…2013 and 2014. “For more than a decade, Quintec has been an important part of powdery mildew management programs in many specialty crops, including lettuce, strawberries and peppers,” says Jim…
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack, Interior Secretary Jewell Outline Wildfire Threat During Upcoming Fire Season
…Service and Interior programs that have already been cut over the last 20 years, including programs that can help keep forests and rangelands healthy and reduce the threat and cost…
Farm Service Agency County Committee Nomination Period Begins June 15
…operating loans, they make decisions on disaster and conservation programs, emergency programs, commodity price support loan programs and other agricultural issues. Members serve three-year terms. Nationwide, there are about 7,800…
World Ag Expo Presents Valley Children’s Hospital with $36,350 Check
…World Ag Expo and Valley Children’s Hospital,” said Jerry Sinift, Chief Executive Officer, International Agri-Center. “We’re pleased to support Valley Children’s and the community through programs at World Ag Expo.”…
Forest Service Chief Invites Public Participation in National Get Outdoors Day
…and appreciate the special settings, natural treasures and amenities of our national forests and grasslands.” Nationwide, many Forest Service locations will provide free recreational and educational activities. Some events are…
The Western View: Saving Butterflies
…to work on solutions. The US Fish and Wildlife Service created citizen scientist programs which help monitor the health of the species by volunteers and professionals. Federal funds were dedicated…
Commodity Groups Meet to Review Sustainability Progress, Share Ideas for the Future
…Several of the groups have already made key gains, due in part to ongoing programs which were highlighted during the meeting. A sample of these programs include: The Almond Board…
Farm Bureau Rural Entrepreneurship Challenge Open for Applications Through June 30
…include farms or ranches, value-added food processing, food hubs, community-supported agriculture programs (CSAs), farm-to-table restaurants and farmers’ markets. Businesses indirectly related to food and agriculture include support services such as…
USDA Has Many Programs to Help Biofuels Industry
…gas stations to sell higher ethanol blends of gas is only one part of a comprehensive effort to boost the biofuels industry. USDA Has Many Programs to Help Biofuels Industry…
Water Board Says More Rights Will be Curtailed Soon
…program’s conservation requirements by June 1, and the state water board said it will conduct spot checks during the growing season. Riparian water rights are held by those who own…
Dairy Farmer Recognized for Helping Endangered Bird
…Frank Mendonsa receives recognition from a representative of Audubon California for his effort in protecting the tricolored blackbird Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Assistant State Conservationalist for Programs, Allan Forkey,…
USDA Reminds Farmers to Certify Conservation Compliance
…have a certification form on file since it’s required for participation in most USDA programs including marketing assistance loans, farm storage facility loans and disaster assistance. However, farmers who only…
Legislation Introduced in House to Repeal COOL
…labeling efforts, efforts that give consumers the information they are looking for and reward producers all along the supply chain for meeting specifications,” said Ellis. “Programs like Born and Raised…
Vilsack: New Investments in Water Conservation, Resilience Across Drought-Stricken States
…more about and EQIP and other NRCS programs. Today’s announcement was made possible by the 2014 Farm Bill. The 2014 Farm Bill builds on historic economic gains in rural America…