…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…
Two Sides of TPP
…support on Capitol Hill, so the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) briefed reporters about TPP’s benefits in hopes of reviving the fledgling trade deal. But one farm organization, representing 200,000…
Therapy for Veterans
…are actively planning sustainable agriculture projects including the raising and preserving of the threatened Navajo Churro sheep and gardens that will feed veterans receiving care at the ranch. Supportive housing…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for May 5
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…
Public Service Recognition Week
Public Service Recognition Week reminds us that our strength is our people by Karen Ross, Secretary, California Department of Food and Agriculture Keeping an eye on our food supply is…
Fighting Drought With Soil
…at three UC Research and Extension Centers (Kearney, West Side and Desert) the Russell Ranch Sustainable Agriculture Facility near UC Davis. Recommendations will then be made for broader monitoring and…
Strengthen Rural Communities
USDA Announces $15.6 Million in Grants to Strengthen Rural Communities The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced $15.6 million in grants to increase prosperity in rural America through research, education,…
ABC Expands Elementary Educational Program
…and applications of almonds. For the past six years, ABC has worked with California Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom to offer the popular “An Almond Story” video and accompanying…
Habitat for Wildlife and Pollinators
…decades, in part because of milkweed lost to agriculture, development and other causes. This is why NRCS is working with agricultural producers in 10 states to plant milkweed and other…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for May 4
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…
Adapting to a Changing Climate
How Food and Forestry Are Adapting to a Changing Climate Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack listens to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) supervisory plant physiologist Dr. Jerry…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for May 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…