…and WHEREAS the severe drought conditions continue to present urgent challenges: water shortages in communities across the state, greatly increased wildfire activity, diminished water for agricultural production, degraded habitat for…
Drought Brings New Attention to Groundwater
…their land.” What farmers and Farm Bureau want out of the discussions about groundwater, Wenger said, “is to protect agricultural water rights in any formulation of new laws or regulations.”…
Ag Secretary Vilsack Announces New Report on Scientific Breakthroughs from USDA in 2013
…every dollar invested in agricultural research returns $20 to the economy. We have accelerated commercialization of federal research and government researchers are working closely with the private sector to develop…
USDA Video: Milk Production Research at USDA
USDA’s Agricultural Research Service is doing innovative research to help farmers get more production from livestock for less cost.For more information:www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahomehttp://www.ars.usda.gov/main/site_mai……
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Announces Additional USDA Actions to Combat Spread of Diseases Among U.S. Pork Producers
…appropriate to continue financing their regular customers. USDA is already providing assistance to researchers looking into this disease, with the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) working with the National Animal Disease…
USDA Loans for Veterans
…Executive Director of the USDA Farm Service Agency, Val Dolcini, in the first installment in our series on farming careers for military veterans. Agricultural Options for Veterans To learn more…
USDA Announces Specialty Crop Block Grant Program-Historic Farm Bill Support Available through State Departments of Agriculture
…projects that help support specialty crop growers, including locally grown fruits and vegetables, through research, programs to increase demand, and more. The historic support provided by the Agricultural Act of…
USDA Helps Open and Expand Export Markets for U.S. Agriculture through 2014 Farm Bill Programs
…government and industry on market development. The past five years represent the strongest period for U.S. agricultural exports in the history of the United States. Farm exports in fiscal year…
Join the University of California in a One-Day Science Project on May 8th
…that all of us will better understand our natural, agricultural and urban communities.” Allen-Diaz invites you to be a scientist for the day by recording your observations on any of…
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…
McNamara Named Agriculturalist of the Year
Farmer and president of the California State Board of Food and Agriculture, Craig McNamara is named Agriculturalist of the Year by the California State Fair. Agriculturalist of the Year For…
Innovation Awards Return to Regional Food Show
…most agriculturally rich and diverse region in the world – California’s San Joaquin Valley. This year marks the introduction of the “Buyer’s Choice” Award, which replaces last year’s “Industry Award,”…
USDA Announces Release Date for the Final 2012 Census of Agriculture Report
WASHINGTON, April 9, 2014 –The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) today announced it will publish the 2012 Census of Agriculture full report on May 2, at…
California Ranked at Bottom of Agribusiness Friendliness Index
…College of Agricultural Sciences has released a new report called the Agribusiness Friendliness Index. It rated the best places for agribusiness in the U.S., and California hits flat with 50th…