Karen Ross, Secretary for the California Dept. of Food and Ag is talking about the help provided by USDA to deal with drought. USDA Efforts to Help California Deal with…
USDA Announces New Grants to Help Communities Meet Water Challenges in Coming Years
$6 Million in Fiscal Year 2014, Up to $30 Million Over Next Five Years Available WASHINGTON, Feb. 24, 2014 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that USDA’s National Institute…
Bay Delta Conservation Plan Public Review Period Extended 60 Days
…review of the Draft BDCP documents facilitating greater public involvement,” said Secretary for Natural Resources John Laird. “All public comments received on the draft documents will be carefully evaluated and…
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
…numbers for producers To read the release from the USDA, CLICK HERE. CLICK HERE to read Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack’s response to the 2012 Preliminary Census of Agriculture report….
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…
USDA Announces Fiscal Year 2015 Farm to School Grants
…and Provide New Economic Opportunities for a Variety of Producers WASHINGTON, D.C., Feb. 19, 2014 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the release of a request for applications for…
Plan in Place for Families Needing Assistance Due to Drought
…During the one-on-one discussion with Agriculture Secretary Vilsack, the secretary made these comments about new programs available for families. For Secretary Vilsack’s entire one-on-one discussion with Sabrina Hill, CLICK HERE….
Vilsack Answers Farmer’s Tough Question about Conservation
…the question and the Ag Secretary’s reply. For Secretary Vilsack’s entire one-on-one discussion with Sabrina Hill, CLICK HERE. CLICK HERE to watch Agriculture Secretary Vilsack’s comments he made prior to…
Vilsack: “We Are Clearly Paying Attention to this Situation”
…assistance being made available to farmers and ranchers for drought assistance. For Secretary Vilsack’s entire one-on-one discussion with Sabrina Hill, CLICK HERE. CLICK HERE to watch Agriculture Secretary Vilsack’s comments…
Drought Assistance for Specialty Crops
…package for California. Hear Ag Secretary Vilsack’s comments about specialty crop assistance. For Secretary Vilsack’s entire one-on-one discussion with Sabrina Hill, CLICK HERE. Watch Agriculture Secretary Vilsack’s comments he made…
AgNet West Exclusive Interview with Secretary Vilsack
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Continuing coverage of President Barack Obama’s visit to the Central Valley AgNet West Farm News Director Sabrina Hill had a one-on-one discussion with US Agriculture Secretary…
AgNeTVideo: Agriculture Secretary on Drought Assistance
Continuing coverage of President Barack Obama’s visit to the Central Valley…
President to Announce Drought Assistance During Visit Today
…Secretary Tom Vilsack, Governor Jerry Brown, Congressman Jim Costa, Senators Diane Feinstein and Barbara Boxer and others as he tours parts of the Central Valley and then announces what the…