Attention California row crop growers, the USDA is rolling out online tools to help you crunch the numbers on what new programs are best for you. Rob Bain has the…
Don’t Miss Farm Bill Program Deadlines
Some of the new farm bill programs have deadlines fast approaching. Rob Bain has more on which ones are coming up. Don’t Miss Farm Bill Program Deadlines…
U.S. House Says No to WOTUS Proposal
…Steve Southerland of Florida, prohibits the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Army Corps of Engineers from finalizing and enforcing a proposed rule that would redefine “waters of the United…
USDA Video: What the Farm Bill Means for New Farmers
…for new farmers. Some of the questions of this discussion were: • What tools does USDA offer new and beginning farmers? • Are there new programs in the Farm Bill…
Lucas Praises House Passage of Bill to Block EPA’s Latest Attack on American Agriculture
…and a lack of understanding of how its actions impact America’s farmers and ranchers. The agency’s latest action would trigger an onslaught of additional permitting and regulatory requirements for our…
Weather Changing Almond Harvest Practices
…water back on their trees. Weather Changing Almond Harvest Practices University of California Cooperative Extension Farm Advisor Franz Niederholzer says the potential loss of yield has growers changing their practices….
USDA Provides $328 Million to Conserve Wetlands and Farmland, Boost Economy
…visit www.nrcs.usda.gov/GetStarted or local USDA service center. President Obama and his administration have supported historic investments in conserving clean air, land and water through programs like ACEP, USDA’s innovative new…
USDA Video: USDA Week In Review Sept. 5
A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. For more information go to: www.usda.gov www.ers.usda.gov www.nrcs.usda.gov www.flickr.com/usdagov www.fsa.usda.gov…
Conservation, Industry Leaders Team Up to Restore Groundwater in California’s Central Valley
…farming areas in the U.S. Agriculture there generates billions of dollars annually in revenue – with a high percentage of local jobs tied to farming. This economic success is threatened,…
California Walnut Objective Measurement Report
…the 2014 Walnut Objective Measurement (O.M.) Survey, officially conducted by the National Agricultural Statistics Service August 1 through August 22, 2014. There were a few samples completed before August 1…
Keeping the Water Conversation Going
…Fresno Grizzlies Farm Grown program brought a water forum to the Central Valley last week. Several water district directors and politicians addressed the crowd, including Congressman David Valadao who said…
Food Expo Gaining National Attention
…know to get involved next year. Food Expo Gaining National Attention The Fresno County Farm Bureau featured the Fresno Food Expo on last night’s episode of their “Valley’s Gold” series….
The Land and Water Conservation Fund at 50
USDA Weekly Column: The Land and Water Conservation Fund at 50: As Important Today as Ever Vilsack Today, September 3, 2014, marks two important 50th anniversaries: the signing of the…
Inaugural Fundraiser Offers Unique Experience
…their Farm Grown Brand over the last few years by holding farm forums before the games, creating a farmers market at Friday night games and supporting education groups like the…