WASHINGTON, March 4, 2014—Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today made the following statement on the proposed FY 2015 budget: “The President’s 2015 USDA budget proposal achieves reform and results for the American …
State Drought Task Force Meets Today
The state drought task force will meet in Merced today as the California Department of Food and Agriculture hold a board meeting at UC Merced. The meeting will include three …
Future of FFA Uncertain
The future of FFA and other agriculture education programs is uncertain here in California due to Governor Jerry Brown’s proposal to drop the Agriculture Incentive Grant. Assemblymember Adam Gray (D-Merced) …
AgNeTVideo: Threat to Agriculture Ed Funding
Stuart McCullough, Agriculture Department Chair at Los Banos High School, talks with AgNet West about what the governor’s proposed cut to the Agriculture Education Incentive Funding Grant would mean to …
WIC Program Changes Will Enhance Public Health
Douglas Greenaway, Executive Director of the National WIC Association, saying that the changes in the food package for WIC participants will enhance public health. WIC Program Changes Will Enhance Public. …
USDA to Ask for Another Review of WIC Program Foods
Partially in response to concerns by the growers and marketers of white potatoes, USDA will be urging a new scientific review of foods that WIC participants should be allowed to …
Most Farm Product Prices Rose in February
Gary Crawford tells us many farmers are getting higher prices for their products than they did a month ago. Most Farm Product Prices Rose in February Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester …
Implementation of Farm Bill Conservation Programs Forging Ahead
Several Farm Bill related conservation programs are already accepting applications from eligible producers. Rod Bain has the story. Implementation of Farm Bill Conservation Programs Forging Ahead Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester …
What Are Remaining Issues in TPP
Despite progress, there are still some yet resolved issues before a Trans Pacific Partnership agreement is reached. Here is Rod Bain. What Are Remaining Issues in TPP Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture …
Timeline for PLC and ARC Programs for 2015 Crop Year
What should producers prepare for with the Price Loss Coverage and Agriculture Risk Coverage programs offered under the new Farm Bill? Rod Bain has the story. Timeline for PLC and …
A Peek at Some Farm Bill Program Timelines
When will certain aspects of the new Farm Bill be implemented and available? Rod Bain has the story. A Peek at Some Farm Bill Program Timelines Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester …
Sec. Vilsack on Supplement and Coverage Option of Risk Management
The Agriculture Secretary explained the process for the supplement and coverage option risk management tool at Commodity Classic. Sec. Vilsack on Supplement and Coverage Option of Risk Management Sponsored ContentCIR …
Snow Survey Finds Slightly Increased Water Content
Storms are lightly blanketing the Sierra with fresh snow, but Department of Water Resources (DWR) snow surveyors today reported that snowpack water content remains far below what will be needed …
CA Lawmakers Announce Drought Field Hearing
Following a meeting on Thursday to help resolve the California water crisis, Republican House Members representing parts of the Central Valley and other areas reiterated that they stand ready to …