WASHINGTON (February 4, 2014) – The National Corn Growers Association thanked members of the Senate for their passage today, with a 68-32 vote, of the 2014 farm bill. The bill …
Statement by AFBF President on Senate Passage of Farm Bill
Statement by Bob Stallman, President American Farm Bureau Federation Re: Senate Passage of Farm Bill “The American Farm Bureau Federation commends the Senate for passing the new five-year farm bill …
NCC Applauds Senate’s Farm Bill Passage, Urges President Obama’s Signature
MEMPHIS –The National Cotton Council is pleased that the Senate acted swiftly to approve the Farm Bill Conference Report (Agricultural Act of 2014) and appreciates the leadership provided by Agriculture, …
Breaking News: Senate Passes Farm Bill
After a years-long fight, the farm bill is finally headed to the President’s desk. The Senate passed the bill 68-32. Despite being called the farm bill, Sponsored ContentBeef on Dairy …
USDA Announces $20 Million Available to Combat Drought
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that the USDA is making available $20 million dollars for drought assistance through the NRCS EQIP program. Agriculture Sec. Vilsack’s comments can be heard …
USDA Launches Effort to Assist California Producers Affected by Drought
$20 million available for agricultural conservation enhancements on key agricultural lands WASHINGTON, Feb. 4, 2014 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced USDA will make $20 million available for agricultural water …
Issues for Seed Industry
AgNet Media’s Gary Cooper speaks with Betsy Peterson of the California Seed Association about some issues facing the seed industry. CLICK HERE to listen to this report. CLICK HERE for …
Seed of High Quality Important
How can you tell if your vegetable seeds are of the best possible quality? Director of Technical Services for California Seed Association Betsy Peterson explains. CLICK HERE to listen to …
Southern CA Beef Packing Plant to Close
A Southern California beef packing plant is shutting down. National Beef Packing plans to shutter a packing plant in Brawley. The company cites a declining supply of fed cattle available …
World Ag Expo Next Week
The World Ag Expo is next week. We have a preview of what to expect. CLICK HERE to listen to this report. Sponsored ContentBeef on Dairy Industry Report Highlights Growth …
Costa Discusses Water Issue
Congressman Jim Costa represents the state’s 16th Congressional district, which includes all of Merced County, and parts for Fresno and Madera Counties. Costa says he’s keeping a close eye on …
Advice for Nut Growers in Drought
Sabrina Hill talks with University of California Advisor David Doll about helping nut crops through the drought. CLICK HERE to listen to this report. Sponsored ContentBeef on Dairy Industry Report …
California Drought Update
It’s official, California does not have enough water to grow our food and supply communities. The Department of Water Resources has now taken unprecedented action to conserve water, and it …
Better Health Foundation Promotes Healthy Eating
Better health through healthy eating. It sounds logical, but these days it takes some work to get people on board. That’s part of what the Produce for Better Health Foundation …