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Farmers and Ranchers Get Help with the Click of a Mouse
A USDA agency spruces up its website and boasts a new link to help farmers and ranchers improve the land they own or lease. Susan Carter reports. Farmers and Ranchers …
Talking With You About the Five W’s of Your Food
Here’s another part of ag business. Farm broadcasters, no matter the platform they use, are about telling you where your food comes from, and the price you pay for it. …
California Hay Report
Compared to last week: Prices traded mostly steady to firm with instances of 5.00 higher in most areas. Demand remained very good in all regions on active trading activity. The …
Groundwater Discussions at CDFA Meeting
Association of California Water Agencies, California Water Foundation and Groundwater Resources Association to provide perspectives SACRAMENTO, May 23, 2014 – The California State Board of Food and Agriculture will focus …
USDA Video: This Week @ USDA May 23
A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. For more information:
USDA Unrolling New Crop Insurance Policy Option
The USDA is unrolling a new crop insurance policy option, thanks to the 2014 Farm Bill. Called the Whole Farm Revenue Protection Policy, it will provide flexible coverage options for …
Senate Version of FY15 Ag Appropriations Moves On
The full Senate Appropriations Committee approved their version of the 2015 Fiscal Year funding for USDA and the Food and Drug Administration. Rod Bain has the report. Senate Version of …
Getting the Word Out About New Farm Program Choices
Crop growers needing information on new Farm Bill farm programs will have several sources to turn to. Rod Bain has the report. Getting the Word Out
California Weekly Wholesale Feedstuff Prices
Compared to Tue May 13, 2014 OILSEED MEAL: Soybean Meal, 47 1/2% Protein solvent process BN-Santa Fe Singles Delivered Chino Valley 545.70-551.70 up 2.00 Basis 59.00-65.00 over the
Agri View: Rural America Affected by Baby Boomers
Everett Griner talks about baby boomers now at the retirement age and how this will affect rural America in today’s Agri View. Agri View: Rural America Affected by Baby Boomers
USDA’s NRCS Putting Measures in Place to Help Farmers and Ranchers
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service is putting measures in place to help farmers and ranchers preserve and maintain farm land. Susan Carter has this story. NRCS Putting Measures in Place …
Promoting Choices in New Farm Bill Farm Programs
Crop growers soon will have online education tools available to assist in their decision of which new farm program they should choose. Rod Bain reports. Promoting Choices in New Farm …
Another Step Forward for House Agriculture Spending Bill
An agricultural spending bill for fiscal year 2015 is one step further along in the legislative process in the House of Representatives. Gary Crawford has the report. Another Step Forward