…performance; use of soil amendments and airjection; and distribution uniformity geared toward increasing irrigation efficiency, soil mapping and nutrient management. Topics will cover crops such as almonds, citrus, olives, peaches,…
Celebrate National Pollinator Week this Friday at USDA
…like honey bees, native bees, birds, bats, butterflies and other animals perform vital but often unnoticed services. They pollinate crops like apples, blueberries, strawberries, melon, peaches, potatoes, vanilla, almonds, coffee…
USDA Seeks Applications for Grants to Provide Development Support to Rural Cooperatives
…be awarded prior to September 30, 2015. The recipients will have one year to utilize the awarded funds. The application deadline is July 30, 2015. For additional information, see Page…
House Passes Bill to Repeal Mandatory COOL for Beef, Pork, and Chicken
…intention to seek more than $3 billion in retaliatory sanctions against U.S. exports. This would extend far beyond the agriculture industry and would hurt nearly every sector of the U.S….
Almond Board: Pollinator Report and Honey Bees
…Christi Heintz. Sabrina Hill reports. Almond Update 6-11-15 For more on Project Apis m. visit its website. For more on pollinators from the Almond Board, visit its website at www.almonds.com/growers/pollination….
PMA Issues Statement of the Country-of-Origin Labeling Amendments Act
…fresh produce from the U.S., this adverse ruling threatens to jeopardize over $1 billion in produce exports to Canada and Mexico through direct impact of tariffs which will make exports…
U.S. Scores A WTO Win Versus India
The World Trade Organization again sided with the U.S. on claims that a ban by India on some of our ag exports does not comply with WTO trade rules. U.S….
USDA Seeks Applications for Grants to Help Repair Housing in Rural Communities
…page 28943 of the May 20, 2015 Federal Register. USDA is making up to $3.3 million in grants available in Fiscal Year 2015. Pre-applications are due by 5:00 p.m. Eastern…
Commodity Groups Meet to Review Sustainability Progress, Share Ideas for the Future
…represented including almonds, grapes, tomatoes, and other fruits and vegetables. “If we are going to continue to successfully grow healthy and nutritious food in California, we need to extend our…
Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Updated Forecast for U.S. Agricultural Exports
…goods. In the combined 20 countries where the United States has free trade agreements, agricultural exports have remained relatively steady so far this fiscal year. Exports to countries where the…
USDA Seeks Applications for Grants to Help Socially-Disadvantaged Producers
…notice is $175,000. More information on how to apply can be found on page 28937 of the May 20 Federal Register. Applications submitted by mail must be postmarked by July…
Statement by Bob Stallman, Regarding Senate Passage Of Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities And Accountability Act of 2015
Bob Stallman “The U.S. leads the world in agricultural exports thanks to the hard work and ingenuity of American farmers and ranchers. Creating new partnerships and expanding access to international…
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Statement on Senate Passage of Trade Promotion Authority
…in both parties dating back to the Carter Administration all support trade promotion authority because export sales are vital for U.S. agriculture. Last year, agricultural exports totaled more than $150…
The California Kitchen: Cherry Almond Pound Cake
…1 Lb of Butter 1 Lb Sugar 2 t Baking Powder 1 Cup Roasted Almonds To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California…