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,…
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…
Drought Leads to Early Removal of Almonds
…irrigation to keep their trees alive, or taking their chances with growing a crop. An almond farmer in the Westlands Water District who expects no surface water, Barry Baker, said…
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…
USDA Releases a First Look at 2012 Census of Agriculture Results
…to 2012. The report included information on farm numbers, land in farms and farmer demographics. At the national level: · The United States had 2.1 million farms, down 4.3 percent…
FFA has Concern over Governor’s Cut to Ag Education
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….
Drought influences dairy farmers’ feed plans
…dimmed the outlook for California dairy farmers. As the drought worsens, competition for hay and other feed crops has depleted inventories and driven up prices for dairy farmers such as…
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….
Vilsack Answers Farmer’s Tough Question about Conservation
Continuing coverage of President Barack Obama’s visit to the Central Valley During Sabrina Hill’s discussion with Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Friday, she relayed a tough question a farmer wanted answered. Hear…
