…May 15, 2014 – A yearly survey of beekeepers, released today, shows fewer colony losses occurred in the United States over the winter of 2013-2014 than in recent years, but…
Ag Sec. Vilsack Announces Continued Progress on 2014 Farm Bill Implementation
…On April 7, 2014 FNS announced an RFP for this pilot program, which will take place during the 2014-2015 school year. SNAP-related Provisions: On March 21, 2014, FNS released an…
On Pesticide Report, Ag Commissioners Hoped for Something Better Researched
Erik Lauritzen We’ve been telling you about a controversial report that looked into pesticide use near schools in 15 California counties. Sabrina Hill discussed the report with Monterey County…
Ag Commissioner Speaks Out on Pesticide Report
…Eric Lauritzen has faced some harsh media stories after a report on pesticide use near schools in 15 counties in California. His county was one studied in the pesticide report….
White House Report on Immigration Reform
…state’s $33.9 billion industry. President of the United Farm Workers Arturo Rodriguez says state lawmakers need to all be on the same page. Arturo Rodriguez on immigration reform For more…
USDA Announces Effort to Cut Energy Costs for Farmers, Ranchers, Rural Small Businesses
…project type) is available on page 25564 of the May 5, 2014 Federal Register. President Obama’s plan for rural America has brought about historic investment and resulted in stronger rural…
Market Round-up for Corn, Cattle, Hogs and Milk
…2014 futures ended in negative numbers with nearby May down .10 at 27.75 and June down .27 at 21.55. The only gains recorded Friday were Feb. and March 2015. Both…
AgNeTVideo: Fresno County Ag Commissioner on Pesticides Near Schools
Fresno County Agriculture Commissioner Les Wright reassures parents on agricultural pesticide use near schools. For more from Wright on the pesticide report, click here….
New Report on Pesticide Use Gets Response From Agriculture
Les Wright Fresno County Ag Commissioner You may have heard something this week about a newly released report on pesticide use near schools, but unless you read or heard it…
Governor Brown Issues Executive Order to Redouble State Drought Actions
…of the drought. 15. Pursuant to the drought legislation I signed into law on March 1, 2014, by July 1, 2014, the California Department of Food and Agriculture, in consultation…
USDA Announces Specialty Crop Block Grant Program-Historic Farm Bill Support Available through State Departments of Agriculture
…fresh food systems, Expanding access to specialty crops in underserved communities, Developing school and community gardens and farm-to-school programs, Enhancing the competitiveness of specialty crop farmers, including Native American and…
USDA Helps Open and Expand Export Markets for U.S. Agriculture through 2014 Farm Bill Programs
2014 Funding Supports More than 60 Organizations; Applications Now Available for 2015 Export Development Programs WASHINGTON, April 16, 2014 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that the U.S. Department…
USDA Announces Funding to Train and Educate Next Generation of Farmers and Ranchers
…eligibility and how to apply (applications are due June 12, 2014). Priority will be given to projects that are partnerships and collaborations led by or including non-governmental, community-based, or school-based…
Innovation Awards Return to Regional Food Show
…14 Vons locations.” The public can vote for their favorite new product as part of the “People’s Choice” Award beginning on June 20 at 5 p.m. on the Fresno Food…
