Sacramento — The USDA-NASS, Pacific Regional Field Office today released the forecasts of field crop plantings for 2015. These forecasts, of acreage planted and to be planted, are based on…
A New Forecast for Retail Food Prices
The latest USDA forecast for food prices has some good news for pork lovers. A New Forecast for Retail Food Prices…
More than $1.6 M for California as USDA Announces Grants for Childhood Obesity Prevention Programs
From CDFA Photo courtesy of CDFA. The USDA has awarded $9 million in grants to develop childhood obesity intervention programs through colleges and universities in 12 states and Puerto Rico….
USDA Video: USDA Week in Review March 27
…In this edition of USDA Week In Review, from SNAP to work, more local food, and getting moving at USDA. For more information go to: www.usda.gov www.fns.usda.gov www.ams.usda.gov www.dm.usda.gov www.flickr.com/photos/usdagov…
New Funding for Childhood Obesity Prevention Programs
USDA grant funding is helping colleges and universities develop obesity prevention programs targeting youth. Rod Bain has the story. New Funding for Childhood Obesity Prevention Programs…
Crop Insurance Support for Beginning Farmers and Ranchers
What are some ways USDA is helping beginning farmers and ranchers through its risk management offerings? Rob Bain reports. Crop Insurance Support for Beginning Farmers and Ranchers…
Administrator Dolcini Comments on USDA’s ARC/PLC Extension
Dolcini Val Dolcini, administrator of USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) commented today updating USDA plans to extend the deadline for election of the Agricultural Risk Coverage (ARC) or Price Loss…
Women in Agriculture Through Photography
…in agriculture through a photo exhibit at the Department headquarters in Washington, DC. Cathy Isom has the story. Women in Agriculture To see the Farm Her exhibit, go to www.farmher.com….
USDA Extends ARC and PLC Deadlines
…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…