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
…February 20, 2014 – 6p.m. to 8p.m. (Fresno) Fresno County Farm Bureau 1274 W. Hedges Ave Fresno, CA 93728 February 25, 2014 – 6p.m. to 8p.m. (Ventura/Camarillo) Ventura County Agricultural…
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,…
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
…of a transition program for the 2014 crop year as enactment comes too late for USDA and the private sector to offer the new insurance product until 2015. He said…
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…
DWR Drops State Water Project Allocation to Zero, Seeks to Preserve Remaining Supplies
…to the water quality and flow requirements for February, along with a request to establish a framework to make further requests and adjustments as the drought evolves. The petition also…
Center for Produce Safety Announces Call for Research Proposals
…and postharvest water are among the core research areas listed. A complete list of research priorities is posted on the home page of the CPS website, http://cps.ucdavis.edu. CPS and its…
