…Service and Interior is about $1 billion and $384 million respectively. In the Forest Service, funding for fire programs has increased from 16 percent of the agency’s total budget in…
CDFA’s Commitment to Eradicate the Japanese Beetle
…of the beetle’s destructive impact in the east and what we’re protecting against in California. The third video is a short informational segment from the University of Illinois Extension Service….
Packages Disaster Protection with Loans
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) State Executive Director, Oscar Gonzales, today announced that producers who apply for FSA farm loans also will be offered the opportunity…
Farm Service Agency County Committee Nomination Period Begins June 15
The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced that the nomination period for local Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committees begins on Monday, June 15, 2015. “Through the county committees, farmers…
Forest Service Chief Invites Public Participation in National Get Outdoors Day
…and appreciate the special settings, natural treasures and amenities of our national forests and grasslands.” Nationwide, many Forest Service locations will provide free recreational and educational activities. Some events are…
YSFB and CHP Partner for Ag Vehicle Inspections
…Buena Road in Yuba City. This free service offers a no-tickets, no-fines inspection of agricultural tractor-trailers for Yuba-Sutter farmers and ranchers, to ensure their vehicles are in compliance with State…
Hortau Secures $5M in Financing from Advantage Capital Agribusiness Partners
…to continue growing its U.S. operations, including its technical support team and best-in-class service for its mobile platform and in-field irrigation management systems. “This investment will help us grow the…
2015 California Dried Plum (Prune) Forecast
…growers conducted by the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service, Pacific Regional Office from May 8 to May 27, 2015. The survey used a random sampling design based on total dried…
The Western View: Saving Butterflies
…to work on solutions. The US Fish and Wildlife Service created citizen scientist programs which help monitor the health of the species by volunteers and professionals. Federal funds were dedicated…
Commodity Groups Meet to Review Sustainability Progress, Share Ideas for the Future
…the sustainability of their crops and California agriculture far prior to the current drought,” said Dr. Ludwig. “While the drought is a poignant reminder of our natural resource limitations, sustainability…
Webinar to Assist Potential Applicants for Conservation Funding
…conservation solutions.” USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) will host the webinar, open to both conservation partners and the general public, on Thursday, June 4, 2015 from 2 p.m. to…
USDA Video: Saving Farmers A Road Trip
…ability to request conservation technical and financial assistance from the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). Conservation Client Gateway provides users the alternative to work with NRCS via the Internet…
Guava Fruit Fly Quarantine in Portion of Los Angeles County
…deter, and eliminate the threat of invasive pests and diseases that can damage or destroy our agricultural products and natural environment. The efforts are aimed at keeping California’s food supply…
American Farm Bureau Federation on EPA’s Final WOTUS Rule
…for it by Congress and the courts and dealt more with regulating land use than protecting our nation’s valuable water resources. EPA’s decision to mount an aggressive advocacy campaign during…