Preliminary results are out from the new Census of Agriculture, but what do the numbers mean? Analysing the 2012 Preliminary Census of Ag numbers Sponsored ContentBeef on Dairy Industry Report …
Young Farmers Need to Fill the ‘Donut Hole’
A leading agricultural economist is concerned about Census of Ag data showing fewer farmers in the 40 to 55 year old age group. Rod Bain fills us in. Young farmers need …
Benifits of New Healthcare Law to Rural Residents
As the number of people signing up for healthcare insurance increases, the benefits are already being seen, according to USDA’s top official. Here is Susan Carter. Benifits of new healthcare …
New Healthcare Enrollment Numbers Increase
Susan Carter tells us a new Health and Human Services report out Friday shows enrollment in the Health Insurance Marketplace continues to rise. New healthcare enrollment numbers increase Sponsored ContentBeef …
Resolve Ag Trade Issues to Reach TTIP Deal
Top US officials say resolving agricultural trade issues is essential for the TTIP or Trans-Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership to pass muster. Resolve ag trade issues to reach TTIP deal …
Working out the final parts of TPP
Despite some lingering issues, Trans Pacific Partnership member nations are meeting to try that regional trade deal. Rod Bain has the story. Working out the final parts of TPP Sponsored …
AgNeTVideo: Westlands Water District on Zero Allocation
Gayle Holman, public affairs representative with the Westlands Water District, discusses the zero water allocation and what this means for the state’s agriculture. Sponsored ContentBeef on Dairy Industry Report Highlights …
AgNeTVideo: Fresno County Agriculture Commissioner on Water Crisis
Fresno County Ag Commissioner Les Write tells AgNet West what growers, other business owners and the general public can expect due to the water crisis. Sponsored ContentBeef on Dairy Industry …
AgNeTVideo: Community Food Bank CEO on Expected Need Due to Water Crisis
Community Food Bank President and CEO Andy Souza tells AgNet West how they’re preparing for the expected need increase that will be caused by the drought. Sponsored ContentBeef on Dairy …
Water Crisis Results from Years of Inaction
Today’s announcement by the federal Central Valley Project that it will deliver no water to most of its farm customers highlights the lack of investment California has made in new …
USDA Video: This Week @ USDA February 21
A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. For more information: http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/u… http://www.usda.gov/oce/ Sponsored ContentBeef on Dairy Industry Report Highlights Growth and …
Bay Delta Conservation Plan Public Review Period Extended 60 Days
180-day period responds to public requests for addition time to review and comment Lead state and federal agencies today extended the public comment period for the Draft Bay Delta Conservation …
Fresno County Farm Bureau Issues Statement on Water Supply for County’s Federal Water Contractors
Fresno County Farm Bureau has issued the following statement in response to today’s announcement of the non-existent federal surface water supplies for Fresno County farmers: The statement by CEO/Executive Director …
U.S. Bureau of Reclamation Announces Zero Water Allocation for California Farms
FRESNO, CA – Today the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation announced an initial zero water allocation for south-of-Delta Central Valley Project agricultural water service contractors. This comes as no surprise due …