…nearly a decade, members of Congress, state and local officials, industry, agriculture, environmental groups, and the public asked for a rulemaking to provide clarity. The proposed rule clarifies protection for…
Celebrating Farmers
…Ag Day at the Capital and National Ag Day. It also highlights how agriculture is intricately involved in our lives. California Women for Agriculture President Lynn Figone explains. Celebrating Farmers…
Dr. Norman Borlaug Honored on National Ag Day in Washington D.C.
…Julie Borlaug says her grandfather would want to look ahead to see how he could improve more on today’s agriculture instead of reminiscing about the past. Dr. Norman Borlaug Honored…
Lucas: Borlaug’s Legacy
Lucas: Borlaug’s Legacy Reminds Us to Continue Work in Agricultural Research Chairman Frank D. Lucas WASHINGTON – Rep. Frank Lucas, Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee today issued the following…
Medfly Infestation Triggers Quarantine in Central Los Angeles Area
…Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Los Angeles County Agricultural Commissioner, and the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) are working collaboratively on this project. The 88-square mile quarantine is…
Drought Could Affect Food Prices This Year and Next
…climate and location.” On the beef market, the California drought may have the most impact on niche products such as grassfed, organic or natural beef, said Lance Zimmerman, a market…
Americans Eating More Foreign Produce Than Ever Before
…causes. Americans Eating More Foreign Produce Than Ever Before A new report out by the Partnership for New American Economy and the Agriculture Coalition for Immigration Reform shows that in…
NASS Releases 2012 Census of Agriculture Preliminary Results
How is California agriculture changing? Early data released from the 2012 Census of Agriculture shows the ups and downs of farming in this state. NASS Releases 2012 Census of Agriculture…
This Week @ USDA March 21, 2014
A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. For more information: http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/u… http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/u……
USDA Announces Funds to Improve SNAP Employment and Training Programs
WASHINGTON, D.C., March 20, 2014 – The U. S. Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Service today announced the availability of up to $5 million in competitive grants to help…
USDA Announces Growth of U.S. Organic Industry
…Agriculture’s Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative to solve critical organic agriculture issues, priorities, or problems. The program also funds research projects to enhance the ability of organic producers and…
Thousands Visit Ag Day at the Capital
A statewide celebration of agriculture in one of the state’s busiest cities. Thousands of people visited the State Capital building in Sacramento for Ag Day at the Capital. Sabrina Hill…
Focus on Ag Education at Ag Day at the Capital
…steps of the state capital building. They showcase California agriculture. This year some of the attendees have another focus as well. As many as thirty charter busses from around the…
National Ag Day to be Celebrated March 25
National Ag Day is a day to recognize and celebrate the abundance provided by agriculture. National Ag Day to be Celebrated March 25 …