…Valley. Authored by Congressman David Valadao (CA-21), the bill is a regional, collaborative and bi-partisan effort that will ease the water supply issues plaguing communities, schools, farms, farm laborers and…
California to the Midwest: Hops Farm Tour
…to the area. She is participating in several farm tours. Here are photos and an interview from a hops farm in Arkansaw, Wis. Hops Farm Interview This slideshow requires JavaScript….
Allergen-Free Peanuts Lead USDA Report Highlighting New Innovations in Ag
…of nitrogen in the soil that is available to a plant, reducing costs for farmers while benefiting the environment; Improved information on non-honey bee pollinators and methods for trapping bees…
Wisconsin Farm Tour
This slideshow requires JavaScript. Sabrina Hill is out today on a Wisconsin farm tour learning about hops farming….
Pruning Importance and Long-Term Goals
Many growers had questions and concerns about pruning in general at a recent avocado meeting. Cooperative Extension Farm Advisor Ben Fabor reminded growers throughout the state about the importance of…
USDA Updates Department Policy for Climate Change Adaptation
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced additional steps it is taking to integrate climate change adaptation into USDA’s programs and operations. These efforts will help ensure taxpayer resources…
RCC Joint Forward Plan Stakeholder Teleconference June 30th
…health and plant health programs in both countries, while maintaining the existing high level of protection in these areas. Under the RCC Joint Forward Plan, you have a critical role…
USDA Seeks Partner Proposals to Protect and Restore Critical Wetlands
…partnerships and achieve greater wetland acreage throughout the nation.” Funding will be provided through the Wetland Reserve Enhancement Partnership (WREP), a special enrollment option under the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program’s…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for June 22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill. To listen or subscribe [display_podcast] Subscribe in a reader…
USDA Working to Further Cut Error Rates in School Meals
The Agriculture Department’s new tool in catching administrative errors in its School Lunch and Breakfast programs. Cathy Isom has more information. School Lunch Tool…
New Water Cuts Tighten Screws on Farmers
…valid right may continue to hold that water or release it for beneficial use.” Responding to the water board’s curtailment announcement, California Farm Bureau Federation President Paul Wenger noted the…
USDA Seeks Applications for Loans and Grants to Support Rural Economic Development
…higher performance.” Funding is being provided through USDA’s Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program (RMAP). The 2014 Farm Bill reauthorized the program through 2018. For Fiscal Year 2015, more than $16 million…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for June 18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill. To listen or subscribe [display_podcast] Subscribe in a reader…
New Report Shows U.S. Biobased Products Industry Contributes $369 Billion
…reauthorized and expanded as part of the 2014 Farm Bill, the USDA BioPreferred program’s purpose is to spur economic development, create new jobs and provide new markets for farm commodities….