…million in conservation funding is being invested to help landowners protect and restore key farmlands, grasslands and wetlands across the nation. The USDA initiative will benefit wildlife and promote outdoor…
California Walnut Objective Measurement Report
…the primary limbs and reachable with a twelve-foot ladder. Measurements are made on the trunk, each primary, and each split leading to and including the accessible branch. The sample tree…
Drought Lessons from a Sheep Rancher
…of Glenn Nader, a UC Cooperative Extension farm advisor based in Yuba City, Thompson took the initiative to research wood ash on his own, going as far as to establish…
USDA Reopens Chinese Market Access for California Citrus
…Strong agricultural exports contribute to a positive U.S. trade balance, create jobs, boost economic growth and support President Obama’s National Export Initiative goal of doubling all U.S. exports by the…
USDA Grants for Rural Areas
USDA is seeking applications for grants to increase economic opportunity and improve the quality of life in rural areas. Susan Carter has more. Rural Community Development Initiative…
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Provides Six-Month Update on Farm Bill Implementation Progress
…Initiative: On March 17, NIFA released a Notice of Funding Availability for the Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative, with $20 million available in FY 2014. Specialty Crop Research Initiative…
New Data Reflects the Continued Demand for Farmers Markets
…stronger partnerships. Farmers market development is a cornerstone of USDA’s Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food Initiative, which coordinates the Department’s policy, resources, and outreach efforts related to local and…
Some Row Crop Prices Saving Big Losses
Growers have had to roll with the punches when it comes to drought issues and well problems. Tulare County farmer Jerry Silva says he was definitely going to grow alfalfa…
CDFA benefits from new training initiative that helps State improve efficiency, cut red tape
CDFA Secretary Karen Ross (center) with the Department’s Lean 6 Sigma Training graduates. From left, Animal Health and Food Safety Services director Dr. Annette Jones, division analyst Kimberly McCarthy, Division…
Global Food Safety Agreement Signed by China and UC Davis
…committed to be front and center on the critical issues of food security, sustainability and health,” said UC President Janet Napolitano. She recently launched the UC Global Food Initiative as…
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Proclaims August 3-9 National Farmers Market Week
…Food Initiative, which coordinates the Department’s policy, resources, and outreach efforts related to local and regional food systems. Secretary Vilsack has identified strengthening local food systems as one of the…
CVCB Celebrates San Joaquin Valley Agribusiness With The Valley Grown For You Campaign
Daniel J. Doyle, Chief Executive Officer of Central Valley Community Bank (CVCB), is pleased to announce the Valley Grown For You campaign – an initiative designed to promote San Joaquin…
USDA and USTR Name New Members to Agricultural Trade Advisory Committees
…William Braswell Florida Blueberry Growers Brett Erickson Texas International Produce Association Jake Lewin Organic Certification CCOF Certification Services, LLC Mathew M. McInerney Western Growers Association Melissa Poole Roll Global Mark…
Cap-and-Trade Program Topic of Meeting
The California State Board of Food and Agriculture will hear about a new University of California initiative concerning food, and focus on the state’s Cap-and-Trade Program and other environmental market…