A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. To learn more:
Livestock and Crop Report for 02-07-14
We check in on livestock and cattle for the week of February 7th. CLICK HERE to listen to this report.
Big Crowd at Cattle Industry Convention
There is another big crowd at the annual Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show in Nashville, Tennessee. President-elect of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, Bob McCan, feels another new …
California’s Water Shortage Could Idle Hundreds of Thousands of Crop Acres
Farmers in California may end up idling nearly half-a-million acres of cropland this year. That would not only cause billions of dollars in economic damage – it would very likely …
2014 Cattle Industry Convention
The 2014 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show continues in Nashville, Tennessee, and big topics of discussion this week has of course been the 2014 Farm Bill and Country …
Former CA Ag Secretary on Drought
Former California Secretary of Agriculture A.G. Kawamura discusses the state’s water crisis. CLICK HERE to listen to this report.
Plan Already in Place for Implementing the 2014 Farm Bill
Farmers and ranchers are only one step away from having a new comprehensive farm bill and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says USDA has already worked out a plan to prioritize …
USDA Funds Help for CA Farmers
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that the USDA is making available $20 million dollars for drought assistance through the NRCS EQIP program. CLICK HERE to listen to this report.
CA Ag Secretary Discusses Funds for Farmers
California Department of Food and Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross says the $20 million dollars for drought assistance through the NRCS EQIP program is “most critical.” CLICK HERE to listen to …
Rep. Costa on USDA Drought Assistance for CA Farmers
Congressman Jim Costa says the $20 million available for for drought assistance through the NRCS EQUIP program is a good first step. CLICK HERE to listen to this report.
Senate Passes Farm Bill
After years of conflict and controversy, the farm bill finally makes it to the president’s desk. CLICK HERE to listen to this report.
California Farm Leader Praises Farm Bill Passage, Urges Immigration Action
Now that Congress has finished work on new legislation setting federal farm policy for the next five years, the president of the California Farm Bureau Federation says he hopes immigration …
Statement by the President on Congressional Passage of Farm Bill
Today, in a strong bipartisan vote, the U.S. Senate came together to pass a comprehensive Farm Bill – legislation that will build on the historic economic gains in rural America …
Statement by Secretary Vilsack on Passage of the Agricultural Act of 2014
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4, 2014—Secretary Vilsack made the following statement on passage of the Agricultural Act of 2014: “Today’s action will allow the proud men and women who feed millions around …