…the Sacramento Valley area and increase the reliability of the California water supply. It was made possible through USDA’s Community Facilities direct loan program. USDA Announces Funding for CA Water…
USDA Actively Addressing Rural Veterinary Shortages
Steps are being taken to address veterinary shortages in areas throughout the country. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) has distributed $10 million…
Still Time to Submit Written Comments to USDA About Future Priorities
The in-person listening sessions may be over, but the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) will still be accepting written comments for about another…
Tariff Relief Payments Near $840 Million
In an attempt to lessen the burden on farmers hurt by the trade war with China, USDA offered up a tariff relief package with three main program bundled in. The…
Cell-Cultured Meat Products to Be Regulated by Both USDA and FDA
…both the FDA’s experience regulating cell-culture technology and living biosystems and the USDA’s expertise in regulating livestock and poultry products for human consumption. USDA and FDA are confident that this…
Several Conservation Projects Recognized at CARCD Annual Convention
…California’s State Conservationist for USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), and CARCD Executive Director Karen Buhr. COURTESY OF NRCS: Drew Mather “We’re highlighting the partnerships that we have with the…
New Biosecurity Campaign to Protect Live Poultry
…work together to defend our nation’s flocks.” USDA launched a new web page for the campaign at www.aphis.usda.gov/animalhealth/defendtheflock where anyone can find important information about protecting their flocks from disease….
USDA Invests to Support Military Veterans Pursuing Farming and Ranching Careers
…about NIFA’s impact on agricultural science, visit www.nifa.usda.gov/impacts, sign up for email updates or follow us on Twitter @USDA_NIFA, #NIFAimpacts. USDA wants to ensure that veterans looking to return home,…
Agricultural Stewardship of Water Highlighted in Survey
…is a heavy user of water, and there’s no mistaking that that’s the case,” said Donald Bias, Chief of Census Planning for the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. “This information…
USDA Partners with Communities to Bring High-Speed Broadband e-Connectivity Infrastructure to Rural Areas
…USDA photo by Preston Keres “In the modern economy, rural broadband is a lifeline to quality of life and economic opportunity,” Hazlett said. “With that impact, USDA is fiercely committed…
Women Are Out-Earning Men in the Business of Farming
…positions. According to the latest statistical data available from the USDA Census of Agriculture, women comprised 30 percent of American farm operators in 2012. In California, the percentage of female…
Important Industry Insight Offered at Latino Farmer Conference
…Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT) and the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). A significant portion of the conference was aimed at outreach to the agricultural community to make farmers…
USDA, Dairy Farmers Mark Start of the California Federal Milk Marketing Order
…FMMO and those who will have the option to opt-in. The entire record of the rulemaking is available at www.ams.usda.gov/caorder. Source: USDA/Agricultural Marketing Service Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products…
Secretary Perdue on Dept. of Labor Rulemaking on H-2A Visa Program
…farmers find the workers they need to continue to feed, fuel, and clothe the United States and the world.” Source: USDA Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026…