Organic food production is still changing. Everett Griner explains. Organic Growth…
USDA Announces Additional Support for Small and Midsized Farmers and Ranchers
…today include: $7 million in grant awards to 10 universities to develop programs that will assist small and medium-sized farmers grow their operations, enhance their production and become economically viable….
Meeting to Focus on Future of CA Ag
…On average, California agriculture supports approximately 400,000 on-farm jobs related to crop production, harvesting and overall farming. This does not include the non-farm jobs directly related to agriculture such as…
Governor Brown Issues Executive Order to Redouble State Drought Actions
…and WHEREAS the severe drought conditions continue to present urgent challenges: water shortages in communities across the state, greatly increased wildfire activity, diminished water for agricultural production, degraded habitat for…
Ag Secretary Vilsack Announces New Report on Scientific Breakthroughs from USDA in 2013
…of milk by 2020); Oat concentrates, a digestible, functional food from oats licensed for the production of Calorie-Trim and Nutrim; A new process for turning old tires into zinc fertilizer;…
Beet Curley Top Virus Update
…organic pesticides on the beet leafhopper. Results of this trial will be included in the next report. Kern County Western Kern County remains very dry and void of substantial winter…
USDA Video: Milk Production Research at USDA
USDA’s Agricultural Research Service is doing innovative research to help farmers get more production from livestock for less cost.For more information:www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahomehttp://www.ars.usda.gov/main/site_mai……
USDA Announces Specialty Crop Block Grant Program-Historic Farm Bill Support Available through State Departments of Agriculture
…research through standard and green initiatives, Enhancing food safety, Developing new/improved seed varieties and specialty crops, Controlling pests and diseases, Creating organic and sustainable production practices, Establishing local and regional…
USDA Helps Open and Expand Export Markets for U.S. Agriculture through 2014 Farm Bill Programs
…Wine Promotion Coalition $988,092 Organic Trade Association $746,912 Pear Bureau Northwest $2,926,873 Pet Food Institute $1,361,288 Raisin Administrative Committee $827,922 Southern United States Trade Association $5,874,329 Sunkist Growers, Inc. $2,372,577…
Join the University of California in a One-Day Science Project on May 8th
…at the same time contribute to a statewide understanding of how widespread local food production is throughout California. “It’s becoming more important to understand where our food comes from and…
Sign-Up Begins Today for USDA Disaster Assistance Programs Restored by Farm Bill
…of water transported to livestock during drought, and more. Crop records may include purchase receipts for eligible trees, bushes, or vines, seed and fertilizer purchases, planting and production records, and…
Innovation Awards Return to Regional Food Show
…Prima® Peach Consumer Packaging to ENZO Basil-Infused Organic EVOO and Sayula Gourmet Hot Peanut Sauce – all highlighting the rich diversity of food and beverage products coming from the region….
USDA Report Changed Figures for Wheat, Rice and Corn
Most of the April Crop Report changes are for world production. Susan Carter reports with USDA Chief Economist Joe Glauber. Glauber also outlines some changes in USDA’s forecasts for livestock….
USDA Announces Release Date for the Final 2012 Census of Agriculture Report
…the national, state and county levels. The publication will include highly anticipated data on a range of topics, including agricultural practices, conservation, organic production, as well as traditional and specialty…