A bit of good news from The California Farm Bureau Federation. Farmers and ranchers in the U.S. have donated a record 32 million pounds
USDA and Special OPS Agree on More Military Family Support
USDA will develop programs to increase support for military special operations personnel and their families. Rod Bain has the story. USDA and Special OPS agree on more military family support
Analysing the 2012 Preliminary Census of Ag Numbers
Preliminary results are out from the new Census of Agriculture, but what do the numbers mean? Analysing the 2012 Preliminary Census of Ag numbers
Young Farmers Need to Fill the ‘Donut Hole’
A leading agricultural economist is concerned about Census of Ag data showing fewer farmers in the 40 to 55 year old age group. Rod Bain fills us in. Young farmers need …
Resolve Ag Trade Issues to Reach TTIP Deal
Top US officials say resolving agricultural trade issues is essential for the TTIP or Trans-Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership to pass muster. Resolve ag trade issues to reach TTIP deal
Working out the final parts of TPP
Despite some lingering issues, Trans Pacific Partnership member nations are meeting to try that regional trade deal. Rod Bain has the story. Working out the final parts of TPP
AgNeTVideo: Fresno County Agriculture Commissioner on Water Crisis
Fresno County Ag Commissioner Les Write tells AgNet West what growers, other business owners and the general public can expect due to the water crisis.
USDA Video: This Week @ USDA February 21
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/oce/
Bay Delta Conservation Plan Public Review Period Extended 60 Days
180-day period responds to public requests for addition time to review and comment Lead state and federal agencies today extended the public comment period for the Draft Bay Delta Conservation …
U.S. Bureau of Reclamation Announces Zero Water Allocation for California Farms
FRESNO, CA – Today the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation announced an initial zero water allocation for south-of-Delta Central Valley Project agricultural water service contractors. This comes as no surprise due …
Low Prices Not Necessarily Cause for Ag Sector Pessimism
Prices may be weaker, but one expert says that’s not the full measure of the health of the farm economy. Low Prices Not Necessarily Cause for Pessimism
What to make of Fewer Replies to 2012 Census Of Agriculture
There were fewer replies to the most recent Census of Agriculture compared to previous survey, and for a myriad of reasons. Fewer Replies to 2012 Census Of Agriculture
WANTED – More Young Farmers
Preliminary Census of Agriculture data shows a rise in young farmers, but more are needed to succeed an aging population. Rod Bain reports with comments from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. …
2012 Preliminary Census of Agriculture Released
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Agriculture Statistics Service released the 2012 Census of Agriculture Preliminary Results. Sabrina Hill has some key numbers for California. Preliminary Census of Agriculture California …