On Tuesday, September 9th, Agriculture Deputy Secretary Krysta Harden hosted a Google+ Hangout to discuss what the Farm Bill means for new farmers.
Lucas Praises House Passage of Bill to Block EPA’s Latest Attack on American Agriculture
Today, Chairman Frank Lucas issued the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 5078, the Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act, by a vote …
Agri View: Cotton Pickin’ Industry
Everett Griner talks about the effect on the cotton crop of Gin shortages in today’s Agri View. Cotton Pickin’ Industry
USDA Provides $328 Million to Conserve Wetlands and Farmland, Boost Economy
Farm Bill program will benefit wildlife and outdoor recreation activity in California Bay Delta Region, Mississippi, Red River Basins and others Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that $328 million …
Conservation, Industry Leaders Team Up to Restore Groundwater in California’s Central Valley
With California experiencing one of its worst droughts on record – and as more Central Valley farms and communities turn to shrinking groundwater supplies to get by – an uncommon …
Agri View: Water Requirements
Everett Griner talks about how water requirements vary widely in today’s Agri View. Water Requirements
AgNeTVideo: Fresno Grizzlies Water Forum Questions to the Panel
Questions were presented to the panel during the Fresno Grizzlies Water Forum. The first question was presented to Congressman Costa. For farmers who are looking for a reliable service water supply, …
AgNeTVideo: Interview With Zeev Barylka, Director of Marketing Netafim USA
Zeev Barylka, Director of Marketing Netafim USA, discusses their sponsorship of the Grizzlies Water Forum and why the water and drought issues are important to Netafim.
Agri View: CCD Update
Everett Griner talks about the new update on Colony Collapse Disorder not encouraging in today’s Agri View. CCD Update
AgNeTVideo: Interview With Nicole Dominguez, Archer Daniels Midland
Archer Daniels Midland Company turn crops into renewable products that meet the demands of a growing world. At more than 270 processing plants, they convert corn, oilseeds, wheat and cocoa …
Val Dolcini Named Administrator of the Farm Service Agency
Val Dolcini has been selected to serve as the new Farm Service Agency Administrator. Dolcini currently serves as the California FSA state executive director. He was appointed to that position …
CDFA Releases Draft Statewide Plant Pest Prevention and Management Program EIR, Announces Public Meetings
The California Department of Food and Agriculture, in accordance with CEQA guidelines, has released the draft Statewide Plant Pest Prevention and Management Program Environmental Impact Report (EIR). The draft Program …
Draft Program Environmental Impact Report
The California Department of Food and Agriculture is circulating a Draft Environmental Impact Report (PEIR) for the Statewide Plant Pest and Management Program for a 45-day public review and comment …
Water Bond Measure Passes; CFBF Says it Gives CA a Chance to Reverse ‘Pattern of Neglect’
Late Wednesday evening, the state Legislature passed a rewritten water bond. The California Farm Bureau says it brings the state a step closer to improving its water future.