…Bureau has drafted and sent a letter of support for both bills as a result of board action taken on Feb. 20. Tulare County Farm Bureau supports the House Bill…
Proposed Budget Focuses on Results “Where it Counts”
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack comments on his proposed FY 2015 budget. Ag Secretary Vilsack on his proposed budget….
Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on the Proposed FY 2015 Budget
WASHINGTON, March 4, 2014—Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today made the following statement on the proposed FY 2015 budget: “The President’s 2015 USDA budget proposal achieves reform and results for the…
Future of FFA Uncertain
Adam Gray The future of FFA and other agriculture education programs is uncertain here in California due to Governor Jerry Brown’s proposal to drop the Agriculture Incentive Grant. Assemblymember Adam…
Timeline for PLC and ARC Programs for 2015 Crop Year
…the Price Loss Coverage and Agriculture Risk Coverage programs offered under the new Farm Bill? Rod Bain has the story. Timeline for PLC and ARC Programs for 2015 Crop Year…
Enhanced School Wellness Environments Make the Smart Choice the Easy Choice for a Healthier Next Generation
…while still preserving time-honored school traditions like occasional cookie sales and birthday treats. The food marketing and local wellness standards proposed by USDA will ensure that the school environment supports…
California Firm Recalls Canadian Liver Pâté Products
California Firm Recalls Canadian Liver Pâté Products Produced Without Import Inspection WASHINGTON, Feb. 26, 2014 – Sun Hing Foods, Inc., the Importer of Record, a South San Francisco, Calif., establishment,…
AgNeTVideo: Using Solar on Dairy Farms
Dylan Dupre, vice president of sales at SPG Solar, discusses the use of solar energy on dairy farms….
U.S. Cattle Producers May Start Rebuilding Process in 2015, CA May Take Longer
There have been many questions as to when castle producers may start the rebuilding process with their herds. Sabrina Hill has more. Cattle Producers May Start Rebuilding Process…
New Ad Campaign for the Dairy Industry
…out this week. The dairy industry is looking for a new direction to increase milk consumption and declining sales. Sabrina Hill has more. New Ad Campaign for the Dairy Industry…
The White House and USDA Announce School Wellness Standards
…income communities WASHINGTON, Feb. 25, 2014 – Today, First Lady Michelle Obama joins U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack to announce proposed guidelines for local school wellness policies. The…
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…
California FFA President says Ag Education Funds are Important
…education is unique. California FFA President Riley Nielsen on ag education funds For more on our series on FFA Week and comments from California FFA President Riley Nielsen: National FFA…
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…
