…Extension Pomology Farm Advisor Rachel Elkins produced a series of short videos on budding, grafting and planting walnut trees in the field. Elkins says this was a way to document…
Agri View: Shift Gears
Everett Griner talks about pick-up trucks no longer being farm vehicles in today’s Agri View. Shift Gears …
Release of Endoparasite for the Biological Control of Asian Citrus Psyllid
…Asian Citrus Psyllid Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service will consider all comments that are received on or before October 20, 2014. For further information or to make a comment…
USDA Expands Access to Credit to Help More Beginning and Family Farmers
…an agricultural field. Also, individuals who own farmland under a different legal entity operating the farm now may be eligible for loans administered by USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA). Producers…
NRCS Seeks Input on 2015 Conservation Priorities for California
…resource priorities for NRCS California to consider as the Agency implements Farm Bill conservation programs in fiscal year 2015. The meeting will be held at the USDA building in Davis…
California Agriculture Leads the Nation in Funding for Specialty Crops
…in underserved communities. Other area of focus include developing and implementing beneficial practices on the farm; training and equipping the next generation of beginning farmers; and preventing and managing pests…
USDA Video: USDA Week In Review October 3
…USDA Week In Review, helping the underprivileged eat healthier, growing local food systems and fighting the spread of rabies. For more information go to: www.usda.gov www.fns.usda.gov www.ams.usda.gov www.aphis.usda.gov www.flickr.com/usdagov www.rurdev.usda.gov…
USDA Invests Nearly $118 Million to Support America’s Specialty Crop Producers
…announcement in Florida. “Specialty crop grants provide a major boost to the rural economies,” said Secretary Vilsack. “Today’s announcement is another example of how USDA is implementing the Farm Bill…
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Announces New Support for America’s Specialty Crop Producers
2014 Farm Bill’s marquee specialty crop programs now providing funding Vilsack Today, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced new funding to help grow Florida’s, and the nation’s, specialty crop industries. Specialty…
EPA Announces $183 Million to Improve Water Quality, Infrastructure in California
Agency highlights water conservation project in the city of Fresno, reducing water use by 25% Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Regional Administrator Jared Blumenfeld announced more than $183 million…
Weekly Column: Farm to School Programs Create New Opportunities for Farmers
…Farm to School programs into more schools and expand opportunity for farmers and ranchers, USDA offers grants, training, and technical assistance. Since the start of our Farm to School Grant…
Record Walnut Production Forecast
…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 for training and scheduling…
Soil Health Takes Main Stage at California State Board of Food and Agriculture Meeting on Oct. 7th
…Soil health has taken a central role in global discussions on climate change, wildlife protection, and sustainable farming practices. The USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) recently launched a new…
Merced County Farm Bureau Hosting the 3rd Annual FARM2U Day
The Merced County Farm Bureau will be hosting the 3rd Annual FARM2U Day at the Merced County Fairgrounds on Thursday, October 9, 2014. From 8:30am-1pm over 3,000 third-grade students from…