The American Farm Bureau Federation says the new change to the U-S trade agreement with Japan is a big win for American beef producers. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to Open …
New Tool for California Farmers to Stay Informed
AgNet West is pleased to announce its newest tool to deliver agriculture news to California: the weekly AgNet West eNews. Starting February 7, 2013, it will arrive directly in email …
USDA Microloans for Small Farms
A new USDA program can help beginning farmers get a boost. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to Open or Download Audio Report
Census of Agriculture Forms Due Soon
Have you returned your 2012 Census of Agriculture form? Sabrina Hill has more on why it’s important to do just that. Click to Open or Download Audio Report
Ag Sec Vilsack: Complete 2012 Census of Agriculture
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Reminds Producers to Complete 2012 Census of Agriculture Census Information a Vital Tool for Evaluating USDA Programs and Services WASHINGTON, Jan. 17, 2013-Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack this …
USDA Announces Speakers for Ag Forum
The USDA has announced speakers for the 20-13 Agriculture Outlook Forum. Click to Open or Download Audio Report
College Ag Enrollment Growing
More college students are seeing a future in agriculture, and a new Central California college campus opens up next week to offer more ag classes. Sabrina Hill has more. Click …
New Leadership Team for Ag Committee
The nation’s Agriculture Committee has a new leadership team. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to Open or Download Audio Report
2012 Census of Agriculture Arriving in Mailboxes
Census Provides Opportunity to Grow the Future of Agriculture 2012 Census of Agriculture Arriving in Mailboxes across America WASHINGTON, December 18, 2012 – It’s not every day that a walk …
CDFA Schedules Hearing on Milk Pricing
The California Department of Food and Agriculture has scheduled a hearing to consider temporary changes to all five milk price classes. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to Open or Download …
Lower Insurance Premiums for Rice, Soybeans
Rice and soybean growers could soon see lower insurance premiums. For the second year in a row, the U-S government has ordered crop insurers to lower premiums for those crops. …
Lucas Selected to Serve Second Term
WASHINGTON – Rep. Frank Lucas of Oklahoma issued the following statement after the House Republican Conference re-elected him to serve
Technical Review Committee Members Wanted
TECHNICAL REVIEW COMMITTEE MEMBERS WANTED FOR CALIFORNIA SPECIALTY CROP BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM Individuals with interest and expertise in the agricultural sector are encouraged to apply. SACRAMENTO, November 2, 2012 – …
Two County Farm Bureaus Recognized
Sabrina Hill reports that San Joaquin County and Butte County Farm Bureaus won County Activities of Excellence awards to be presented by the American Farm Bureau Federation at their annual …