…In Review, celebrating WIC’s 40th anniversary, helping pollinators thrive and survive, and using rain barrels to save water and money. For more information go to: www.usda.gov www.fns.usda.gov/wic/women-infants-and-children-wic www.flickr.com/usdagov www.ars.usda.gov/main/main.htm www.fas.usda.gov/…
Secretary Ross Joins Ag in the Classroom “Teach the Teachers’ Event
CDFA Secretary Karen Ross (center) helps demonstrate the five F’s of agriculture–Food, Fiber, Flower, Forests and Fuel–at a California Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom event this month in Santa…
United States Cattle on Feed Down 1 Percent
…cattle during September totaled 1.68 million, 1 percent below 2013. Other disappearance totaled 65,000 during September, 5 percent above 2013. Read the full USDA Cattle on Feed Report here. (.pdf)…
Asian Citrus Psyllid Quarantine in Santa Clara County
…An exception may be made for nursery stock and budwood grown in USDA-approved structures, which are designed to keep ACP and other insects out. Residents with backyard citrus trees in…
School Lunches: “California Thursdays” Project Launch Follows Success of National School Lunch Week
…a great way for students to learn that their state’s agriculture is something to take pride in – and something to take part in as well. CDFA has provided support…
USDA Launches Site to Provide Climate Information to Farmers and Ranchers
The USDA has launched a Climate Hubs web site. The new site provides a portal for farmers, ranchers, forest landowners, and others to find useful, practical information to help cope…
Agri View: Tough Job
Everett Griner talks about agriculture being one of the most dangerous occupations in today’s Agri View. Tough Job…
USDA Releases New State-by-State “Made in Rural America” Report
New Data Demonstrates Obama Administration’s Record Breaking Investments in Rural America As part of the US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) commitment to strengthening rural economies, Secretary Tom Vilsack announced a…
Cold Storage Report
…from last year. Stocks of pork bellies were down 26 percent from last month but up 44 percent from last year. Read the full USDA Cold Storage Report here. (.pdf)…
App Continues Ag Education
A recent app-based game continues the push to educate today’s youth about agriculture. App Continues Ag Education Risk Ranch is an app-based game for youths on smart phones and tablets…
USDA to Launch New Farm Bill Program to Help Provide Relief to Farmers Affected by Severe Weather
…APH Yield Exclusion. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Risk Management Agency and Farm Service Agency staff worked hard to implement several 2014 Farm Bill programs ahead of schedule, such…
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Announces New Farm Bill Provision for Farmers Affected by Severe Weather
Vilsack Today, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced a new Farm Bill provision that will provide direct relief to farmers affected by severe weather, including drought. Spring crops eligible for APH…
Schedule Set for 2015 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program Workshops
During the first two weeks of November, the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) will present four workshops and two webinars on the 2015 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program…
CDFA Awards $3.6 Million to Assist Farmers with Drought Through the State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has awarded $3.6 million for 93 different projects to implement on-farm water irrigation systems that reduce water and energy use, thereby reducing…