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… Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Let’s Talk …
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 …
California Crop Progress for 02-27-14
Sabrina Hill checks in on crop progress around the state. California Crop Progress Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals …
Almond Board: The Importance of Distribution Uniformity of Irrigation Systems
For today’s Almond Board Update, we are talking about the importance of distribution uniformity of irrigation systems. Blake Sanden is the irrigation and soils advisor for Kern County Cooperative Extension. …
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 Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture …
House and Senate Tax Leaders Pursuing Conflicting Tracts on Tax Breaks
House and Senate tax leaders are pursuing conflicting tracts on tax breaks and reform making it less likely major tax legislation will get done before the election. Pat Wolff, American …
New School Wellness Guidelines Info
First Lady Michelle Obama outlines the new school wellness guidelines. New School Wellness Guidelines Info Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On …
Schools Adopting Required Wellness Policy
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack telling how schools are accepting the required wellness policy. Schools Adopting Required Wellness Policy Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For …
Allowing More Students Access to Free School Meals
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack is also encouraging all schools to sign on to the community eligibility provision of the Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act giving all student access to free meals where …
Drought Leads to Early Removal of Almonds
Credit: California Farm Bureau Federation By Christine Souza Faced with severe water shortages, growers of nut crops such as almonds, walnuts and pistachios are making tough decisions that include removing …
Senator Galgiani Introduces Water Bond Legislation
Senator Cathleen Galgiani (D-Stockton) announced new legislation today to place a water bond on the November 2014 ballot that prioritizes water storage benefiting all Californians. SB 1370 greatly scales back …