…fresh food systems, Expanding access to specialty crops in underserved communities, Developing school and community gardens and farm-to-school programs, Enhancing the competitiveness of specialty crop farmers, including Native American and…
USDA Helps Open and Expand Export Markets for U.S. Agriculture through 2014 Farm Bill Programs
…through the 2014 Farm Bill. USDA will begin accepting applications for 2015 export development program funding on April 17, 2014. “Now that Congress has passed the Farm Bill, USDA is…
Changes Coming to All Truck Models
…significantly reduce emissions from the trucking industry. These guidelines will change how auto makers make all of their trucks, including light duty models popular on the farm. Truck Changes Coming…
Antique Farm Equipment Show April 25-27
The International Agri-Center will host the 22nd Annual California Antique Farm Equipment Show, April 25-27, 2014 in Tulare, California. The event will showcase the agriculture industry’s heritage with a focus…
Join the University of California in a One-Day Science Project on May 8th
…resources from the nation’s public, land-grant universities to its farmers, youth and communities. “UC Cooperative Extension is all about science and service,” said Barbara Allen-Diaz, UC vice president for the…
Officials Considering PEDv Mandatory Reporting
The USDA is currently evaluating additional options for addressing porcine epidemic virus which may include mandatory reporting of outbreaks. The government is looking to better track the disease that has…
Sign-Up Begins Today for USDA Disaster Assistance Programs Restored by Farm Bill
More than 2,000 Farm Service Agency Offices Across the Country Stand Ready to Assist WASHINGTON, April 15, 2014 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that starting today, eligible farmers and…
Livestock Producers Sign-up for USDA Assistance Programs Starts Tomorrow
…USDA Assistance programs starting tomorrow. California State Director of USDA Farm Service Directory Val Dolcini says they are expecting a lot of applications. Sign-up for USDA Assistance Programs Starts Tomorrow…
USDA Announces Funding to Train and Educate Next Generation of Farmers and Ranchers
…next generation of agricultural producers through the Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program (BFRDP). “USDA is committed to the next generation of America’s farmers and ranchers because they represent the…
USDA Video: Training the Next Generation of Farmers and Ranchers
USDA has announced funding under the new Farm Bill to train and educate the next generation of farmers and ranchers. For more information: http://www.nifa.usda.gov/newsroom/new……
USDA Video: This Week @ USDA April 11
A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. For more information: http://www.ars.usda.gov/main/main.htm http://www.ars.usda.gov/main/site_mai… http://www.ars.usda.gov/research/proj……
Innovation Awards Return to Regional Food Show
…debuted at the 2013 Fresno Food Expo New Product Awards from 32 different San Joaquin Valley-based companies. Products entered last year ranged from Phillips Farms Finger Limes and Gerawan Farming’s…
USDA Report Changed Figures for Wheat, Rice and Corn
…world production. Susan Carter reports with USDA Chief Economist Joe Glauber. Glauber also outlines some changes in USDA’s forecasts for livestock. USDA Report Changed Figures for Wheat, Rice and Corn…
Citrus Industry This Week: Crop Forecast; Insecticide Exemption
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week from Florida includes the latest citrus crop forecast from USDA, land value information and details on a new insecticide exemption. Want to learn…