USDA’s Final CSP Rule Published The United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) published its final rule on the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) today in the Federal…
Almond Board: CASP Workshops
…management plans, farm evaluation surveys Workshops begin at 8:00 a.m. and conclude by 1:00 p.m. Expert speakers include leadership from Water Quality Coalitions, Water Board, Farm Bureau and USDA NRCS,…
$14.5 Million in Available Funding for Plant-Biotic Research
…of energy, mitigating climate variability, and ensuring food safety. To learn more about NIFA’s impact on agricultural science, visit www.nifa.usda.gov/impacts, sign up for email updates, or follow on Twitter @usda_NIFA,…
Farm Women and Consumers
The critical role women on the farm play when it comes to connecting with consumers and advocating for agriculture. That story is ahead on This Land of Ours. Farm Women…
Growing Safely – Rural Road Safety
Agricultural Safety Awareness-Rural Road Safety Drive with Reason, It’s Farming Season! This time of year, farmers are busy working in the fields and driving tractors, farm trucks, wagons and large…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for March 10
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…
Western View: The Role of People in Wilderness Planning
…instrument of the will of the people. Western View: Time to Recognize the Role of People These people tell me that the very nature of the agency has changed, especially…
Safeguarding California – Climate Change Implementation Action Plan for Agriculture
…have allowed farmers to effectively manage water resources and create resiliency in their operations through the use of on-farm technologies (e.g., soil water sensors and irrigation scheduling). CDFA is also…
Valencia Oranges Increased in Crop Forecast
Mark Hudson, USDA/NASS, Washington, D.C, issued the March USDA citrus crop forecast. The forecast for California reflected an increase for Valencia oranges from ten million boxes to 10.5 million. Crop…
Diversified Ag Field for College Students
…From: USDA.gov Steering the Best Talent Towards Colleges of Agriculture Jay Akridge Glenn W. Sample Dean of Agriculture Purdue University Akridge USDA 2016 Agricultural Outlook Forum The Talent Pipeline Supply…
Growing Safely – Tractor Safety
…tips to help avoid these types of incidents. Tractor Safety on the Farm Farming is one of America’s most dangerous occupations. Tractor roll overs were the leading cause of death….
Farm City Newsday Podcast for March 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…
Agri View: Oh Real Christmas Tree
…balsam fir, Douglas-fir, Fraser fir, noble fir, Scotch pine, Virginia pine and white pine. USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, National Christmas Tree Association (NCTA) and your local Christmas Tree professional….
Ten to Participate in Leadership Farm Bureau
…annual California Farm Bureau Federation Leaders Conference in Sacramento. Sponsored by CFBF, the Leadership Farm Bureau program includes intensive leadership training with a focus on issues affecting California farmers and…