…off their land. Most of these families are expected to migrate to the United States in search of either farmworker jobs in the countryside or service sector work in the…
Almond Board: Nitrogen and ILRP
This year marks the start of reporting of nitrogen applications from the previous year. Under the revised Irrigated Lands Regulatory Program, all growers on irrigated farmland in the Central Valley…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for April 7
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…
Agri View: 2016 Farm Outlook
Everett Griner talks about the USDA outlook report for 2016 in today’s Agri View. 2016 Farm Outlook From: USDA Economic Research Service 2016 Farm Sector Income Forecast Ag Sector Weakness…
Fresh Citrus for California Food Banks
…pounds of citrus will be donated to the Farm to Family program for distribution to food banks and food pantries around the state. Citrus Stride is part of CCM’s ongoing…
Groups of Farmers May Now Join Together for Good Ag. Practices Certification
If you are a farmer wanting to be certified in USDA’s Good Agricultural Practices program, you may be able to join with your fellow producers in your area in getting…
Animal Nutrition, Growth Grants
USDA Awards $6.6 Million in Animal Nutrition, Growth Grants The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today awarded $6.6 million for research focused on improving animal nutrition and growth. These awards…
Aquaculture Research
USDA Announces $1.2 Million in Available Funding for Aquaculture Research The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced more than $1.2 million in available funding to support the development of…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for April 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…
Agri View: Farmland Value
Everett Griner talks about the latest trend on farmland value in today’s Agri View. Farmland Value From: USDA Economic Research Service Trends in U.S. Farmland Values and Ownership Cynthia Nickerson,…
California Growers Host Inaugural Citrus Stride
…to California food banks through the Farm to Family program, an initiative that helps facilitate food donations while raising overall awareness about food security and support for California farmers. EVENT…
Funding for Veterinary Loan Repayment
USDA Announces $4.4 Million in Available Funding for Veterinary Loan Repayment The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced $4.4 million in available funding to help repay veterinary school loans…
The Homeless Garden Project in Santa Cruz
…“Having a permanent site provides new opportunities—for the first time, we’ll be able to have orchards and create a 20-year farm plan,” said Ganzhorn. The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service…
Local Food Market
…a Farmers Market in Your StateUSDA. Agricultural Marketing Service. Video: Farmers Markets: Fresh, Nutritious, Local (USDA) Why shop at farmers markets? Fresh, nutritious, locally grown fruits and vegetables are just…