…issues ranging from the port slowdown to federal drought legislation and the Trans-Pacific Partnership. Secretary Vilsack demonstrated a great grasp of our issues and we felt the dialogue was very…
California livestock marketers attend LMA D.C.
Livestock Marketing Association (LMA) members and staff traveled to Washington D.C. for the 10th annual LMA D.C. Fly In. Approximately 65 people met with leaders in D.C. on issues that…
CDFA Grants Help Growers Upgrade Irrigation Systems
Hundreds of farmers around the state are upgrading their irrigation systems with the financial support of a California Department of Food and Agriculture grant program for projects that improve water…
Federal Pesticide Changes Mirror California Rules
…that the agency is piling regulatory costs on farmers and ranchers that bear little if any relation to actual safety issues.” AFBF filed extensive comments on the proposal more than…
El Nino and Drought Could Deliver a One-Two Punch to Unprotected Soils
…us in a better place next spring,” he says. For technical and possible financial assistance in planning cover crops, tillage plans and other conservation, visit your local NRCS office http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/main/ca/contact/local/….
Ag Education Program Adds Next Level
The FARMS Leadership program is extending its education for high school students, to get the future of agriculture hands-on experience with real-life issues the industry faces every day. Program Adds…
Statement by the President on the Trans-Pacific Partnership
…effectively enforce anticorruption laws and regulations, and give citizens the opportunity to provide input on any proposed measures relating to issues covered by the TPP agreement. TPP also requires regulatory…
Food and Agriculture Board to Discuss Land Subsidence, Groundwater Management
…secretary on agricultural issues and consumer needs. The state board conducts forums that bring together local, state and federal government officials, agricultural representatives and citizens to discuss current issues of…
Flooded Vineyards Raised Some Eyebrows
…vineyards proved to be unaffected in the short term. She says they will test new crops this winter and continue to research to see if there are any long-term issues….
Fresh Ideas Showcase Bringing New Products, Fresh Innovations, and Industry Recognition
…and key issues of the produce and floral industries. More than 1,000 exhibitors will reveal creative products with inventive booth displays, covering over 270,000 net square feet of expo floor….
USDA Announces $8.8 Million to Support a Diverse Next Generation of Farmers and Ranchers
…Tugaloo College $199,983 Mississippi Tri-County Agricultural Cooperative $150,992 Mississippi Winston County Self Help $200,000 Missouri Lincoln University $199,965 Montana NACDC Financial Services $131,859 Montana National Center for Appropriate Technology $99,095…
USDA Extends Dairy Margin Protection Program Deadline
…West’s Sabrina Hill spoke with Vilsack about the extension. Dairy Program Extension Vilsack full interview The voluntary program, established by the 2014 Farm Bill, provides financial assistance to participating farmers…
Dairy Hearings Underway in Clovis
…is so high. California is the top producing dairy state in the nation. Testimony started with a financial analysis of California dairy by USDA ag economist Amanda Steeneck. Her testimony…
USDA Commits $2.5 Million to Expand New Farmer Education
…Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency programs that can provide financial, disaster or technical assistance to the agricultural community. She spoke with AgNet West before the official announcement Tuesday…