…is it a food safety issue. In coordination with the pork industry, USDA’s Undersecretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs, Greg Ibach, has stated the following enhanced activities to intensify multi-agency…
NRCS Seeks Input on Conservation Priorities for California
…priorities for the Agency to consider as it implements the new 2018 Farm Bill conservation programs. The meeting will be held at the USDA Davis State Office, located at 430…
Perdue Reiterates Need to Restore Original Intent of SNAP
…USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) works to reduce food insecurity and promote nutritious diets among the American people. The agency administers 15 nutrition assistance programs that leverage American’s agricultural abundance to…
WTO Officially Acknowledges Chinese Subsidies Violate Rules
…China to quickly come into compliance with its WTO obligations,” U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer said in a press release. Price support programs can have a significant global impact, which…
PCAs Examine a Top California Grape Challenge: Mealybug
…vineyard to an unaffected one. Movento® insecticide provides long-lasting protection, posing low risk to natural predators, and works well in integrated pest management programs. Trials conducted by the University of…
Researching Additional Scouting Strategies for ACP
…to scout for them,” said Rivera. “I’m trying to figure out what the edge effect is in California so that we can establish IPM programs that implement border sprays.” Rivera…
California Producers Win Prestigious Conservation Award
…resources. Vaughn, who manages a family cattle operation, partners with the Towaliga Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) and NRCS to implement innovative natural resource conservation practices and educational programs….
Almond Matters: Working Through a Wet Bloom Period
…do our disease control programs. Consequently, a lot more fungicides are being applied by air.” The amount of rain California has been receiving may also increase the importance of getting…
Farm Bill Implementation Listening Session Open to Producers
…to existing programs implemented by the Farm Service Agency, Natural Resources Conservation Service and Risk Management Agency. Each agency will take into account stakeholder input when making discretionary decisions on…
FDA Releases New Guidance for Product Recalls
…and outbreak programs, building on our successes, and applying the FDA’s leadership and expertise to protect American families and keep our nation safe,” FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb said in a…
USDA To Host 2018 Farm Bill Implementation Listening Sessions
…stewards by enhancing farm support programs, improving crop insurance, maintaining disaster programs, and promoting and supporting voluntary conservation,” said Under Secretary Northey. “We are seeking input from stakeholders on how…
Almonds Get $6 Million in Trade Promotion Funding
…Board of California $3,185,690 while Blue Diamond will receive $3,715,000 through the Agricultural Trade Promotion Program (ATP). The ATP is one of three USDA programs created to mitigate the effects…
Almond Update: Improvement Grant Deadlines Approaching
…Applications are due for both programs by March 8. Go to Almonds.com/grants-growers for more information. Listen to Cooper’s full interview. Almond Update: Improvement Grant Deadlines Approaching About the Author Taylor…
USDA Launches High-Speed Broadband e-Connectivity Resource Guide
…features 27 USDA programs that support broadband deployment. The easy-to-use resource is a simple guide that allows customers to identify their type of e-Connectivity project and locate resources the federal…