At an Orlando grocery store filled with Florida citrus, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the availability of $23 million in USDA funding to support research and extension projects for…
USDA to Provide $332 Million to Protect and Restore Agricultural Working Lands, Grasslands and Wetlands
Private landowners, tribes, and eligible entities encouraged to apply by May 15 Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that U.S. Department of Agriculture is making available $332 million in financial…
More than $1.6 M for California as USDA Announces Grants for Childhood Obesity Prevention Programs
…are overweight or obese, making this issue one of the greatest health challenges facing our nation,” said USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack. “It is critical that we make the effort to…
Conservation and the Waters of the U.S.
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack details what’s called the Waters of the U.S. proposal and some concerns of farmers and ranchers. Conservation and the Waters of the U.S….
Governor Brown Signs $1 Billion Emergency Drought Package
…use local water supplies. Last month, Governor Brown met with U.S. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell in Sacramento to announce nearly $20 million in federal drought relief for California’s…
USDA Extends ARC and PLC Deadlines
Farmers Have Until April 7 to Update Yields, Reallocate Base Acres, and Make Final Selections Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack provided farm owners and producers one additional week, until April 7,…
California State Board of Food and Agriculture to Discuss Agricultural Trade and Workforce Immigration Issues in San Diego
…cross-border produce shippers. “California and Mexico share a strong commitment to further cooperation on issues related to cross-border trade and farm worker issues,” said CDFA Secretary Karen Ross. “Trade is…
CDFA Video: Secretary Ross Meets Sammy Soil
The theme of California Ag Day at the State Capitol last week was “Breaking New Ground,” with soil health a key focal point. During the event, CDFA Secretary Karen Ross…
Alexis Taylor Speaks to CA Farm Leaders
Alexis Taylor, Deputy Under Secretary, Farm and Foreign Agricultural Services USDA Deputy Under Secretary for Farm and Foreign Agricultural Services, Alexis Taylor, visited California to speak with several farm leaders…
Governor Brown, Legislative Leaders Announce $1 Billion Emergency Drought Package
…more resilient to drought. Last month, Governor Brown met with U.S. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell in Sacramento to announce nearly $20 million in federal drought relief for California’s…
USDA Provides $57.9 Million to Protect Agriculture and Plants from Pests and Diseases through the 2014 Farm Bill Section 10007
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced $57.9 million in funding, provided by the Agricultural Act of 2014 (the 2014 Farm Bill), to support project suggestions from…
Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on National Agriculture Day
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today released the following statement: Vilsack “On this National Agriculture Day, we acknowledge the impact of American agriculture on our daily lives and our nation’s economy….
California Ag Day, National Agriculture Week Just Around the Corner
…Agriculture (CDFA) Secretary Karen Ross, along with 12 other industry leaders, are members of the National Agriculture Week host committee. The host committee helps plan and promote special events throughout…
Team Nutrition Grants Program
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack describes the funds being awarded under the Team Nutrition grants program. Team Nutrition Grants Program…