Tulare County saw an increase in Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) activity with several trap detections and one location raised some concerns with the California Department of Food and Agriculture. Tulare…
State Says Continue Water Savings
…plan for water shortages. DWR will work with the California Department of Food and Agriculture in seeking public input on the updated standards, with a public draft made available by…
$10 Million in Green Energy Research
USDA, DOE Partner to Invest $10 Million in Green Energy Research The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) and the Department of Energy (DOE)…
Funding to Relieve Veterinarian Shortages
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announced $2.4 million in available funding to relieve veterinarian shortage situations through education, extension and training as…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for May 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…
Building Blocks For Climate Smart Agriculture
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack summarizes USDA building blocks for climate smart agriculture and how US producers can use these to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Building Blocks For Climate Smart Agriculture…
People’s Gardens Across Government
…“firsts” today when Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack opened the 21st season of the USDA Farmers Market located outside USDA Headquarters in Washington, D.C. The Secretary announced the first-ever partnership between…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for May 6
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…
Snowpack Melting at Record Speed
…and final 2016 forecast by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service. “In the Pacific Northwest, low precipitation and high temperatures led to a dramatic reduction in snowpack,”…
NPPC Capital Update
…the U.S. Department of Agriculture in negotiating an export certificate with Argentina that would open its market to more U.S. pork. NPPC Participates in U.S.-Canada Regulatory Cooperation Council Meeting NPPC…
Veteran’s Vision
…to farm and heal as they are brought into the culture of agriculture. S.A.V.E. Mission To provide a training farm with an adjacent clinic, assist soldiers and veterans to transition,…
Conservation Reserve Program Results
…the program’s 49th sign up period. Through CRP, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) helps farmers offset the costs of restoring, enhancing and protecting certain grasses, shrubs and trees that…
Proposed ACP Quarantine Changes
…state could deregulate those protocols and abide by United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) quarantine rules. Under those rules, in-state citrus movement would not be regulated. The Citrus Pest &…
Citrus Industry This Week: HLB Funding and Research; CEU Article
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week from Florida includes information on the latest HLB research funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture as well as an opportunity to earn…