…solid fiscal foundation for implementing near-term actions for the plan, recommending $618.7 million in funding for water efficiency projects, wetland and watershed restoration, groundwater programs, conservation, flood control, and integrated…
Ag Leadership Program Seeks Applicants for Class 45
…incredible educational opportunity for emerging or mid-career leaders in agriculture,” said CALF President and CEO Bob Gray. “Fellows will gain important skills and awareness to enhance their leadership capabilities and…
Omnibus Appropriations Bill To Fund Ag Areas
…keep the government open for the rest of this fiscal year contains key funding for USDA programs. The trillion dollar-plus bill that helps prevent another government shutdown until at least…
Breaking News: Governor Makes Official Drought Declaration
…programs that they can access during the drought. 14.The Department of Fish and Wildlife will evaluate and manage the changing impacts of drought on threatened and endangered species and species…
American Adults are Choosing Healthier Foods, Consuming Healthier Diets
…to invest in critical programs that expand the availability of healthy, safe, affordable food for all Americans.” The researchers found that use of nutrition information, including the Nutrition Facts Panel…
Year’s First National Water Forecast
…America’s farmers and ranchers conserve the Nation’s soil, water, air and other natural resources. All programs are voluntary and offer science-based solutions that benefit both the landowner and the environment….
EPA Awards more than $460,000 for environmental Projects along the U.S.-Mexico Border
Funds will be used towards reducing trash in the Tijuana River, vehicle emissions reduction strategies, recycling materials, and developing educational projects LOS ANGELES— The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded…
CATA Comments on Governor Brown’s Budget Proposal Eliminating Agricultural Education Incentive Grant
…high schools statewide, with over 74,000 students enrolled in programs offered in a wide variety of urban, suburban, and rural settings. Students enrolled in these programs are representative of California’s…
AgNeTVideo: Agro-Culture Issues Challenge to Support FFA, Young Farmers and Ranchers
Lonny Smith of Agro-Culture Liquid Fertilizers announces he is donating a portion of his sales to California FFA programs, and challenges other businesses to do the same….
Young Cattlemen’s Conference Deadline Approaching
…to support Angus education, youth and research. To learn more about the Angus Foundation and the programs it supports, call the American Angus Association® at 816-383-5100 or go to www.angusfoundation.org….
Walnut Growers Head to Yuba City
…In addition to the educational seminars, Scott says the trade show is bigger this year. He says though the show has only been around a few years, it’s growing fast,…
USDA Makes Flexibilities in National School Lunch Program
…grants in FY2013 to provide training and technical assistance for child nutrition foodservice professionals and support stronger school nutrition education programs, and plans to award additional grants in FY 2014….
San Joaquin College of Law to Host Agroterrorism Preparedness Program
…also like to thank the Fresno County Farm Bureau, Fresno County Sheriff’s Office, Wanger Jones & Helsley, Nisei Farmers League and Granville Homes for their support of this educational program….
Farm Bill Could Help Issues Between U.S., Brazil
A top USDA official says a new farm bill will likely go a long way toward resolving issues between Brazil and the U.S. revolving around U.S. cotton programs. Gary Crawford…