…management decisions and conservation practices of farmers and ranchers also enhance environmental quality, provide recreational opportunities and offer social benefits.” CDFA recognizes there are many farmers and ranchers doing a…
2014 Almond Crop Shows Increases
…and CEO of the Almond Board of California. “Almond acreage has grown consistently over the years as our family farmers have built their businesses sustainably to meet global almond demand.”…
United States – Korea Streamline Organic Trade
Organic processed products certified in the United States or Korea can now be labeled as organic in either country. This will allow American organic farmers, processors, and businesses greater access…
Addressing Farmers Markets Food Safety
Research is looking at making the variety of standards at farmers markets readily available to vendors. AgNet West’s Taylor Hillman has the story. Farmers Markets Standards Vary Assistant Professor at…
Apply for State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program
…assistance to agricultural operations for the implementation of water conservation measures that increase water efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Approximately $10 million has been made available for SWEEP through…
USDA Continues Farm Bill Implementation with Provisions to Help Farmers Manage Risk
…support for beginning farmers that will make crop insurance more affordable and provide greater support when new farmers experience substantial losses. These announcements build on other recent USDA efforts to…
USDA Makes $5 Million in Farm Bill Support for National Clean Plant Network Available
…in savings for the taxpayer. Since enactment, USDA has made significant progress to implement each provision of this critical legislation, including providing disaster relief to farmers and ranchers; strengthening risk…
Agri View: Water Rights
Everett Griner talks about farmers questioning the Water Rights bill in today’s Agri View. Water Rights…
USDA Video: This Week @ USDA June 27
…Party Food Safety Tips – USDA launches a website to help new and beginning farmers – Providing children nutritious meals during the summer For more information: http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/u… http://www.usda.gov/newfarmers http://www.fsis.usda.gov http://www.fns.usda.gov…
CHP Ag Vehicle Inspections for Yuba-Sutter Farmers and Ranchers
Yuba-Sutter Farm Bureau Members On Thursday, July 3rd, a no-tickets, no-fines inspection for Yuba-Sutter farmers and ranchers by California Highway Patrol and the Yuba-Sutter Farm Bureau will be held. This…
Fundraiser for Veterans-to-Farmers Program
A Monterey County program that aims to help veterans into agriculture careers is having a fundraiser this weekend. Sabrina Hill has more. Semper Fresh Farms Fundraiser Brian Showalter and John…
USDA and USTR Name New Members to Agricultural Trade Advisory Committees
…jointly manage the committees. “A primary objective of President Obama’s trade agenda is to unlock economic opportunity for American farmers and ranchers,” said Froman. “As we fight to open markets…
AgNeTVideo: Val Dolcini on Farm Bill Programs
Val Dolcini, California State Executive Director, Farm Service Agency, on USDA meetings to get information to farmers….
AgNeTVideo: Curtis Tarver, NRCS
Curtis Tarver, Assistant State Conservationist with the Natural Resource Conservation Service discusses USDA meetings to help farmers with the farm bill….