Vilsack This morning, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the start of a new risk management program for dairy farmers, known as the Dairy Margin Protection Program. Vilsack announces program for…
It’s a bet! California Grown products on the line in football wager with New Mexico
(From ca.gov-Planting Seeds) CDFA Secretary Karen Ross is wagering a basket of California Grown products on the second annual “Ag Day” football game tonight between Cal Poly San Luis Obispo…
Enrollment for New Dairy Farm Risk Management Program to Begin Sept. 2
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that starting Sept. 2, 2014, farmers can enroll in the new dairy Margin Protection Program. The voluntary program, established by the 2014 Farm Bill,…
Statements from Officials on Dairy Pricing Legislation
CDFA Secretary Karen Ross, Assembly Member Susan Talamantes Eggman and State Senator Cathleen Galgiani have made statements on Dairy Pricing Legislation. Legislation (AB 2730) that was introduced last week to…
California State Board of Food and Agriculture to Discuss Climate Change and CDFA’s Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
…Jr.; Sandra Schubert, California Department of Food and Agriculture; Kerri Steenwerth, USDA Agricultural Research Service; Barbara Allen-Diaz, University of California, Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources; Jeanne Merrill, California Climate…
USDA Reopens Chinese Market Access for California Citrus
…Obama Administration, with Secretary Vilsack’s leadership, has significantly expanded export opportunities and reduced barriers to trade, helping to push agricultural exports to record levels. U.S. agriculture is experiencing its best…
Vilsack Calls CA Wildfire Season ‘Intense’
…more. Vilsack on California Wildfire Season US Ag secretary Tom Vilsack spoke with reporters including us at AgNet West about the costs and impacts on the USDA budget. He gave…
FSA Administrator Juan Garcia Set to Retire
…our relay race of teamwork continues towards that next sunrise.” Garcia will remain in his position until a successor is chosen. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack commented on Garcia’s retirement saying…
Mexico Trade Mission and Ag Labor Issues – Looking Forward
…recruitment agencies. In California, the state would identify agricultural employers that voluntarily commit to using certified recruiters. In the absence of a national immigration solution, This pilot program can be…
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Provides Six-Month Update on Farm Bill Implementation Progress
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced continued progress on implementing the Agricultural Act of 2014 (the 2014 Farm Bill), which President Obama signed into law nearly six months ago on…
New Data Reflects the Continued Demand for Farmers Markets
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) Administrator Anne Alonzo announced today that USDA’s National Farmers Market Directory now lists 8,268 markets, an increase of 76 percent…
As Trade Mission to Mexico Ends, Collaborative Efforts Will Continue
Members of the California agricultural delegation in Mexico City. From left, Craig McNamara, State Board of Food and Agriculture President; Felipe Chavez, Mexico City wholesaler; Chris Rosander, Raisin Administrative Committee;…
California and Mexico – a Win-Win Relationship
…can be a “win-win” relationship like no other. Secretary Ross is in Mexico City as part of the Governor Brown’s Trade Mission. During the trip, Secretary Ross is meeting with…
USDA Announces Grants to Help Veterans and Minority Farmers Get Started in Agriculture
…will build a stronger agricultural future for our country and for the world.” Deputy Secretary Harden made this announcement at the White House during the Future of American Agriculture Champions…