By Ching Lee, assistant editor of Ag Alert With hundreds of thousands of acres of farmland expected to be left unplanted this year due to water shortages, market analysts and …
NASS Releases 2012 Census of Agriculture Preliminary Results
How is California agriculture changing? Early data released from the 2012 Census of Agriculture shows the ups and downs of farming in this state. NASS Releases 2012 Census of Agriculture …
This Week @ USDA March 21, 2014
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/wps/portal/usda/u…
Thousands Visit Ag Day at the Capital
A statewide celebration of agriculture in one of the state’s busiest cities. Thousands of people visited the State Capital building in Sacramento for Ag Day at the Capital. Sabrina Hill …
Focus on Ag Education at Ag Day at the Capital
Today is Ag Day at the Capital when thousands of school age kids and others from communities around the state visit boots and exhibits set up on the steps of …
Cry for Water Continues
The signs are familiar reading “Food Grows Where Water Flows.” and “No Water-No Jobs.” The message the same. The cry for water that started months ago in Sacramento continues around …
National Ag Day to be Celebrated March 25
National Ag Day is a day to recognize and celebrate the abundance provided by agriculture. National Ag Day to be Celebrated March 25
Ag Day at the Capital and Funding Ag Education
Tomorrow is Ag Day at the Capital. A time when California agriculture is highlighted on the steps of the state capital building in Sacramento. But it’s what’s going on inside …
AgNeTVideo: Explanation of Ag Education Budget Cuts
Jim Aschwanden, director of the California Agriculture Teachers Association, explains more about the governor’s cut to the Agriculture Education Incentive Grant. For more from Aschwanden, click here.
California Ag Day at the Capital
California’s Ag Day at the Capital is coming up this Wednesday, March 19th, at the steps of the state capitol building in Sacramento. It is open to the public from …
Immigration Reform Top Priority for Agriculture Sector
American Seed Trade Association President Andy LaVigne says if we see anything accomplished this year it will be likely after the mid-term election. Immigration Reform Top Priority LaVigne sat down …
Disappointment in Court Water Case Ruling
In a case that started 5 years ago, the United States Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit upholds protection of the Delta Smelt, without regard to the serious drought …
USDA FY2015 Budget Proposal Impacts
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack shared with a House subcommittee how citizens would benefit as a result of USDA programs under the Department’s budget proposal. Secretary Vilsack also provides examples of benefits …
Farming Opportunities for Veterans
Opportunities are growing for veterans who seek a career in agriculture. Rod Bain has the story. Farming Opportunities for Veterans