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California almond farmers face tough choices due to drought – From the Associated Press

Posted on February 24, 2014 by Office of Public Affairs

Alan Thompson of G&F Agri Service LLC looks at a tree as he manages a crew of heavy equipment operators that removed an almond orchard at Baker Farming Company in Firebaugh, Calif., on Monday, Feb. 3, 2014. The state’s drought … Continue reading →

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Preliminary 2012 Census Results Provide a Snapshot of California Agriculture

Posted on February 20, 2014 by Office of Public Affairs

 2012_California_Preliminary_Data_Release_PPT USDA Press Release on Preliminary 2012 Census Data  

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Governor Brown, Legislative Leaders Announce Emergency Drought Legislation

Posted on February 19, 2014 by Office of Public Affairs

Governor’s Office Press Release –http://www.gov.ca.gov/news.php?id=18415   2-19-2014 SACRAMENTO – With California experiencing its worst water shortage crisis in modern history, Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today joined Senate President pro Tem Darrell Steinberg and Assembly Speaker John A. Pérez to … Continue reading →

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USDA Announces Fiscal Year 2015 Farm to School Grants to Continue Efforts to Increase Local Foods in Eligible Schools

Posted on February 19, 2014 by Office of Public Affairs

USDA Press Release: WASHINGTON, D.C., Feb. 19, 2014 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the release of a request for applications for the third round of USDA’s Farm to School grants, including the addition of a new funding track. … Continue reading →

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An American Grown State Dinner – Featuring America’s Cut Flower Industry

Posted on February 19, 2014 by Office of Public Affairs

From the USDA Blog – Last week, President and Mrs. Obama hosted France’s President, Francois Hollande for a State Dinner on the South Lawn of the White House. State Dinners are a way to celebrate U.S. relations with international friends … Continue reading →

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Cracking down on California grease thieves – from Reuters

Posted on February 13, 2014 by Office of Public Affairs

Watch video of a grease theft By Sharon Bernstein California is trying to find new ways to catch thieves who steal used cooking grease from restaurants in hopes of making money by selling it to companies that turn it into alternative biofuels. … Continue reading →

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USDA’s Emergency Conservation Program Approved for Drought Assistance in Multiple California Counties

Posted on February 12, 2014 by Office of Public Affairs

USDA News Release USDA California Farm Service Agency (FSA) State Executive Director Val Dolcini has announced Emergency Conservation Program (ECP) availability for multiple counties in California. ECP provides emergency funding and technical assistance to farmers and ranchers to rehabilitate farmland … Continue reading →

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Record grape crop – USDA releases preliminary crush report

Posted on February 10, 2014 by Office of Public Affairs

California’s 2013 crush totaled a record high 4,685,075 tons, up 7 percent from the previous record high 2012 crush of 4,387,434 tons.  Red wine varieties accounted for the largest share of all grapes crushed, at 2,405,942 tons, up 5 percent … Continue reading →

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President Obama plans February 14 visit to Fresno to discuss drought – from the Fresno Bee

Posted on February 10, 2014 by Office of Public Affairs

By John Ellis The White House announced Friday that President Barack Obama will come to Fresno on Feb. 14 to discuss the drought and federal efforts to deal with it. A White House official said further details about the president’s … Continue reading →

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Addressing California’s Water Challenges Through Action and Collaboration – From the USDA

Posted on February 10, 2014 by Office of Public Affairs

From the USDA Blog California is in the throes of the worst drought in the 160 years during which records have been kept. As a result, the state’s overextended water system is in crisis. All segments of California’s economy— one … Continue reading →

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