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
…are the American Petroleum Institute, American Road and Transportation Builders, Leading Builders of America, National Alliance of Forest Owners, National Association of Home Builders, National Association of Manufacturers, National Cattlemen’s…
Local Residents Urged To Declare Why “Citrus Matters” To Los Angeles
…of the hashtag (now through September 30), Bayer CropScience will contribute $1, up to $25,000, to advance existing and future research to find a solution to HLB in California. 2….
Polluted Rivers, Lakes and Coastal Waters Need Cleanup and Restoration Plans
…in 2013. In the Colorado River region, there are added impairment listings for toxicity, pesticides and other pollutants in the New River, a binational river that originates in Mexicali, Baja…
Agricultural Land to be Discussed at Upcoming Ca. State Board of Food and Agriculture Meeting
…management is essential for California’s agricultural future,” said CDFA Secretary Karen Ross. “We look forward to hearing from various stakeholders on the implementation process and how local agencies are collaborating…
Breeders Constantly Looking for ‘Next’ Potato
…Breeders Are Looking For Breeders from all over North America come to the field day to see how their new varieties fare in these different conditions. They also get a…
Obama Administration Assists Communities in Building Local Food Systems to Foster Economic Growth
…system can offer a community. As part of today’s announcement, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released an updated state-by-state “Made in Rural America” report illustrating the impact of USDA’s…
Administration Places Politics Over Producers
…known history of Foot-and-Mouth disease would be allowed to begin the inspection process to import fresh and frozen beef products into the United States. The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association stands…
Enrollment for 2016 Dairy Margin Protection Program to Begin July 1
Agriculture Deputy Secretary Krysta Harden today announced that starting July 1, 2015, dairy farmers can enroll in the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Margin Protection Program for coverage in 2016….
U.S. Wheat Growers See TPA as First Step to Increased Export Opportunity
…look forward to continuing to work with the Administration to finalize strong trade deals for America’s wheat farmers. NAWG is a federation of 22 state wheat grower associations that works…
NCBA CEO Forrest Roberts Announces Resignation
Forrest Roberts has announced his resignation as the Chief Executive Officer of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), effective July 31. Roberts has been the CEO of NCBA since 2009….
House Water Bill Introduction Praised
Yesterday’s introduction of H.R. 2898, the Western Water and American Food Security Act of 2015 is welcomed news for the people of the parched state of California and the Central…
USDA’s Expanding Broadband to Rural America – Part 2
In the second part of her series, Cathy Isom checks out how rural businesses are benefiting from broadband and how the businesses are now thriving thanks to a commitment by…
Almond Board of California Announce $2.5 M Towards Water Efficiency, Bee and Farming Research
…allowed farmers to reduce the amount of water they use per pound of almonds by 33 percent(2). It has also helped develop orchard practices that better promote healthy environments for…