The average age of farmers is 50-years or older, but the USDA Radio team caught up with a new and beginning farmer who is only 36 and a part of …
Ag. Secretary Vilsack Proposes Different Way to Pay For Fighting Wildfires
In his proposed fiscal year 2015 budget request Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack is suggesting a new way to pay for ever increasing costs of fighting wildfires. Gary Crawford with the …
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 ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk …
Spinach Genes Could Save Citrus Trees
GMO researchers are using spinach genes in citrus trees to protect against Huanglongbing. Taylor Hillman reports. Spinach Genes Could Save Citrus Trees Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those …
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 …
Farm Bureau Encourages House and Senate to Work Together on Water Legislation
Tulare County Farm Bureau Tulare County Farm Bureau Board of Directors made their support known this week for H.R.3964 and S.2016, the two current federal legislative proposals that address drought …
Proposed Budget Focuses on Results “Where it Counts”
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack comments on his proposed FY 2015 budget. Ag Secretary Vilsack on his proposed budget. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – …
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 …
State Drought Task Force Meets Today
The state drought task force will meet in Merced today as the California Department of Food and Agriculture hold a board meeting at UC Merced. The meeting will include three …
Future of FFA Uncertain
The future of FFA and other agriculture education programs is uncertain here in California due to Governor Jerry Brown’s proposal to drop the Agriculture Incentive Grant. Assemblymember Adam Gray (D-Merced) …
March Snow Survey
The March Snow Survey finds only a 2% increase in water content. Sabrina Hill has the information. The March Snow Survey Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef …
New Project to Restore Forests and Reduce Wildfire Threats
Wildfires are a big problem in the state of California, especially in dry years like this one. But, Gary Crawford fills us in on a new agriculture project that could …
Balancing Impacts of Coffee on Health
If you drink coffee, recent studies on health risks and benefits from coffee may seem unclear and contradictory. Rod Bain reports. Balancing Impacts of Coffee on Health Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk …
Teaching Young People about the Environment
Young people are learning about the environment through a program to protect and preserve bobwhite quail. Susan Carter has the story. Teaching Young People about the Environment Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk …