…7. To learn more, farmers can contact their local Farm Service Agency county office. To find local offices, visit http://offices.usda.gov. The 2014 Farm Bill builds on historic economic gains in…
California State Board of Food and Agriculture to Discuss Agricultural Trade and Workforce Immigration Issues in San Diego
…and farm workers,” said Craig McNamara, president of the California State Board of Food and Agriculture. “Improving an antiquated immigration system, that benefits farm workers as well employers is critical…
CDFA Video: Secretary Ross Meets Sammy Soil
…focal point. During the event, CDFA Secretary Karen Ross took a moment to discuss the issue with “Sammy Soil,” who appeared on behalf of the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service….
Statement by Bob Stallman, President, AFBF Regarding the Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act of 2015
…as the nation’s foremost authority on food safety and create a voluntary labeling program run by the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service, the same agency that administers the USDA Organic Program….
Drought Reducing Pre-emergent Effectiveness
Managing weeds is always a little tricky for any grower, and changes to procedures because of drought conditions are making pre-emergent applications less effective. Reducing Pre-emergent Effectiveness Cooperative Extension Farm…
Asian Citrus Psyllid Quarantine Expansion in Madera County
…area. An exception may be made for nursery stock and budwood grown in USDA-approved structures that are designed to keep ACP and other insects out. Residents with backyard citrus trees…
Determining Ant Species Before Treating
…for ants or not. Cooperative Extension Farm Advisor Kris Tollerup says determining what kind of ant species are on the ground is the first step to making that decision. Tollerup…
SLO Town Hall Meeting for Members; Groundwater Management Plans & Information
San Luis Obispo Farm Bureau Town Hall Meeting Groundwater Management Plans & Information. San Luis Obispo County Farm Bureau members are invited to attend a Town Hall Meeting, Saturday, March…
Kern County Farm Bureau Brings Awareness to Potential Funding Issues for the Biomass Industry
Kern County Farm Bureau (“KCFB”), along with Covanta Delano Power, is hosting an informational meeting on Friday, March 27 from 11:00AM–1:00PM (lunch provided) to bring awareness to potential funding issues…
USDA Looking to Help Boost State Job Programs
Cathy Isom Cathy Isom checks out what the USDA says needs to happen to reduce the number of people needing food assistance. Job Programs…
USDA Video: USDA Week In Review March 20
…bringing jobs back to the U.S., picturing women in agriculture, kids talk nutrition and being climate wise with Woodsy Owl. For more information go to: www.usda.gov www.rd.usda.gov www.fns.usda.gov www.fs.fed.us www.flickr.com/photos/usdagov…
CDFA Announces Recall of Raw Milk Products at Claravale Farm of San Benito County
From CDFA: Consumers urged to dispose of raw dairy products due to bacterial contamination Raw milk, raw nonfat milk and raw cream produced by Claravale Farm of San Benito County…
Farm and Nutrition Day at the Fresno Fairgrounds
This slideshow requires JavaScript. More than 40 schools in 14 districts throughout Fresno County showed up to the Fresno Fairgrounds to learn about agriculture at the Fresno County Farm Bureau’s…