…Environmental Protection, along with the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research. This core group provides local assistance grants and coordinates activities that support sustainable communities by emphasizing strong economies, social…
USDA Extends Application Deadline for Dairy Margin Protection Program to Dec. 19
…tools; expanding access to rural credit; funding critical research; establishing innovative public-private conservation partnerships; developing new markets for rural-made products; and investing in infrastructure, housing and community facilities to help…
USDA Announces Support for Producers of Advanced Biofuel
…oil; and animal fat. Through the Advanced Biofuel Payment Program, USDA supports the research, investment and infrastructure necessary to build a strong biofuel industry that creates jobs and broadens the…
CAPCA Announces New CEO/President
…W. Stark effective February 1, 2015. Gary Schulz departs his current position as President/General Manager of the Raisin Federal and State Marketing Orders responsible for program research, marketing and compliance…
USDA Video: USDA Week In Review November 28
…Agriculture. In this edition of USDA Week In Review, the U.S. Capitol Christmas tree arrives and USDA research brightens the holidays. For more information go to: www.usda.gov www.flickr.com/usdagov www.fs.fed.us www.ars.usda.gov…
Making the Propane Choice Easy
…of propane is a focus for the Propane Education and Research Council. Director of Agriculture Business Development Cinch Munson says they have launched technology-friendly tools to help growers see the…
Propane Engines Good Fit for California
…the Propane Education and Research Council Cinch Munson says in some cases in California, propane just makes sense. Munson said there is an added incentive for a short time to…
USDA Disaster Assistance to Help Thousands of Honeybee, Livestock and Farm-Raised Fish Producers
…including providing disaster relief to farmers and ranchers; strengthening risk management tools; expanding access to rural credit; funding critical research; establishing innovative public-private conservation partnerships; developing new markets for rural-made…
USDA Seeks Input on New Beef Promotion Order
…www.regulations.gov or sent to Beef Promotion, Research, and Information Order; Research and Promotion Division, Room 2096-S; Livestock, Poultry and Seed Program; AMS, USDA, STOP 0249; 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W.; Washington,…
Drought Year Causing Research Uncertainties
Drought conditions are complicating some research projects. Drought Year Causing Uncertainties Less chilling hours for trees in California and especially the central valley has become an increasing concern. Cooperative Extension…
Virus-Resistant Tomato Plant Research
Curly Top Virus-Tomato (Courtesy cdfa.gov) A tomato plant variety resistant from the curly top virus may be on the horizon. Virus-Resistant Tomato Plant Research Researchers are using data from other…
Almond Board Congratulates UC Davis Researchers on Water Conservation Award
Almond Board has supported research by all four California scientists Four University of California, Davis, researchers whose projects the Almond Board of California has supported today received national recognition for…
Leafhopper Deterrent for Tomatoes
Research is trying to get the insect that spreads the curly top virus to realize it doesn’t prefer to feed on tomato plants. Leafhopper Deterrent for Tomatoes The beet leafhopper…
USDA to Provide $4 Million for Honey Bee Habitat
…forests and grasslands and conducting research on pollinators. Additionally, the Economic Research Service (ERS) is currently examining the direct economic costs of the pollinator problem and the associated indirect economic…