A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. For more information:
Water Worries
Water problems are closer than you think. Everett Griner explains. Water Worries
USDA Supplemental Revenue Assistance Payments Program Sign-Up Begins
WASHINGTON, May 5, 2014 — U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) announced that sign-up begins today for 2012 crop losses under the Supplemental Revenue Assistance Payments (SURE) …
AgriView: Colony Colapse Disorder
Everett Griner gives us his take on CCD and finding a solution to it. CCD Update
Ag Sec. Vilsack Announces Continued Progress on 2014 Farm Bill Implementation
Major New Initiatives Established, Existing Programs Reformed in First 90 Days WASHINGTON, May 7, 2014 — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced continued progress during the first 90 days of …
Vilsack on How Important Ag Labor is in California
We continue our series on immigration reform. Sabrina Hill has the story. Vilsack on How Important Ag Labor is in California A White House report projects
On Pesticide Report, Ag Commissioners Hoped for Something Better Researched
We’ve been telling you about a controversial report that looked into pesticide use near schools in 15 California counties. Sabrina Hill discussed the report with Monterey County Ag Commissioner …
AgNet West at Annual NAFB Washington Watch
Along with our boots on the ground here in California, this week AgNet West is in Washington. Here’s our Gary Cooper. AgNet West at NAFB Washington Watch
NASS Director Talks Census of Agriculture Numbers
The just-released 2012 Census of Agriculture shows fewer U.S. farms and farm acres – record sales and expenses – and an older, more diverse farm population. According to the census …
Vilsack Renews Quest for Immigration Reform
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack renews his quest for immigration reform, by focusing on what it means to California agriculture. Quest for Immigration Reform For more of Ag Secretary Vilsack’s comments, …
Ag Commissioner Speaks Out on Pesticide Report
Monterey County Agriculture Commissioner Eric Lauritzen has faced some harsh media stories after a report on pesticide use near schools in 15 counties in California. His county was one studied …
White House Report on Immigration Reform
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 …