDA agencies involved in the workshops. The other three…
Cotton Industry Waits on Farm Bill Programs
…farm bill was enacted in February – provisions that directly affect the cotton industry are still being determined. National Cotton Council chief economist Gary Adams says the first hurdle is…
Hong Kong Market Reopens for U.S. Beef
…for high-quality, safe and wholesome U.S. food and agricultural products in Hong Kong and around the world.” In December 2003, Hong Kong banned U.S. beef and beef products following the…
CDFA Announces Available Funding for State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program
Agricultural operators are encouraged to apply for funding of projects involving improved water savings and energy reductions in irrigation systems The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is now…
USDA and Farm Bureau Co-host Meetings to Answer Farm Bill Questions
…USDA Agencies listed below will be available to discuss new, broadened and ongoing program opportunities and new eligibility requirements. The Natural Resources Conservation Service: New streamlined program structure; a new…
FSA County Committee Nomination Period Opens Sunday, June 15
…to make FSA agricultural programs serve the needs of local producers. PLEASE READ: Uniform Guidelines for Conducting Farm Service Agency County Committee Elections ( .pdf 66 KB ) ( .txt…
Vilsack Message: Local Markets, Local Growth
…to provide technical assistance to communities that want to use local food to spur economic development. Under this effort, a team of agricultural, transportation, environmental, and regional economic experts will…
NRCS Drought Assistance Averts Hazardous Wind Erosion in the Klamath Basin
…provided by USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and funding was provided by the agency’s Emergency Watershed Protection (EWP) program. After a speedy signup, which resulted in 41 contracts, Klamath…
New Funding for Fight Against Citrus Greening
…state agencies in responding to citrus greening. The Group includes representatives from USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), and National Institute of Food and…