A White House report projects that the elimination of immigrant labor in California could cause between $1.73-3.12 billion in short-term agricultural production losses, a significant portion of the state’s $33.9 …
Vilsack and CA Ag Leaders on the Importance of Commonsense Immigration Reform for California’s Economy
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack discusses the importance of commonsense immigration reform for California’s agriculture economy and rural communities. Secretary Vilsack was joined by President of the United Farm Workers Arturo …
USDA Announces Effort to Cut Energy Costs for Farmers, Ranchers, Rural Small Businesses
Up to $12.3 Million in Grants and $57.8 Million in Loan Guarantees Available In Rural Energy for America Program WASHINGTON, May 5, 2014 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced …
USDA Video: This Week @ USDA May 2
A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. For more information: Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Unlock Dairy Cow Success with …
9 California Counties Make Top 10 List for Ag Sales in the U.S.
Today the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) released the final 2012 Census of Agriculture results sharing a wide-range of information about what agricultural products were raised …
Statement from Ag Sec. Vilsack on Updated 2012 Census of Agriculture Data
WASHINGTON, May 2, 2014— Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack made the following statement on the updated 2012 Census of Agriculture data: “The Census results reiterate the continued need for policies that …
New Report on Pesticide Use Gets Response From Agriculture
You may have heard something this week about a newly released report on pesticide use near schools, but unless you read or heard it here, you may not have gotten …
Unused Technology
Everett Griner ponders…Why aren’t farmers using all this new technology to tell the “real” story? Unused Technology Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Unlock Dairy Cow Success with Purina’s Transition …
Thieves Irrigating With Your Water
Water theft may complicate the ongoing irrigation issues for growers this summer. Sonoma County Deputy Sheriff John Blenker says some operations could be right under grower’s feet. Thieves Irrigating With …
TPP Talks-Where the U.S. and Japan Stand
What is the latest status between the US and Japan to reach agreement on issues to move the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement forward? Rod Bain has the report. TPP Talks-Where …
FSA Looks at the Modern Delivery Service Center
If you deal with the local USDA Farm Service Agency, you may see changes in its shape and service in the future. Rod Bain reports. FSA Looks at the Modern …
Bio-Tech Crops
Everett Griner gives his thoughts on why bio-tech crops are still challenged. Bio-Tech Crops Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Unlock Dairy Cow Success with Purina’s Transition StrategiesJune 2, 2025Protecting …
Meeting to Focus on Future of CA Ag
The California State Board of Food and Agriculture will discuss issues related to innovations, advancements and careers within the agricultural sector at its upcoming meeting on Tuesday, May 6th at …
Governor Brown Issues Executive Order to Redouble State Drought Actions
With California’s driest months ahead, Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today issued an executive order to strengthen the state’s ability to manage water and habitat effectively in drought conditions and …