In 2014, the Yolo County FSA County Committee Election will be conducted for Local Administrative Area 3 (Elkhorn, West Sacramento and Clarksburg). Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those …
Citrus Meeting to Focus on ACP Spread Prevention
Growers in Southern California are invited to attend a meeting on preventing the spread of the Asian citrus psyllid. Sabrina Hill has the details. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection …
AFBF: EPA Greenhouse Gas Plan Harmful to Economy, Agriculture
WASHINGTON, D.C., June 2, 2014—The Environmental Protection Agency’s latest greenhouse gas proposal will harm the nation’s economy, rural communities and America’s farm and ranch families if implemented, the American Farm …
Push for Immigration Reform Continues
As agriculture leaders around the U.S. continue to push for immigration reform, one recently had the opportunity to tell the nation’s vice president what the lack of a reliable …
Expanding Scope of Dietary Guidelines Committee
Some are concerned that the advisory committee for the 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans is considering issues outside of the nutritional focus of the panel. Julie McPeake reports. Sponsored ContentLet’s …
Agri View: The More You Give
Everett Griner talks about farmers feeding the world in today’s Agri View. Agri View: The More You Give Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals …
Agri View: Controlling Imported Bugs
Everett Griner talks about farmers contending with imported bugs in today’s Agri View. Controlling Imported Bugs Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt …
Immigration Reform Important to Voters
A new Politico poll shows more than 70-percent of likely voters surveyed support sweeping changes to current U.S. immigration laws. Julie McPeake reports. Immigration Reform Important to Voters Sponsored ContentLet’s …
USDA Video: This Week @ USDA May 30
A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. For more information: Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy …
EPA Fails to Provide Realistic Explanation of U.S. Rule
Economist Dr. David Sunding of the University of California Berkeley has released a report that shows the EPA failed to provide the realistic explanation of the scope, cost and benefits …
Balancing Global Food Security and Climate Change Concerns
US agriculture plays a key part in both mitigating climate change impacts and feeding the world, with efforts underway to do both. Rod Bain reports. Balancing Global Food Security Sponsored …
USDA Rolls Out Strong New Partnered Conservation Program
California’s Bay-Delta Designated a Critical Conservation Area Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced a new era in American conservation efforts with an historic focus on public-private partnership. The USDA Natural Resources …
USDA Awarding $6 Million to Prepare Farmers for New Farm Bill Programs
Farm Bill Implementation Continues at Brisk Pace with Universities and State Cooperative Extension Programs Now Set to Help Educate Farmers WASHINGTON, May 29, 2014 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today …
Less Fog Equals Poor Tree Health
A study published recently by researchers at UC Berkely showed a correlation between fewer foggy days and fruit tree health. Professor of Biometeorology David Baldocchi says along with warmer temperatures, …