…Manager, Westlands Water District. Westside Valley farmers who receive water from the Central Valley Project expect to receive a zero allocation under water service contracts, and because of historic dry…
Breaking News: Governor Makes Official Drought Declaration
…way possible.” In the State of Emergency declaration, Governor Brown directed state officials to assist farmers and communities that are economically impacted by dry conditions and to ensure the state…
FARM LEADER: Drought Declaration Calls Attention to Chronic Water Problems
…“Farmers across California face wrenching decisions today, as well as in coming months. Will they have enough water to plant crops, to water their livestock, and keep trees and vines…
Biotechnology and Agriculture
It was a big topic at the American Farm Bureau Federation convention this week: biotechnology and agriculture. Industry leader Cathleen Enright discusses the importance of biotechnology and how farmers can…
Hundreds Gather for Water Rally
…farmers and ranchers of all sizes and backgrounds have experienced drought conditions and water shortages and may find help at FSA offices.” Farmers and ranchers in designated counties have eight…
American Adults are Choosing Healthier Foods, Consuming Healthier Diets
…SNAP shoppers at America’s farmers markets. By increasing the number of farmers markets that are able to accept SNAP benefits, USDA is encouraging SNAP recipients to use their benefits to…
USDA Designates California Ag Counties for Drought Disaster Assistance
…federal disaster assistance, visit www.disasterassistance.gov. The Farm Service Agency’s Emergency Conservation Program may also help restore conversation-related farm property and facilities. And the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program is available…
Year’s First National Water Forecast
…the West prepare for spring and summer snowmelt and streamflow by providing periodic forecasts. It’s a tool for farmers, ranchers, water managers, communities and recreational users to make informed, science-based…
Water Rally Thursday
…the Central Valley. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report The California Latino Water Coalition, NAACP, League of Cities Latino Caucus, and the Nisei Farmers League, are…
Drones Could be Beneficial for Farmers
The American Farm Bureau Federation annual convention was held this week, and one of the discussion topics was using drones to increase profits and productivity. Click to Open or Download…
AFBF President Tells Farmers to Hold Congress Accountable
Bob Stallman American Farm Bureau Federation President Bob Stallman is calling for farm bureau members to hold congress accountable. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
CATA Comments on Governor Brown’s Budget Proposal Eliminating Agricultural Education Incentive Grant
…projects, and leadership training through the Future Farmers of America (FFA) student organization. The Agricultural Education Incentive Grant currently supports local Ag Education programs and FFA activities in over 300…
Meeting on Mitigating Drought
…is designed to provide ranchers with information to assist them managing their herd during periods of low feed supply. The discussion will focus on an array of practical tools and…
Farmers Wait for Farm Bill
U.S. Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says the country needs a farm bill soon. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…