Val Dolcini County employees with the USDA Farm Service Agency offices around the state gather for training on the livestock disaster programs.FSA County Employees Gather for Training Ranchers can sign…
USDA Officially Announces Sign-Up Date for Farmer and Rancher Disaster Assistance Programs
Sign-Up Begins April 15 for Livestock, Honeybee, Fruit Grower Programs WASHINGTON, April 7, 2014 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today that farmers and ranchers can sign-up for…
Ag Secretary Vilsack Announces Progress on 2014 Farm Bill Implementation
…“We are making tremendous progress implementing the new Farm Bill,” said Secretary Vilsack. “This law is critically important to America’s farmers and ranchers and to our nation’s economy. Every USDA…
Drought Could Affect Food Prices This Year and Next
…ranchers reduce their herds. In states where drought conditions have improved, ranchers are now trying to build back their herds, so they’re not sending as many animals to market, particularly…
USDA Announces Growth of U.S. Organic Industry
…$35 billion last year, the organic industry represents a tremendous economic opportunity for farmers, ranchers and rural communities,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. “New support in the 2014 Farm Bill…
Crop Progress Around the State
…sprout fields in San Mateo County. February’s precipitation provided ranchers with emerging grass, though the amount is still inadequate due to the drought. Range and non-irrigated pastures were in poor…
New Access to Capital for Small and Mid-Sized Farmers
Giving better access to capital is one important way to assist small and mid-sized farmers and ranchers. New Access to Capital for Small and Mid-Sized Farmers…
Expanded Support for Small and Mid-Sized Farmers and Ranchers
USDA is expanding efforts to support small and mid-sized farmers and ranchers. Susan Carter reports with Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. Expanded Support for Small and Mid-Sized Farmers and Ranchers…
USDA Expanding Support for Small, Mid-Sized Farmers and Ranchers
…farmers and ranchers with USDA resources that can help them build stronger businesses, expand to reach new and larger markets, and grow their operations. “The recent Census of Agriculture shows…
State Drought Task Force Kicks Off Meetings
John Laird As California’s farmers and ranchers struggle to keep their operations running with very little water, the state’s Drought Task Force kicks off a series of public meetings. Speaking…
Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on the Proposed FY 2015 Budget
…and building a foundation for future economic growth, particularly in rural America, where 85 percent of our nation’s persistent poverty counties are located. It supports farmers, ranchers and growers as…
USDA Grant for Pollinator Health, CA Left Out
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) will provide close to $3 million in technical and financial assistance for interested farmers and ranchers to help improve…
CFBF: Farmers and Ranchers Make Record Donation of Food to ‘Harvest for All Program’
…pounds, were collected by young farmers and ranchers in California. To read more about the Harvest for All program, please CLICK HERE. Farmers and Ranchers Make Record Donation of Food…
CDFA Drought Meeting Next Week
California’s drought task force is meeting next week, and will hear from a number of organizations about how they expect the drought to impact the state’s farmers and ranchers. The…