Conservation Innovation Grants to help improve technologies and approaches for natural resource conservation Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today the award of $15.7 million in Conservation Innovation Grants (CIGs) to …
Conservation Service Chief Jason Weller Discusses Conservation Projects
The 2014 Farm Bill is our country’s biggest investment in land and water conservation and has been called the most significant conservation legislation in generations. Voluntary partnerships between agricultural and …
USDA Video: USDA Week In Review September 12
A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Federal Officials to Tour Southern California Agriculture
A group of 20 federal agency representatives will get a comprehensive look at Southern California agriculture when they participate in the Washington, D.C. Educational Fellowship Program (D.C. Exchange), Sept. 14-21.
Class 45 Fellows Selected for California Agricultural Leadership Program
Twenty-four individuals have been selected for Class 45 of the California Agricultural Leadership Program, an advanced leadership development experience for emerging agricultural leaders. The new fellows will be inaugurated on …
U.S. House Says No to WOTUS Proposal
By a vote of 262-152, the U.S. House has approved H.R. 5078, the Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act. The legislation, introduced by U.S. Rep. Steve Southerland …
USDA Video: What the Farm Bill Means for New Farmers
On Tuesday, September 9th, Agriculture Deputy Secretary Krysta Harden hosted a Google+ Hangout to discuss what the Farm Bill means for new farmers.
Lucas Praises House Passage of Bill to Block EPA’s Latest Attack on American Agriculture
Today, Chairman Frank Lucas issued the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 5078, the Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act, by a vote …
USDA Provides $328 Million to Conserve Wetlands and Farmland, Boost Economy
Farm Bill program will benefit wildlife and outdoor recreation activity in California Bay Delta Region, Mississippi, Red River Basins and others Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that $328 million …
Conservation, Industry Leaders Team Up to Restore Groundwater in California’s Central Valley
With California experiencing one of its worst droughts on record – and as more Central Valley farms and communities turn to shrinking groundwater supplies to get by – an uncommon …
Agri View: Water Requirements
Everett Griner talks about how water requirements vary widely in today’s Agri View. Water Requirements
AgNeTVideo: Fresno Grizzlies Water Forum Questions to the Panel
Questions were presented to the panel during the Fresno Grizzlies Water Forum. The first question was presented to Congressman Costa. For farmers who are looking for a reliable service water supply, …
AgNeTVideo: Interview With Zeev Barylka, Director of Marketing Netafim USA
Zeev Barylka, Director of Marketing Netafim USA, discusses their sponsorship of the Grizzlies Water Forum and why the water and drought issues are important to Netafim.
USDA Video: Stamps Honor Farmers Markets
Four postage stamps honor farmers markets and farmers.