Farm Bill Program Offers Producers Relief for 2014 Losses in more than 40 States The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency today announced that nearly 2,700 applicants will…
McCarthy Statement on California Water Restrictions
…Californians, but the entire nation should take notice that the most productive agriculture state in the country has entered uncharted territory. We have experienced extreme drought conditions in years past…
Petal Fall Districts for Fresno County
…beginning of the bloom until 48 hours after the 75 percent petal fall declaration date. Contact the Fresno County Department of Agriculture at (559) 600-7510 for names and telephone numbers…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for April 3
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 Video: USDA Week in Review April 3
A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In this edition of USDA Week In Review, honoring Cesar Chavez, helping a university…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for April 2
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Governor’s Drought Task Force Discusses Emergency Actions
…Intoduction by Mark Ghilarducci, Director, California Office of Emergency Services Karen Ross, Secretary, California Department of Food & Agriculture Chuck Bonham, Director, California Department of Fish and Wildlife Mark Ghilarducci,…
Farm Bureau Seeks Applicants for Youth Leadership Program
…have a connection to agriculture or to Farm Bureau, but should demonstrate an interest in developing leadership qualities. Participants commit to an eight-month program centered around leadership development, agriculture awareness…
Gov. Brown Directs First-Ever Statewide Mandatory Water Reductions
…by large agriculture water districts and requires small agriculture water districts to develop similar plans. These plans will help ensure that agricultural communities are prepared in case the drought extends…
The Western View: We’re Not The Bad Guys
Len Wilcox looks at the blame being leveled at almonds in the current water crisis. The Western View: We’re Not The Bad Guys Agriculture is taking a bad rap in…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for April 1
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…
Ag Secretary Vilsack Announces Approximately $23 Million Available for Citrus Greening Research
At an Orlando grocery store filled with Florida citrus, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the availability of $23 million in USDA funding to support research and extension projects for…
Leaders say Regulations Handcuffing Citrus Industry
The citrus industry is finding it hard to operate under increasing restrictions from the Department of Pesticide Regulations (DPR) and industry leaders are speaking out. Regulations Handcuffing Citrus Industry At…
USDA to Provide $332 Million to Protect and Restore Agricultural Working Lands, Grasslands and Wetlands
Private landowners, tribes, and eligible entities encouraged to apply by May 15 Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that U.S. Department of Agriculture is making available $332 million in financial…