…typical crop year, and drought had a major impact on U.S. agriculture, affecting crop yields, production and prices. NASS is still reviewing all 2012 Census items to the county level…
Gov. Brown, Legislative Leaders Announce Emergency Drought Legislation
…food, housing and assistance for water-conserving technologies,” said Governor Brown. The legislation provides $687.4 million to support drought relief, including money for housing and food for workers directly impacted by…
Drought influences dairy farmers’ feed plans
Courtesy of Ag Alert by the California Farm Bureau Federation Just as milk prices are improving, fierce competition for hay and limited water supplies to grow other feed crops have…
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…
Federal Drought Aid Coming to California; Long Term Solution Sought
…food that you put on your table,” The President said, during his visit. President Obama talks with Fresno Mayor Ashley Swearengin AgNet West photo The President landed in Air Force…
Washington Firm Recalls Dried Egg Products Due to Possible Salmonella Contamination
…of processed egg products that may be contaminated with Salmonella, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The following products were shipped to co-packers…
President to Announce Drought Assistance During Visit Today
…Department of Agriculture (USDA) is providing help to food banks through The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP). 600 summer meal sites to be established in California’s drought stricken areas. The…
CDFA, USDA Sessions on Drought Resources
Application deadlines for federal programs rapidly approaching SACRAMENTO, February 12, 2014 – As California faces one of the driest years ever recorded, the California Department of Food and Agriculture and…
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….
California Firm Recalls Unwholesome Meat Products
…unwholesome or otherwise are unfit for human food and must be removed from commerce, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The following Rancho…
Aquaponics Curriculum Teaches New Fish Farming Techniques to Ag Students
…are developing best practices guidelines. One such non-profit group, The Global Aquaculture Alliance, was formed to develop standards for seafood farming that address food safety, environmental, and product quality concerns….
Lucas: Agricultural Act of 2014 Marks a New Era for Farm & Food Policy
…access to capital. Food Stamp Reforms The Agricultural Act of 2014 makes the first reforms to the food stamp program since the welfare reforms of 1996 while maintaining critical food…
CFBF: New Farm Law will Benefit California
…and on programs to encourage people to eat more of those foods. Wenger said those programs will benefit both farmers and food shoppers in California. “The ultimate goal for farmers…
California’s Water Shortage Could Idle Hundreds of Thousands of Crop Acres
…lead to higher consumer prices. Experts say it’s too soon to quantify the effect – but it’s worth noting the state produces half the nation’s fruits and vegetables and some…