…a BBQ dinner and forum panel. Several candidates are invited to take part in a discussion on issues important to Salinas Valley agriculture. More information may be found by clicking…
Legislative Items Affecting Agriculture
There are a number of things going on that will affect agriculture in the state. Sabrina Hill has information on several of these items. State Legislature…
USDA Starts Projects to Fight HLB
Asian Citrus Psyllid The USDA is starting three new projects to fight HLB disease, also called citrus greening, which is spread by the citrus psyllid. Among them is the use…
USDA Wants to Further Cut GMO Variety Approval Time
Gary Crawford The Agriculture Secretary says it still takes too long to get new GMO crop varieties through the approval process. Gary Crawford reports. USDA Wants to Further Cut GMO…
USDA Video: This Week @ USDA April 4
A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. For more information: http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/u… http://www.aphis.usda.gov/wps/portal/… http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/u… http://www.fsa.usda.gov/FSA/webapp?ar… http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/u……
Invasive Pest in the Spotlight
Greg Rosenthal April is the USDA’s Invasive Plant and Pest Disease Awareness Month. Each year during April, the USDA amplifies its public outreach about the risks invasive plant pest, diseases…
USDA Provides Farm Bill Funding for Pest and Disease Management Programs
WASHINGTON, April 3, 2014 — U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today the allocation of $48.1 million, provided by the Agricultural Act of 2014 (the 2014 Farm…
ACP Found in San Luis Obispo County
…San Luis Obispo County Agricultural Commissioner’s office and officials from the California Department of Food and Agriculture continue to search for this pest by monitoring hundreds of insect traps placed…
Ag Secretary Vilsack Announces Progress on 2014 Farm Bill Implementation
…Bill provisions will continue to be made in the coming weeks and months. To stay up-to-date on USDA’s Farm Bill implementation progress, visit http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome?navid=farmbill. See below for more detailed information…
Trent Loos Speaks on Agriculture Issues in California
…Loos is a sixth generation farmer and often called an “agriculture activist.” He speaks to groups around the nation and in 2008 was named the “Voice of Rural America.” To…
USDA Research Causes Modifications in Poultry Sampling for Avian Influenza
Thanks to USDA research, modifications in poultry sampling for Avian Influenza means improved efficiency and cost savings. Rod Bain has the report. USDA Research Causes Modifications in Poultry Sampling for…
Vilsack Hopes Poultry Modernization will be Approved This Year
When will the USDA’s controversial plan to modernize the nation’s poultry inspection be approved? Gary Crawford has the report with Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. Vilsack Hopes Poultry Modernization will be…
Highlights from USDA’s Prospective Plantings Report
Gary Crawford USDA’s Gary Crawford reports farmers say they intend to cut back on corn and increase soybean acreage this spring. Highlights from USDA’s Prospective Plantings Report Gary Crawford continues…
Public Meetings Scheduled to Discuss New CDFA Water Program
Emergency drought legislation (SB 103) signed earlier this month by Governor Brown allocates $10 million to the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) for on-farm water conservation practices throughout…