During the month of March there is a big focus nationwide on agriculture. March has things like National FFA Week, California Ag Day at the Capital and National Ag Day. …
Growing Pains for National Organic Program
The USDA says 18,513 farms and businesses are now certified under the National Organic Program which is an increase of 763 from the year before. The figure is up nearly …
Dr. Norman Borlaug Honored on National Ag Day in Washington D.C.
The man called “the father of the green revolution”, Dr. Norman Borlaug was honored on what would have been his 100th birthday. Dr. Borlaug is credited with saving billions of …
Lucas: Borlaug’s Legacy
Lucas: Borlaug’s Legacy Reminds Us to Continue Work in Agricultural Research WASHINGTON – Rep. Frank Lucas, Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee today issued the following statement on the dedication …
Heat Illness Seminars Coming Up
We have only had a few days of spring, but it is already time to start thinking about the hot summer temperatures. Several organizations are getting together today to kick …
Drought Could Affect Food Prices This Year and Next
By Ching Lee, assistant editor of Ag Alert With hundreds of thousands of acres of farmland expected to be left unplanted this year due to water shortages, market analysts and …
Americans Eating More Foreign Produce Than Ever Before
A new report shows Americans are now eating more foreign produce than ever before, and farm leaders say the need for immigration reform is one of the main causes. Americans …
California Weekly Crop Progress Report
Sabrina Hill reports the progress of crops around the state. California Weekly Crop Progress Report Sponsored ContentProtecting Your Operation from Damaging Fire AntsJuly 11, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024Controlling …
NASS Releases 2012 Census of Agriculture Preliminary Results
How is California agriculture changing? Early data released from the 2012 Census of Agriculture shows the ups and downs of farming in this state. NASS Releases 2012 Census of Agriculture …
This Week @ USDA March 21, 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… Sponsored ContentProtecting Your Operation from Damaging Fire AntsJuly 11, …
Negotiations Key for New Water Bill
Council Chambers attendees were spilling out into the lobby at the Water Resource Management Board’s hearing at Fresno City Hall. Supporters heard Senator Jim Costa explain how successful legislation happens …
Farmers Speak at Nationally Televised Rally
Participants at the big water rally in Fresno heard from everyday farmers who addressed the crowd. Something they said is important to hear because they are the ones being affected …
USDA Announces Growth of U.S. Organic Industry
USDA Announces Growth of U.S. Organic Industry and Additional USDA Support Available with New Farm Bill WASHINGTON, March 20, 2014 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced new figures …
Thousands Visit Ag Day at the Capital
A statewide celebration of agriculture in one of the state’s busiest cities. Thousands of people visited the State Capital building in Sacramento for Ag Day at the Capital. Sabrina Hill …