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
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
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
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
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 …
New Legislation to Help Drought Relief Efforts
New legislation will help free up state money for drought relief efforts. The money won’t help growers get all the water they need, but it will help offset some of …
This Week @ USDA February 28
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.gipsa.usda.gov/fgis/inspwe… http://blogs.usda.gov/2014/02/25/newf…
Enhanced School Wellness Environments Make the Smart Choice the Easy Choice for a Healthier Next Generation
Given that many children today eat two meals a day at school, it’s vital that we make every effort to ensure that they have access to the healthy foods they …
Selling Kids on the Idea of Eating Healthier Foods
If marketing unhealthy foods to kids by food companies sells more of those foods, why not market more healthy foods to kids? Selling Kids on the Idea of Eating Healthier …
Hundreds of Ag and Business Groups Call for Immigration Reform
WASHINGTON, D.C., February 25, 2014—The American Farm Bureau Federation, as part of a multi-industry coalition of 636 business organizations—154 of them agriculture-related—today urged Congress to move forward with immigration reform …
California Water Situation Continues to be Bleak
Despite a couple of storms predicted for this week, the California water supply situation will remain bleak. Gary Crawford has the story. California Water Situation Continues Bleak
Sugar Producers Look to Address Issue of Foreign Subsidies
With the inclusion of a strong five-year sugar policy in the 2014 Farm Bill, the nation’s sugar producers are setting their sights on addressing the foreign sugar subsidies that make …