…face of agriculture needs to be varied in experience, background and knowledge to meet the demand of the 21st century,” said Deputy Secretary Harden. “The 2501 Program enables USDA to…
Agri View: Fuel Questions
Everett Griner talks about the impact on agriculture of propane shortages in today’s Agri View. Fuel Questions…
Dodge Ram Continues Focus on Ag With Certification Program
Following up on a widely popular Super Bowl ad, Dodge trucks continues to focus on the agriculture community. Gary Cooper reports. Dodge Certified Agricultural Dealership Program Complete Interview with Pat…
Sec. Ross in Mexico City for Governor Brown’s Trade Mission
…agriculture, we have several issues that we would like to discuss with the Mexican government – but we must first build upon our already strong relationships and seek opportunities for…
USDA Video: Week In Review July 25
A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. For more information go to: http://www.usda.gov http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/n… http://www.fs.fed.us/…
Farm Broadcasters Visit Salinas
The National Association of Farm Broadcasters is in California this week, learning more about our agriculture here. California network members of the NAFB, AgNet West, organized an agribusiness lunch and…
Weird Al video demonstrates creativity, versatility of CDFA IT programming staff
…Crimes,” but the Elk Grove resident is doing so as a blossoming celebrity. Heather, a software developer at the California Department of Food and Agriculture, produced the visuals for “Word…
Global Food Safety Agreement Signed by China and UC Davis
…Karen Ross, secretary of the California Department of Food and Agriculture. “Food safety will benefit from global scientific collaboration, and new findings will help the food and agriculture sector meet…
USDA Selects 36 Energy Facilities to Accept Biomass Deliveries
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has selected 36 energy facilities in 14 states to accept biomass deliveries supported by the Biomass Crop…
Agri View: Big Boats
Everett Griner talks about the agriculture export business in today’s Agri View. Big Boats…
Disaster Assistance for 2012 Frost or Freeze Fruit Crop Losses Announced
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) assistance for losses to bush or tree fruit crops due to frost or freeze during the…
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Proclaims August 3-9 National Farmers Market Week
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has declared August 3 through 9, 2014, “National Farmers Market Week”. Throughout the week, USDA will celebrate our nation’s thousands of farmers markets, farmers who make…
Help for Rural Californians Suffering Through Drought
…drought continues, let me assure you that the Obama Administration and USDA are committed to increasing investments in the nation’s water infrastructure to mitigate the impact of climate change and…
USDA Provides Aid to 73,000 Rural Californians Impacted by Drought
…reliable water supplies. The National Climate Assessment released earlier this year illustrates the impact of climate change across the country. This announcement is part of broader Obama Administration efforts to…