…Richard Linton, North Carolina State University, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences; Dr. Guy Loneragan, West Texas A&M University, Department of Agricultural Science; Dr. Evelyn Mbandi, U.S. Department of Agriculture,…
Wheat Commission to Conduct Grower Elections
…California Food and Agriculture Code, is funded by assessments paid by wheat growers and is guided by a board which includes nine wheat producers, two handlers, two at-large members and…
USDA Announces New Tool to Monitor Dams, Keep Communities Safe
Oroville California Dam U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the availability of DamWatch, a new web-based application that provides real-time monitoring of rainfall, snowmelt, stream flow and seismic events…
Microbiomes Changing Food Safety Monitoring
…says we have just started to explore what technology can do when it comes to agriculture, and the development of how to use big data like the genomic project can…
Pruning Importance and Long-Term Goals
…important for many agriculture plants, and doing it early and as easy as possible is important to establish a healthy routine. Pruning Early and Easily Some avocado growers are looking…
USDA Updates Department Policy for Climate Change Adaptation
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced additional steps it is taking to integrate climate change adaptation into USDA’s programs and operations. These efforts will help ensure taxpayer resources…
RCC Joint Forward Plan Stakeholder Teleconference June 30th
…States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) invite you to participate in a Joint RCC conference call on June 30, 2015, at 2:00 PM EST….
USDA Seeks Partner Proposals to Protect and Restore Critical Wetlands
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the availability of $17.5 million in financial and technical assistance to help eligible conservation partners voluntarily protect, restore and enhance critical wetlands on private…
U.S. Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Fresno Raisin Grower
A major U.S. Supreme Court decision about the raisin industry could lead to changes for growers. Sabrina Hill has more. Raisin Ruling The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Monday in favor…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for June 22
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 Working to Further Cut Error Rates in School Meals
The Agriculture Department’s new tool in catching administrative errors in its School Lunch and Breakfast programs. Cathy Isom has more information. School Lunch Tool…
USDA Video: USDA Week In Review June 19
…Department of Agriculture. In this edition of USDA Week In Review, urban agriculture in D.C., and helping our pollinator friends. For more information go to: www.usda.gov www.ree.usda.gov www.ars.usda.gov www.cnpp.usda.gov www.flickr.com/photos/usdagov…
USDA Seeks Applications for Loans and Grants to Support Rural Economic Development
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA is accepting applications for loans and grants to support business expansion, create jobs and increase economic opportunities in rural communities. “Small businesses…
Asian Citrus Psyllid Quarantine Expansion In Kern County
…USDA-approved structures which are designed to keep ACP and other insects out. Residents with backyard citrus trees in the quarantine area are asked not to transport citrus fruit or leaves,…