Now that Congress has finished work on new legislation setting federal farm policy for the next five years, the president of the California Farm Bureau Federation says he hopes immigration …
Statement by the President on Congressional Passage of Farm Bill
Today, in a strong bipartisan vote, the U.S. Senate came together to pass a comprehensive Farm Bill – legislation that will build on the historic economic gains in rural America …
Statement by Secretary Vilsack on Passage of the Agricultural Act of 2014
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4, 2014—Secretary Vilsack made the following statement on passage of the Agricultural Act of 2014: “Today’s action will allow the proud men and women who feed millions around …
Chairman Frank Lucas on Senate Passage of Agricultural Act of 2014
WASHINGTON – Chairman Frank Lucas issued the following statement today after the U.S. Senate passed the Agricultural Act of 2014. “I am pleased the Senate passed the conference report and …
Statement by AFBF President on Senate Passage of Farm Bill
Statement by Bob Stallman, President American Farm Bureau Federation Re: Senate Passage of Farm Bill “The American Farm Bureau Federation commends the Senate for passing the new five-year farm bill …
USDA Announces $20 Million Available to Combat Drought
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that the USDA is making available $20 million dollars for drought assistance through the NRCS EQIP program. Agriculture Sec. Vilsack’s comments can be heard …
USDA Launches Effort to Assist California Producers Affected by Drought
$20 million available for agricultural conservation enhancements on key agricultural lands WASHINGTON, Feb. 4, 2014 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced USDA will make $20 million available for agricultural water …
Issues for Seed Industry
AgNet Media’s Gary Cooper speaks with Betsy Peterson of the California Seed Association about some issues facing the seed industry. CLICK HERE to listen to this report. CLICK HERE for …
Seed of High Quality Important
How can you tell if your vegetable seeds are of the best possible quality? Director of Technical Services for California Seed Association Betsy Peterson explains. CLICK HERE to listen to …
World Ag Expo Next Week
The World Ag Expo is next week. We have a preview of what to expect. CLICK HERE to listen to this report. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Protecting Your …
Costa Discusses Water Issue
Congressman Jim Costa represents the state’s 16th Congressional district, which includes all of Merced County, and parts for Fresno and Madera Counties. Costa says he’s keeping a close eye on …
California Drought Update
It’s official, California does not have enough water to grow our food and supply communities. The Department of Water Resources has now taken unprecedented action to conserve water, and it …
Better Health Foundation Promotes Healthy Eating
Better health through healthy eating. It sounds logical, but these days it takes some work to get people on board. That’s part of what the Produce for Better Health Foundation …
Costa on Farm Bill
Congressman Jim Costa says it’s about time a farm bill is passed. CLICK HERE to listen to this report. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Protecting Your Operation from Damaging …