…during routine slaughter inspection. California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) veterinarians, in coordination with their counterparts at the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), began testing herds that may…
USDA Taking On Climate Change
The USDA is taking a cold hard look at climate change. Susan Carter reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
Census of Agriculture Past Due
…The agency of the USDA responsible for the Census of Agriculture now begins work to collect remaining outstanding survey forms. The deadline for turning in the forms has now passed,…
Breaking News: US Cattle Inventory Lowest in 61 Years
The latest USDA inventory of the nation’s cattle herd has some startling numbers. Gary Crawford reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
Major Cattle Report Coming This Friday
An upcoming USDA report may give some indication on the future direction of the beef cattle business. Gary Crawford reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
California Students Win USDA Contest
…Report Christina Flores from California State University, Fresno; Francisco Rodriguez from California State University, Stanislaus; and Sergio Toro from San Diego State University will all be attending the USDA’s 2013…
College Students To Learn About Ag Careers
Selected college students will get a chance to learn more about agricultural careers during USDA’s upcoming annual Agricultural Outlook Forum. Rod Bain reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
USDA Microloans for Small Farms
A new USDA program can help beginning farmers get a boost. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to Open or Download Audio Report The USDA has a new way to help…
Ag Sec Vilsack: Complete 2012 Census of Agriculture
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Reminds Producers to Complete 2012 Census of Agriculture Census Information a Vital Tool for Evaluating USDA Programs and Services WASHINGTON, Jan. 17, 2013-Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack this…
Citrus Watch: Damage Reports Increase
…now well over $20-million. USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey says the worst is over, but those damage totals are just starting to come in. He says while there is some damage,…
USDA Announces Speakers for Ag Forum
…on speakers and registration, click here. Complete USDA news release below: USDA Announces Speakers for the 2013 Agricultural Outlook Forum Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, former Senator Thomas Daschle to speak…
Rice Predictions for 2013
…rice considered, California is the second largest rice-growing state in the US. And for rice growers this year, most of whom are in the Sacramento Valley, the USDA says they…
Another Drop for Cotton
…plantings. USDA Chief Economist Joe Glauber says prices dropped in 2012 from the 88 to 90 cents per pound of 2011 and another drop is expected this year. Prices could…
California Counties Named Disaster Areas
…counties are now eligible for low interest emergency loans from USDA’s Farm Service Agency. Interested farmers can contact their local USDA Service Centers for more information on eligibility requirements and…