A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In this edition of USDA Week In Review, farming’s future, improving water quality, and…
Farm Bureau Approves Strategic Action Plan for 2015
…ongoing federal initiatives, such as the Waters of the U.S. rule, would give the federal government almost unlimited power to dictate farming practices and impose complex and costly permitting schemes,…
The Fresno Food Expo Celebrates with Agricultural Tour
…Gillum, Vice President of Operations at Busseto Foods; Chuck Nichols, Owner of Nichols Farms; Denver Schutz, Technical Services Manager at Gerawan Farming; Suzanne Palazzo, Vice President of Marketing and Production…
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Makes Major Announcement Regarding Conservation Projects
…at-risk species such as sage grouse and supporting the expansion of environmental markets. All of these investments will benefit ranching and farming operations that will in turn help address natural…
Stallman: Farmers and Ranchers Still Optimistic Despite Washington’s Past Dysfunction
…and ranchers are better off than they were 35 years ago. “That’s why anyone who’s been farming or ranching — or whose family has been farming or ranching — for…
Agri View: Growing Success
Everett Griner talks about blueberry farming hitting a new stride in today’s Agri View. Growing Success…
Agri View: Goat Farming
Everett Griner talks about this rapid growing micro-farming enterprise in today’s Agri View. Goat Farming…
Census of Horticulture Arriving in Mailboxes this Winter
…for producers to provide detailed information on their industry to help ensure the continued growth and sustainability of horticultural farming.” Last conducted in 2009, this census will provide the only…
Agri View: Then and Now
Everett Griner talks about the early inventions that spurred farming in today’s Agri View. Then and Now…
State Wheat Production May Jump in 2015
…in this area, but it’s looking pretty good,” he said. “We just felt like we’re going to be lucky this year. We have a pretty positive outlook.” Dryland farming has…
USDA Provides Greater Protection for Fruit, Vegetable and Other Specialty Crop Growers
…will help new and socially disadvantaged farmers affordably manage risk, making farming a much more attractive business proposition.” To help producers learn more about the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program…
USDA Video: USDA Week In Review December 5
…In Review, lighting the U.S. Capitol Christmas tree, turning wood waste into high strength material, and helping veterans get into farming. For more information go to: www.usda.gov www.flickr.com/usdagov www.fs.fed.us www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome?contentid=2014/11/0252.xml…
Yolo County Farm Wins Prestigious Conservation Award
…including popular on-farm tours, events, children’s summer camp and a farm internship program. “When it comes to farming in ways that promote the long-term health of California’s land, water, wildlife…
Agri View: What’s New?
“I’ve really been ignoring the paperwork lately.” Everett Griner talks about paperwork being a big part of farming in today’s Agri View. What’s New?…