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…
FFA has Concern over Governor’s Cut to Ag Education
California State FFA President Riley Nilsen In the continuing series on FFA Week, California FFA President Riley Nilsen explains one of the reasons she is concerned about the proposed cuts….
USDA Announces Fiscal Year 2015 Farm to School Grants
USDA Announces Fiscal Year 2015 Farm to School Grants to Continue Efforts to Increase Local Foods in Eligible Schools National Program Continues to Increase Access to Local Foods in Schools…
AgNeTVideo: California FFA President on Ag Education Funding
California State FFA President Riley Nilsen explains what the governor’s cuts to ag education could mean to FFA groups and schools around the state….
National FFA Week Brings Attention to Ag Education Funding
…to ag education could mean to FFA groups and schools around the state. Click to Open or Download Audio. The California FFA is staying busy. Check out their website HERE….
Washington Firm Recalls Dried Egg Products Due to Possible Salmonella Contamination
Class I Recall Health Risk: High Feb 15, 2014 Editor’s Note: This release has been updated to correct the Julian dates “2623” and “2633” from the 4.5-oz. packs of “OvaEasy…
President to Announce Drought Assistance During Visit Today
…Grants (ECWAG). California state health officials have already identified 17 small community water districts in 10 counties that are at risk of running out of water in 60-120 days. This…
CDFA, USDA Sessions on Drought Resources
…and tree pruning as well as market-based risk management tools. Informational sessions will be held on the following dates/locations: February 18, 2014 – 6p.m. to 8p.m. (Redding/Palo Cedro) Junction Elementary…
Fresno-Washington FFA Event Spotlights Funding Needs
The Fresno-Washington fundraising event was this past weekend. Sabrina Hill was there and fills us in on the event and why events like this are becoming more important with Governor…
California Firm Recalls Unwholesome Meat Products
California Firm Recalls Unwholesome Meat Products Produced Without the Benefit of Full Inspection WASHINGTON, Feb. 8, 2014 – Rancho Feeding Corporation, a Petaluma, Calif. establishment, is recalling approximately 8,742,700 pounds,…
Lucas: Agricultural Act of 2014 Marks a New Era for Farm & Food Policy
…of the federal government. With the president signing the Agricultural Act of 2014 into law, we mark a new era of farm and food policy that values saving money, reforming…
CalASFMRA Enters 2014 with New Logo, New Officers and New Direction
…a member of ASFMRA since 1994 and has served on the CalASFMRA board for five years. He has been President of Allied since 2000, leading the California wine grape marketing…
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…
NCC Applauds Senate’s Farm Bill Passage, Urges President Obama’s Signature
…reduction in the Adjusted Gross Income eligibility test, effective in 2014. He noted the re-imposition of limitations on marketing loan benefits could disrupt orderly marketing in times of low prices….









