Kevin Shea, Administrator of USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, telling the House Agriculture Committee that USDA has trimmed the time required to get new biotech crops approved and …
Water Cuts Threaten Rice Field Bird Habitat
With rice harvest underway, Sacramento Valley farmers say they’re concerned about getting autumn water on fields for crop decomposition and habitat for migrating birds. Officials have not announced final decisions …
Farm Bill Dollars Back U.S. Forest Service Projects
Some may not realize U.S. Forest Service programs are funded in part as part of the Farm Bill. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals …
Potential Sequestration Impacts on Some USDA Agencies
How might current sequestration levels, if not adjusted in budget negotiations, impact some USDA agencies next fiscal year? Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals …
State Legislative Session Ends in Flurry of Votes
State legislators worked into the night last week voting on a slew of bills that will have an impact on California agriculture. The governor now has until Oct. 11 to …
Farm City Newsday Podcast for September 18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill. To listen or subscribe Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals …
Rural Home-ownership – Part 2
Everyone knows homes will eventually need repairs and some type of modifications. Today Cathy Isom tells us about the USDA program offering home modification help. Rural Home-ownership-2 More details and …
Agri View: First Farmer
Everett Griner talks about George Washington also a farmer in today’s Agri View. First Farmer Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt RamseyNovember …
The California Kitchen: Artichoke Spinach Dip
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing artichoke spinach dip with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here’s what you’ll need: Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those …
Sales from US Organic Farms up 72 Percent
Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) released the results of the 2014 Organic Survey, which show that 14,093 certified and exempt organic farms in the …
2015-2016 Blue Jacket Bonanza Program
The Yuba-Sutter Farm Bureau Fund for Ag Education 501 is proud to announce the application period for the 2015-2016 Blue Jacket Bonanza program is now open. The program is made …
Monterey Mushrooms Awards $204,000 in Scholarships
147 children of Monterey Mushrooms employees will receive a combined $204,128 in scholarship awards for the 2015-16 academic year. Dependent children of full-time employees are eligible to apply for a …
FSA Offers Help for CA Farmers, Ranchers Affected by Fires
The USDA Farm Service Agency has programs that can help California farmers and ranchers affected by wildfires. Sabrina Hill talks with FSA Administrator Val Dolcini. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk …
California Milk Marketing Order Hearing Next Week
A public hearing is scheduled for next week for the proposed federal milk marketing order for California dairy. Sabrina Hill has more. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those …