…for regulatory updates through the email notification ListServ at: www.cdfa.ca.gov/subscriptions/index.html#planthealth. For questions regarding the regulations or map, please email Dayna Napolillo (dayna.napolillo@cdfa.ca.gov) or Keith Okasaki (keith.okasaki@cdfa.ca.gov) or call (916) 654-0312….
USDA Prepares for 2017 Census of Agriculture
USDA Sends National Agricultural Classification Survey Ahead of 2017 Census of Agriculture In preparation for the 2017 Census of Agriculture, close to one million potential farmers and ranchers will receive…
Incentives for Conservation Reserve Program Participants
…service center or go to www.fsa.usda.gov/conservation. To locate the nearest FSA office, go to http://offices.usda.gov/. Throughout the Obama Administration, USDA has generated thousands of critical partnerships to conserve and protect…
High School, College Students Unaware of Ag Jobs Available
…The survey, sponsored by America’s Farmers Grow Ag Leaders, a Monsanto Fund program, shows just 13 percent of high school and college students are interested in pursuing a career in…
Meeting Growing Demand for Organic Products
…support organic farmers and ranchers as well as those adopting organic practices for the first time. The grants are funded through the Organic Transitions Program (ORG), administered by NIFA and…
EPA: Nutrient Pollution Widespread in Lakes
…activities, and conducting research and development. In September, EPA called upon states and stakeholders to intensify their efforts to reduce nutrient pollution in collaboration with EPA. For more information: https://www.epa.gov/national-aquatic-resource-surveys/nla…
USDA Boosts Healthy Food Access
…this final rule, please visit: http://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/enhancing-retailer-standards-supplemental-nutrition-assistance-program-snap. USDA has taken many steps in the last several years to strengthen SNAP and increase access to healthy foods. Recently, USDA sought retailer volunteers…
Ross Updates Almond Industry on Focus
…major influences. Ross said fiscal stability has been the first priority for Governor Brown and will remain so moving into 2017. “The governor is very transparent, and his priorities have…
Agricultural Relationship Key to China Ambassador Nominee
…Farm Broadcasting news service. From: Iowa.gov Gov. Branstad issues statement on being nominated to serve as the U.S. Ambassador to China Gov. Terry E. Branstad issued the following statement in…
Conservation Opportunities to Improve Water Quality
…learn more about FSA’s conservation programs, visit www.fsa.usda.gov/conservation or contact your local FSA office. To find your local FSA office, visit http://offices.usda.gov/. Throughout the Obama Administration, USDA has generated thousands…
USDA: No Cotton Storage Deficit
…marketing assistance loan in specifically designated outside areas. For further information contact Paul Rodriguez at 816-926-6662 or email Paul.Rodriguez@kcc.usda.gov. USDA works to strengthen and support American agriculture, an industry that…
AFB Duvall Re: Appointment of Pruitt EPA Chief
Pruitt “President-elect Trump’s selection of Scott Pruitt to lead the Environmental Protection Agency is welcome news to America’s farmers and ranchers—in fact, to all who are threatened by EPA’s regulatory…
Record Yields Leading to Storage Crunch
…this season. At the same time, futures markets are also encouraging farmers to store crops well into next year. Cobank says that means the value of grain storage space is…
Market Rallies Lifting Farmers Spirits
A monthly measure of the agriculture economy shows post-harvest price rallies have lifted the spirits of farmers over the past month. The Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer released Tuesday…





















