Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that USDA is investing $29 million to provide affordable housing for farm laborers and their families. “Housing is often the first step on the …
USDA to Provide $4 Million for Honey Bee Habitat
News Release from USDA/Natural Resources Conservation Service Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that more than $4 million in technical and financial assistance will be provided to help farmers and …
State and Federal Officials to Discuss Drought and Groundwater Management for 2015
With weather forecasts indicating another dry year, the California State Board of Food and Agriculture is bringing together state and federal officials to discuss drought planning and implementation of the …
USDA Video: USDA Week In Review October 24
A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In this edition of USDA Week In Review, celebrating WIC’s 40th anniversary, helping pollinators …
USDA Launches Site to Provide Climate Information to Farmers and Ranchers
The USDA has launched a Climate Hubs web site. The new site provides a portal for farmers, ranchers, forest landowners, and others to find useful, practical information to help cope …
AgNeTVideo: Paul Wenger on Proposition 1
California Farm Bureau President Paul Wenger tells us why he’s voting yes for Proposition 1 and says we should, too.
AgNeTVideo: Paul Wenger Visits AgNet West Booth to Discuss Props 1 and 2
California Farm Bureau President Paul Wenger stopped by the AgNet West booth at the 2014 CAPCA convention to speak with Farm News Director Sabrina Hill about two important propositions on …
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Announces New Farm Bill Provision for Farmers Affected by Severe Weather
Today, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced a new Farm Bill provision that will provide direct relief to farmers affected by severe weather, including drought. Spring crops eligible for APH Yield exclusion for the …
Schedule Set for 2015 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program Workshops
During the first two weeks of November, the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) will present four workshops and two webinars on the 2015 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program …
California to Host Listening Session on the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA)
The California Department of Food and Agriculture will host a listening session on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Updated Proposed Rules for Produce …
World Food Day a Reminder of Everyday Challenges With Food Access
by Karen Ross, California Agriculture Secretary It is encouraging to see World Food Day observed today, a designation made possible by the inspiring work of the Food and Agriculture Organization …
Family Farmers Do More Than Feed the World
Weekly Column from Agriculture Sectary Tom Vilsack The headlines today can often seem bleak: worries of terrorism, global health, climate change, drought and hunger dominate the news cycle. These are …
Plan in Place for Families Needing Assistance Due to Drought
Continuing coverage of President Barack Obama’s visit to the Central Valley A plan is in place that will help the families that will be affected by the record breaking drought. …
Vilsack Answers Farmer’s Tough Question about Conservation
Continuing coverage of President Barack Obama’s visit to the Central Valley During Sabrina Hill’s discussion with Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Friday, she relayed a tough question a farmer wanted answered. Hear …