…described control of the psyllid as only a temporary approach to slowing the spread of HLB. Quarantines to manage flow of plant material and organization of area-wide management teams to…
Improve Energy Efficiency, Adopt Renewable Energy Systems
…money on their energy bills while reducing harmful carbon pollution. Over the course of nearly eight years, the Obama Administration has taken strong actions to advance energy efficiency in our…
Advisory Committee on Agriculture Statistics to Meet
…Resource Management Survey and Chemical Use programs. There will also be an update on NASS by Administrator Hubert Hamer. The meeting is open to the public and will take place…
Vilsack Names Members and Alternates to the Hass Avocado Board
…Bonsall, Calif. USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) provides oversight of the Hass Avocado Board in accordance with the Hass Avocado Promotion, Research and Information Act of 2000 and the Hass…
Farm Profits and Adoption of Precision Agriculture
…and benefits of the proposed investment. Precision agriculture (PA) technologies require a significant investment of capital and time, but may offer cost savings and higher yields through more precise management…
Backyard Wildlife Haven
…we can help provide some refuge for struggling wildlife. When planning your outdoor haven, stay away from exotic plants and instead use native plants like milkweed that will attract Monarch…
An Early Farm Bill Means More Money for Ag
…matter when Congress acts. Peterson said urban lawmakers have no idea how much money it takes to plant a crop. Even if the situation gets worse, Peterson said he’s not…
Funding for Organic Agriculture Research, Education-Extension Projects
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) today announced the availability of $17.6 million for research and outreach activities to support the organic agriculture…
CDFA Committee/Board Vacancies
…CA 95814 Additional information is available on the Egg Safety and Quality Management program’s web page at http://www.cdfa.ca.gov/ahfss/mpes/esqm.html. You may also contact Anthony Herrera, ESQM Program Supervisor at (916) 900-5062….
Renewable Fuel Standard Sent to OMB for Review
The final 2017 Renewable Fuel Standard is now under review by the White House Office of Management and Budget. The White House review is expected to be completed within the…
Additional Lender Category for Small-Scale Operators
…and materials. Since 2009, USDA has provided $5.6 billion in disaster relief to farmers and ranchers; expanded risk management tools with products like Whole Farm Revenue Protection; and helped farm…
Almond Board: Spatial Database Project
…viable and quantifiable. One such analysis has determined where the more permeable soils exist within our agricultural footprint to understand where groundwater recharge research and potential application are best suited….
USDA/NIFA Awards $4.7 M for Food Safety Outreach, Education
…producers who are impacted by the new food safety guidelines established by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). The grants, made available through…
Dannon Responds to Ag Attack
…and their suppliers to progressively implement the use of sustainable agriculture practices and technology that leads to better soil health, better water management, an increase in biodiversity, and a decrease…