…for the Fruit and Vegetable Trade Advisory Committee which is comprised of 22 commodity leaders from across the country and offers counsel to USDA and United States Trade Representative on…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for November 9
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill. To listen or subscribe [display_podcast] Subscribe in a reader…
USDA Week In Review November 6
…this edition of USDA Week In Review: El Niño brings the rain, the Abraham Lincoln Honor Awards, and the co-op benefit. For more information go to: www.usda.gov www.usda.gov/oce www.rd.usda.gov www.flickr.com/photos/usdagov…
Sorghum Acreage Could Grow in California
Courtesy: UCANR Sorghum acreage might become more valuable for California producers as research is looking into the bioenergy aspects of the crop. Sorghum Acreage Could Grow Kearney Agriculture Research and…
Agri View: County Fair Making a Comeback
Is the traditional County Fair making a comeback? Everett Griner talks about the importance of agriculture to the county fair in today’s Agri View. County Fair Making a Comeback…
SNAP Center
Many Americans rely on the Agriculture Department’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program – or SNAP. Eligibility depends on those who are working or looking for work during a certain period of…
Agri View: Food Safety
…food supply in the world. Everett Griner talks about the food borne illness in the U.S. in today’s Agri View. Food Safety Learn more from the USDA on food safety….
Agriculture Well Represented at Water Conference
This slideshow requires JavaScript. Agriculture was a key part to the start of an annual water conference in the Central Valley. Southern California Edison and Pacific Gas and Electric held…
Possible ACP Breeding Population in Central Valley
…Agricultural Commissioner Press Release The Kern County Agricultural Commissioner, in cooperation with the California Department of Food and Agriculture and the United States Department of Agriculture continues to monitor the…
Livestock Health and Need for Antibiotics
Antibiotics in agriculture are critical to animal health. With several restaurants changing policy to source meat from animals that have not been exposed to growth promoting antibiotics or antibiotics altogether,…
Statement from Ag. Secretary Tom Vilsack on the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement
…in food and agriculture products, which is critical for the economic health of U.S. agriculture and rural communities. With 95 percent of the world’s consumers outside of our boarders, we…
Agri-Culture’s 19th Annual Progressive Dinner “Autumn in the Valley” Success
The educational organization, Agri-Culture, held its 19th Annual Progressive Dinner on Saturday night (October 24th). The event raised over $35,000. The purpose of Agri-Culture is to educate the public about…
2015 California Almond Nursery Sales Report
…reported. Acres planted were calculated using the reported number of trees sold, along with the trees per acre from the Almond Acreage Survey. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS The USDA, NASS Pacific Regional Office…
Leaders Selected for California Agricultural Leadership Program
…the California Agricultural Leadership Foundation (CALF). “We have very high expectations for this group of individuals who can make a difference and solve important problems facing agriculture and society.” CALF…