…boosts small farm and ranch businesses especially, helping to increase cash flow and reduce borrowing. “These tax provisions are an important tool for farmers and ranchers to keep their businesses…
Proximity of HLB Finds Concerning, Yet Not Surprising
Huanglongbing on oranges. Photo courtesy of USDA. The two recent huanglongbing (HLB) detections in Los Angeles County are just 15 miles away from the first HLB detection in 2012. HLB…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for July 21
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…
Bagrada Bug Raising Some Concerns
…fairly new to California, first being seen in 2008, and it can go by two different names. Cooperative Extension Farm Advisor Surendra Dara showed pest control advisors at a recent…
Second Wasp Released for Psyllid Control
Courtesy: USDA A second parasitic wasp has been released to bolster the biological control of the Asian citrus psyllid (ACP). Second Wasp to Help Tamarixia Growers heard about a 2-year…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for July 20
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…
Women Ag Network
…address, agwomenlead@usda.gov, for you to share your suggestions, stories and other snippets on how the USDA can build a new generation of women leaders in agriculture. By e-mailing them, you…
USDA Video: USDA Week In Review July 17
…of Agriculture. In this edition of USDA Week In Review, drone danger, cutting edge workplace technology, and a monument designation celebration. For more information go to: www.usda.gov www.dm.usda.gov www.fs.fed.us www.flickr.com/photos/usdagov…
Agri View: Costly Business
Everett Griner talks about farm land, the costliest input, in today’s Agri View. Costly Business…
From California to the Midwest – Sharing Agriculture’s Story
…hops farm and cranberry marsh during my visit and learned more about both industries. Hops Farm This slideshow requires JavaScript. Farmer Luke Albers talks about growing hops. Cranberry Farm This…
Westlands Statement on Passage of H.R. 2898
…of Congress that government cannot make it rain, but it can ensure that any future rainfall will benefit the interests that need it most–our cities, communities, schools, farms, farm workers,…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for July 17
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…
Harden in California to Talk about Women in Ag, Sign NASA Agreement
…in agriculture and a USDA mentoring program for women. She also talks about the role of youth in the future of farming, urban farming, and the USDA agreement with NASA….
USDA Announces Three New Centers of Excellence with a Consortium of 1890 Colleges and Universities
…USDA has partnered with 1890s schools in a number of ways to make a positive impact in the lives of underserved farmers, youth and communities. Some recent actions include: Providing…