The latest segment in the Growing California video series, a partnership with California Grown, is “Fairview Farms,” a profile of an urban farm near Santa Barbara – a farm with …
USDA Joins Global Partners to Kick Off International Year of Soils in 2015
Today, USDA joins nations from across the globe to kick off the International Year of Soils, an effort to highlight the importance of soil in everyday life. Under Secretary for …
Agri View: Up-Up-Up
Everett Griner talks about wide price increases effecting everything in today’s Agri View. Up-Up-Up Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt RamseyNovember 4, …
Agriculture Emerging: a progress report at CDFA
From CDFA “Planting Seeds” Positive. Productive. Creative, collaborative, cooperative … CDFA staff, from scientists and veterinarians to inspectors and technicians, embody these characteristics as they undertake a variety of projects …
USDA Extends Application Deadline for Dairy Margin Protection Program to Dec. 19
Dairy producers urged to act now to protect their businesses against unpredictable market swings, take advantage of increased protections offered in first year of program U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary …
USDA Dairy Products Report
October 2014 Highlights Total cheese output (excluding cottage cheese) was 977 million pounds, 2.3 percent above October 2013 and 3.5 percent above September 2014. Italian type cheese production totaled 421 …
Yolo County Farm Wins Prestigious Conservation Award
From CDFA “Planting Seeds” Sand County Foundation, the California Farm Bureau Federation and Sustainable Conservation are proud to announce Full Belly Farm as the recipient of the prestigious 2014 California …
State Employees Donate 13 Tons of Turkey, Help Set Record at Sacramento Food Bank
From CDFA “Planting Seeds” A partnership between California state employees and the Sacramento Food Bank has helped produce a record number of turkey donations. The food bank accepted more than …
USDA Announces Support for Producers of Advanced Biofuel
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that USDA is making $5.6 million in grants to 220 producers across the nation to support the production of advanced biofuels, and is awarding …
Yamaha’s Safe, Six-Person Vehicle
Moving more people, safely in the field, is a sticking point for Yamaha’s new six-passenger utility vehicle displayed at the recent National Association of Farm Broadcasters trade show in Kansas …
Agri View: Say Thanks…to a Farmer
Everett Griner talks about what we have to be thankful for on this Thanksgiving in today’s Agri View. Say Thanks…to a Farmer Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those …
Making the Propane Choice Easy
New propane irrigation engines that have hit the market over the last five years have challenged the classic diesel brands. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On …
Celebrating Our Nation’s Agricultural Abundance this Thanksgiving
Weekly column from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Thanksgiving is a celebration of the harvest and the abundance of food we are able to share with our friends and family. This …
Wind Energy Becoming Viable Option
Wind energy technology has advanced significantly over the last several years. With incentives, it has become a viable option in some areas of the country. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk …