It was a big topic at the American Farm Bureau Federation convention this week: biotechnology and agriculture. Industry leader Cathleen Enright discusses the importance of biotechnology and how farmers can …
American Adults are Choosing Healthier Foods, Consuming Healthier Diets
USDA research shows improvements in diet quality between 2005 and 2010 WASHINGTON, Jan. 16, 2014 – American adults are eating better, making better use of available nutrition information, and consuming …
USDA on California Drought
USDA’s Gary Crawford reports on California’s extreme drought. Click to Open or Download Audio Report Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Protecting Your Operation from Damaging Fire AntsJuly 11, 2024Controlling …
USDA Designates California Ag Counties for Drought Disaster Assistance
DAVIS, CA – Jan. 15, 2014 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated 27 of California’s 58 counties as natural disaster areas due to damages and losses caused …
Year’s First National Water Forecast
Year’s First National Water Forecast Predicts Limited Supply West of the Continental Divide WASHINGTON, Jan. 15, 2014 – A limited water supply is predicted west of the Continental Divide, according …
Water Rally Thursday
A big water rally is planned for the steps of the state capitol Thursday, January 16. Buses will be provided for those who wish to travel from several locations around …
Vilsack Discusses Need for Farm Bill
The nation’s top agriculture person discusses the farm bill. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to Open or Download Audio Report Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Protecting Your Operation from …
Future of U.S. Trade with China
What’s ahead for U.S. trade with China? The US Grains Council has some ideas. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, …
Crop Insurance Program Growth
The Federal Crop Insurance Program is expected to grow this year. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to Open or Download Audio Report Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Protecting Your …
BDCP Public Open House Meetings Begin This Week in Fresno and Bakersfield
As part of the 120-day public review and comment period for the Draft Bay Delta Conservation Plan (BDCP) and BDCP Draft Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Impact Statement, BDCP is hosting a …
Water Professionals Gather to Discuss Water and Energy Efficiency
Water professionals from around the state are preparing to meet in Sacramento to discuss the future of efficient water and energy use in California, but many are now focusing on …
USDA Video: This Week @ USDA January 10
A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. To learn more: http://www.usda.gov/oce/weather/index… and http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/u… Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Protecting Your …
World Ag Expo 2014
The World Ag Expo is a little less than a month away. Sabrina Hill has what you can expect this year. Click to Open or Download Audio Report Sponsored ContentCIR …
Drones Could be Beneficial for Farmers
The American Farm Bureau Federation annual convention was held this week, and one of the discussion topics was using drones to increase profits and productivity. Click to Open or Download …