…USDA Marketing Specialist George Webster can also be reached at (202) 365-4172 or George.Webster@usda.gov. The Christmas Tree Promotion Board operates under the oversight of the USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS)….
CDFA and UC-ANR to Conduct Regional Pre-Harvest Water Assessment Workshops
DepositPhotos image The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) and the University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC/ANR) to conduct regional pre-harvest water assessment workshops for farms subject…
Over $1.6 Million Raised for FFA
…next generation of leaders in agriculture, ensuring they have the resources to succeed. “By contributing on Give FFA Day, supporters did more than donate,” said Molly Ball, president of the…
The Growing Edge: Wet Weather Impact on Central Valley Crops
…like Quash for better residual protection. He also highlighted the need for regular monitoring of weather predictions and planting densities to manage diseases effectively. Resources for further information include the…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 03-19-25
…Forest Service, affecting over 10 million square feet and saving $500 million. The Los Angeles EPA office, with a $572,000 annual lease, was highlighted. The conversation also touched on the…
USDA Expediting Direct Economic Assistance to Agricultural Producers
…Conservation (HELC) and Wetland Conservation (WC) Certification. SF-3881, Direct Deposit. Except for the new CCC-943, most producers, especially those who have previously participated in FSA programs, likely have these forms…
Citrus Greening Quarantine Expanded
Citrus Greening quarantine has been expanded in Orange County. The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), in cooperation with the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), is…
National Farmers Union Launches Farmers Capital Fund
…ag-tech, automation, conservation, efficiency improvements, and value-added food production. Investment decisions will be guided by three key principles: economic sustainability, productivity, and profitability. A particular emphasis will be placed on…
USDA Initiated Lease Terminations for FSA and NRCS Offices
DepositPhotos image The U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has initiated lease terminations for 59 Farm Service Agency (FSA) and Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) offices to cut costs, as…
Almond Update: Almond Growers Need to Report Damage
(CHICO, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 20) An atmospheric river extreme weather event causes the Sacramento River to flood nearby farmland in Chico, California. DepositPhotos image https://www.almonds.com/tools-and-resources/grower-tools With recent storms hitting during…
APHIS Expands the Citrus Greening (Huanglongbing) Quarantined Area in California
Effective immediately, the USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), in cooperation with the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), is expanding the area quarantined for citrus greening…
EPA to Revise Waters of the U.S. Rule
…our nation’s natural resources and Americans’ property rights. We are proud of the Trump Administration’s effort to further conform the WOTUS definition to the Supreme Court’s decision in Sackett v….
Bacon Sales Rise Over the Past Year
…unit sales and a 2.7% rise in dollar sales, outpacing the overall edible goods market, which remained flat in unit sales and grew only 1.9% in dollar sales. The natural…
Genetic Resources in Finding Desired Grape Traits
…Resources in Finding Desired Grape Traits Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt Ramsey November…