…bright spot in our nation’s economy by sustaining the successes of America’s farmers, ranchers, and rural communities through these difficult times. We’re also telling California producers that USDA stands with…
Agri View: Milk, Home Made
Everett Griner talks about lab produced milk is on the way in today’s Agri View. Milk, Home Made…
Zero Allocations…Again
The definition of balance at the State and Federal level is once again highlighted by an announcement from the Bureau of Reclamation that producers south of the Delta will again…
Secretary Vilsack and Former Agriculture Secretaries Veneman and Glickman Announce Bipartisan Efforts to Expand Trade
…that help U.S. farmers, ranchers, and producers thrive. Signed, Secretary Ed Schafer (2008–2009) Secretary Mike Johanns (2005–2007) Secretary Ann Veneman (2001–2005) Secretary Dan Glickman (1995–2001) Secretary Mike Espy (1993–1994) Secretary…
USDA Provides One-Time Extension of Deadline to Update Base Acres or Yield History for ARC/PLC Programs
…for farm owners and producers to choose ARC or PLC coverage also remains March 31, 2015. “This is an important decision for producers, because these programs provide financial protection against…
Big Fresno Fair Announces New San Joaquin Valley Olive Oil Competition
…competition is open to all olive oil producers in the state of California with olive oil made from the most recent olive harvest. There will be two classes for entries:…
USDA Secretary to Keynote Commodity Classic
…produced by the National Corn Growers Association, American Soybean Association, National Association of Wheat Growers and National Sorghum Producers. Starting in 2016, the Association of Equipment Manufacturers and many of…
NFL Players Team up With CMAB For Fuel Up to Play 60
California native and Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr enjoys chocolate milk provided by The Dairy Goddess at the Fuel Up to Play 60 event at the World Ag Expo. Photo…
USDA Announces Funding for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Projects
Vilsack Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack was joined by Jennifer Womble, owner of James’ Supersave Foods and Jeffrey Marstaller, owner of Cozy Acres Greenhouse announcing that rural agricultural producers and small…
Atwater FFA Charters a Strong Showing at Arbuckle Field Day
…Field Day. The Atwater FFA Milk Quality and Dairy Foods team earned a 1st place overall team finish as they demonstrated their knowledge and skills in milk quality (tasting), cheese…
Vilsack Announces $30 Million to Fight Citrus Disease
USDA Targets Citrus Greening with Promising Tools and Long Term Solutions Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced $30 million in funding today for 22 projects to help citrus producers combat Huanglongbing…
Free Bird-Friendly Farming Workshops
…at the Isleton Community Center, 208 Jackson Blvd, Isleton, CA 95641 WHY: WHEP was first offered to producers in 2012 in the Sacramento Valley with a focus on rice; since…
California’s Three Largest Dairy Cooperatives Submit Proposal for California to Join the Federal Milk Marketing Order
…dairy producers who ship 18 billion pounds of Real California Milk annually, California Dairies, Inc. is a manufacturer of quality butter, fluid milk products and milk powders. In addition, California…