The full conference report for the farm bill, now officially titled the Agricultural Act of 2014, is available online.
ASTA Seed Conference in Monterey
The 2014 American Seed Trade Association Vegetable and Flower seed conference is underway in Monterey. AgNet West’s Gary Cooper is at the conference and has this report with brief comments …
House-Senate Negotiators Announce Bipartisan Agreement on Final Farm Bill
Bill Reforms Agricultural Policy, Reduces the Deficit, Grows the Economy WASHINGTON – House and Senate agriculture leaders today announced a bipartisan, bicameral agreement on a five-year farm bill that will …
Final State Water Action Plan Released
Final State Water Action Plan Released: Outlines California’s Near- and Long-Term Water Priorities Plan Includes 2014-15 Budget Proposals, Implementation Efforts, Updates from Public and Stakeholder Comments SACRAMENTO, Calif. – As …
AgNeTVideo: California Farm Bureau President Paul Wenger Agriculture Background
California Farm Bureau President Paul Wenger talks about his and family life in farming. California Farm Bureau President Paul Wenger continues, speaking about the differences in farming over the years. …
AgNeTVideo: CFBF President Wenger Discusses the King Amendment
California Farm Bureau President Paul Wenger speaks about the “King Amendment” and California farming.
Ag Leadership Program Seeks Applicants for Class 45
SALINAS, January 22, 2014 – Applications are now being accepted for Class 45 of the California Agricultural Leadership Program. Growers, farmers, ranchers and individuals working in allied businesses and organizations …
USDA Designates California Ag Counties for Drought Disaster Assistance
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated 27 of California’s 58 counties as natural disaster areas due to damages and losses caused by extreme drought. The 27 designated counties …
Farm Bill Update
The long-delayed farm bill will stay that way at least until the last week of January. That’s when Congress returns to work in Washington D.C. Sabrina Hill has more. Click …
CFBF Series Part 1: California Farmers in 2014
What’s ahead for California agriculture amid drought, tough regulations, and labor shortages? Sabrina Hill talks with California Farm Bureau President Paul Wenger. Click to Open or Download Audio Report
What Does Drought Declaration Mean for Farmers?
The governor officially declared a state of emergency due to the drought, but how will that help farmers around the state? Sabrina Hill reports. Click to Open or Download Audio …
Is Drought Declaration Enough?
Is the governor’s drought declaration enough for the state’s struggling farmers? Sabrina Hill reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report
USDA Video: This Week @ USDA January 17
A weekly look at some of the events and activities at
AgNeTVideo: Water Rally – Senator Fuller
Senator Jean Fuller speaks at the water rally held January 16th, on the steps of the state capitol.