The Center for Land Based Learning had a workshop for it’s FARMS Leadership program at Chukchansi park in Fresno. High school students learned how to plant corn, create a sustainable …
National Ag Day to be Celebrated March 25
National Ag Day is a day to recognize and celebrate the abundance provided by agriculture. National Ag Day to be Celebrated March 25 Sponsored ContentBeef on Dairy Industry Report …
California Ag Day at the Capital
California’s Ag Day at the Capital is coming up this Wednesday, March 19th, at the steps of the state capitol building in Sacramento. It is open to the public from …
USDA FY2015 Budget Proposal Impacts
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack shared with a House subcommittee how citizens would benefit as a result of USDA programs under the Department’s budget proposal. Secretary Vilsack also provides examples of benefits …
Leaders Conference Crucial for Policy Change
Over 400 farm bureau leaders from up and down the state attend the California Farm Bureau’s Leaders Conference. California Farm Bureau President Paul Wenger says it is important to hear …
Ag Secretary Vilsack Pledges Biofuels Support Regardless of EPA RFS Decision
Regardless of what the EPA decides on the Renewable Fuels Standard, the Agriculture Secretary is pledging continued support for the biofuels industry. Gary Crawford reports. Vilsack Pledges Biofuels Support Regardless …
USDA Video: This Week @ USDA March 7, 2014
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/wps/portal/usda/u… http://www.ars.usda.gov/pandp/people/… http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/u… Sponsored ContentBeef on Dairy Industry Report Highlights …
TPP Agreements and Market Opportunities
Two top level U.S. officials say the value of expanding market access through the Trans Pacific Partnership will be significant. Rod Bain has the story. TPP Agreements and Market Opportunities …
It’s Full Steam Ahead for Farm Bill Implementation
Gary Crawford with the Agriculture Secretary saying his department is going full steam ahead on farm bill implementation. It’s Full Steam Ahead for Farm Bill Implementation Sponsored ContentBeef on Dairy Industry …
State Drought Task Force Kicks Off Meetings
As California’s farmers and ranchers struggle to keep their operations running with very little water, the state’s Drought Task Force kicks off a series of public meetings. Speaking at the …
Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on the Proposed FY 2015 Budget
WASHINGTON, March 4, 2014—Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today made the following statement on the proposed FY 2015 budget: “The President’s 2015 USDA budget proposal achieves reform and results for the American …
Implementation of Farm Bill Conservation Programs Forging Ahead
Several Farm Bill related conservation programs are already accepting applications from eligible producers. Rod Bain has the story. Implementation of Farm Bill Conservation Programs Forging Ahead Sponsored ContentBeef on Dairy …
Biofuels Get a New Push in Trade Promotion
The Agriculture Secretary says the time is right to promote US made biofuels to export markets. Biofuels Get a New Push in Trade Promotion Sponsored ContentBeef on Dairy Industry Report …
Snow Survey Finds Slightly Increased Water Content
Storms are lightly blanketing the Sierra with fresh snow, but Department of Water Resources (DWR) snow surveyors today reported that snowpack water content remains far below what will be needed …