Following an announcement by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack on May 29, 2015, the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) today announced that all 50 states, the Commonwealth…
First Detection of Asian Citrus Psyllid in Citrus Orchard Reported
…nursery stock and citrus fruit will be established by the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) to prevent the spread of this serious plant pest to other citrus-growing sites….
House Passes Bill to Repeal Mandatory COOL for Beef, Pork, and Chicken
…export partners,” said Rep. Jim Costa (D-CA), Ranking Member of the House Agriculture Committee’s Livestock and Foreign Agriculture Committee. “Today, the House of Representatives continued the work started in the…
Ag. Secretary Discusses Economic Benefits of Thriving Forests and Communities during Wyoming Visit
Vilsack Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack toured several sites on the Bridger-Teton National Forest to highlight how recreation and outdoor experiences contribute to economic vitality and sustained quality of life for…
Communicating the Future of Agriculture
Cathy Isom checks out one way we are bridging the gap between the farmer and consumer. Future of Ag…
House Votes To Repeal ‘COOL,’ Senate Urged To Follow
…no doubt that almost every state in the nation will feel the economic pain.” The House approved by a vote of 300-131 H.R. 2393, sponsored by House Committee on Agriculture…
USDA Invests $6.7 Million in 544 Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Projects Nationwide
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA is investing more than $6.7 million in 544 renewable energy and energy efficiency projects nationwide. Secretary Vilsack made the announcement during a…
EPA Abused Rulemaking Process, AFBF General Counsel Steen Tells Senate
…that agencies take honest account of the thoughts and concerns of the regulated public,” Steen said. “Legitimate concerns over how the rule would affect agriculture, in particular, were subtly twisted…
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack, Interior Secretary Jewell Outline Wildfire Threat During Upcoming Fire Season
Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack and Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell today announced above average fire activity projections for the upcoming 2015 fire wildfire season. To view the National…
CDFA’s Commitment to Eradicate the Japanese Beetle
Photo by Bruce Marlin The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is currently working on a pair of Japanese beetle eradication projects in Sacramento County, in the communities of…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for June 9
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill. To listen or subscribe [display_podcast] Subscribe in a reader…
Packages Disaster Protection with Loans
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) State Executive Director, Oscar Gonzales, today announced that producers who apply for FSA farm loans also will be offered the opportunity…
Farm Service Agency County Committee Nomination Period Begins June 15
The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced that the nomination period for local Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committees begins on Monday, June 15, 2015. “Through the county committees, farmers…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for June 8
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill. To listen or subscribe [display_podcast] Subscribe in a reader…