California to get more than $5 million from USDA for agricultural innovation

The U.S. Department of Agriculture will steer more than $5 million to California agriculture and conservation projects as part of a $26.6-million national campaign to bring innovation to the sector.The funds are to be matched by the recipients, largely public agencies, educational institutions and private conservation and agricultural groups, bringing the total investment to about $59 million, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced Thursday.  Read More