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Bay Delta Conservation Plan Public Review Period Extended 60 Days
180-day period responds to public requests for addition time to review and comment Lead state and federal agencies today extended the public comment period for the Draft Bay Delta Conservation …
Fresno County Farm Bureau Issues Statement on Water Supply for County’s Federal Water Contractors
Fresno County Farm Bureau has issued the following statement in response to today’s announcement of the non-existent federal surface water supplies for Fresno County farmers: The statement by CEO/Executive Director …
U.S. Bureau of Reclamation Announces Zero Water Allocation for California Farms
FRESNO, CA – Today the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation announced an initial zero water allocation for south-of-Delta Central Valley Project agricultural water service contractors. This comes as no surprise due …
Low Prices Not Necessarily Cause for Ag Sector Pessimism
Prices may be weaker, but one expert says that’s not the full measure of the health of the farm economy. Low Prices Not Necessarily Cause for Pessimism
Farm Income to Fall This Year
Farm income will drop considerably this year, if current projections hold up. USDA’s Gary Crawfod reports with comments from Kevin Patrick to USDA’s Outlook Forum. Farm Income to Fall This …
Shoppers Will See Moderate Increase in Food Prices This Year
Moderate Increase in Food Prices This YearUSDA’s Gary Crawford with Ricky Volpe tell us several factors are coming together that will bring higher food price inflation this year. Moderate Increase …
What to make of Fewer Replies to 2012 Census Of Agriculture
There were fewer replies to the most recent Census of Agriculture compared to previous survey, and for a myriad of reasons. Fewer Replies to 2012 Census Of Agriculture
WANTED – More Young Farmers
Preliminary Census of Agriculture data shows a rise in young farmers, but more are needed to succeed an aging population. Rod Bain reports with comments from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. …
2012 Preliminary Census of Agriculture Released
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Agriculture Statistics Service released the 2012 Census of Agriculture Preliminary Results. Sabrina Hill has some key numbers for California. Preliminary Census of Agriculture California …
California FFA President says Ag Education Funds are Important
In this final segment of our series on FFA Week, Sabrina Hill continues talking with California FFA President Riley Nielsen who says agriculture education is important because it helping our …
Connecting Rural U.S. Businesses to the Export Market
The idea behind ‘Made in Rural America” is connecting more rural businesses of all types to export information and assistance through a comprehensive strategy. Susan Carter reports on ‘Made in …
Addressing Cover Crops and Soil Health
Cover crops as a significant tool for soil conservation and health? The NRCS Chief and others say “Yes”. Rod Bain reports. Rod Bain reports on soil health
Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on the 2012 Census of Agriculture Preliminary Results
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20, 2014—Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today made the following statement on the 2012 Census of Agriculture preliminary results: “The preliminary data released today provide a snapshot of a strong …