…and connect with local agricultural producers. “Connecting American farmers and ranchers with the National School Lunch Program provides schoolchildren with daily access to locally sourced, healthy foods,” said Vilsack. “These…
Federal Drought Aid Coming to California; Long Term Solution Sought
…of the Federal Government. “California is our biggest economy, California is our biggest agricultural producer, so what happens here matters to every working American, right down to the cost of…
Information Sessions on Drought Coming Up
There is a series of information sessions coming up to help farmers, ranchers and farm workers deal with the drought. Sabrina Hill has all of the information. For more information,…
President to Announce Drought Assistance During Visit Today
…has made $20 million available from its Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) for agricultural conservation enhancements on key agricultural lands in California. These enhancements include irrigation efficiency, cover crops, orchard…
CDFA, USDA Sessions on Drought Resources
…the U.S. Department of Agriculture will be holding informational sessions on drought resources for farmers, ranchers and farmworkers in several locations throughout the state in the coming weeks. These sessions…
“Voices from the Land” Conservation in American Agriculture Briefing Highlights Environmental Award Winners
…dozen recipients of the LCA – which recognized landowners for achievement in environmental improvement on agricultural land – in Washington, D.C. last week. I was fortunate to meet with them…
USDA Report Shows Higher Than Expected Prices
Gary Crawford give the details of this month’s World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates. Click this link to view the entire report….
Costa Introduces Drought Relief Legislation
…faces of farm workers who could lose their jobs and their children who might be forced to leave school. For these people, there is no option but swift action on…
No Change in USDA Citrus Crop Forecast for California
The February USDA citrus crop forecast was delivered this morning by Jim Ewing of the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. There were no changes for California but in Florida there…
Aquaponics Curriculum Teaches New Fish Farming Techniques to Ag Students
…of agriculture. Aquaculture is one of the fastest growing segments of the US and global agricultural economies, growing at a rate of 6.5% per year, according to the Fisheries Technologies…
Lucas: Agricultural Act of 2014 Marks a New Era for Farm & Food Policy
…on February 4 with 68-32 vote. Farm Policy Reforms The Agricultural Act of 2014 includes the most significant reduction to farm policy spending in history by improving agricultural programs. Repeals…
CalASFMRA Enters 2014 with New Logo, New Officers and New Direction
…group is a premier provider of agricultural appraisal education in California, publishes the widely recognized annual Trends in Agricultural Land & Lease Values publication, and presents the Outlook Agribusiness Conference…
California’s Water Shortage Could Idle Hundreds of Thousands of Crop Acres
…to 29 irrigation districts, water agencies and municipalities. It’s expected irrigation deliveries to another group of agricultural districts served by the state will be reduced by half. An even bigger…
California Farm Leader Praises Farm Bill Passage, Urges Immigration Action
…these programs in place right away.” With farm programs now finalized, Wenger said Congress should turn its attention to reforming immigration laws that have proven ineffective for agricultural employers and…