…systems,” CDFA Secretary Karen Ross said in a press release. “BIFS practices have been found to reduce pesticide use, including chlorpyrifos and other organophosphate insecticides; improve soil fertility; decrease erosion…
Working Together: Rebranded ‘California Walnut Conference’ Unites Industry
…Secretary Karen Ross kicking off the agenda, this year’s conference will extend past lunch with critical updates on SGMA, rootstalk research, weed resistance, and more. Listen to Williams’ full interview….
Mr. Claus Granted Movement Permit in United States
…important work of spreading Christmas Cheer for all to hear,” said Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue. “Ease of access into the United States for Mr. Claus and his nine reindeer…
USMCA Vote Moves Deal Closer to Ratification
…today is proof of that,” U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue said in a news release. “This agreement will unleash the bounty of America’s agricultural harvest to two of our…
Seven Trade Missions to Expand Ag Exports Planned for 2020
…to the Philippines in April. Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Ted McKinney said that the trade missions in 2019 were a tremendous success. McKinney noted that the…
USDA to Make Funding Available in 2020 to Deploy High-Speed Broadband Internet Infrastructure in Rural America
Announcement Made at Round One Investment in Iowa (USDA/RD) — U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced the availability of a second round of $550 million in United States Department…
Sign Up Period for Conservation Reserve Program Open Through February
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue has announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture opened the sign up period for the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) with the deadline to apply for general…
USDA Extends Deadlines for Dairy Margin Coverage, Market Facilitation Programs
…complicated by wet and cold weather,” said Bill Northey, USDA Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation. “Because some of our producers are still in the field, time to conduct…
NCBA Applauds U.S. Senate Introduction of Real MEAT Act
…USDA, the Secretary of Agriculture is granted authority to seek enforcement action. Source: National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals…
Groups Stress Swift Passage Needed for USMCA
Secretary Perdue on USMCA Agreement (USDA) — U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue issued the following statement after United States Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer and Speaker of the House Nancy…
2020 Will Be International Year of Plant Health
…of the objectives for the year is to enable increased cooperative actions between all stakeholders including governments, academia, and the private sector. UN Secretary-General António Guterres is encouraging the dedication…
USDA to Open Signup for Conservation Reserve Program December 9
Blue Vane trap in Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) field Credit: Mark Vandever. Public domain. (USDA/FSA) — Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture is opening signup for…
Dairy Quota Program Will Not ‘Cease and Desist’
…been advocating for the removal of the Quota Implantation Plan and the fee collection and redistribution that occurs under the program. The letter was addressed to California’s Secretary of Agriculture…
Healthy Soils Week Kicks Off in Sacramento Today
…CDFA Secretary Karen Ross and state dignitaries will be cutting the ribbon at the State Capitol this morning to kick off the weeklong celebration and unveil healthy soils informational panels…