The 2014 American Seed Trade Association Vegetable and Flower seed conference is underway in Monterey. AgNet West’s Gary Cooper is at the conference and has this report with brief comments…
House-Senate Negotiators Announce Bipartisan Agreement on Final Farm Bill
…reduce the deficit, grow the economy and provide certainty to the 16 million Americans whose jobs depend on agriculture. The Agricultural Act of 2014 contains major reforms including eliminating the…
Final State Water Action Plan Released
Final State Water Action Plan Released: Outlines California’s Near- and Long-Term Water Priorities Plan Includes 2014-15 Budget Proposals, Implementation Efforts, Updates from Public and Stakeholder Comments SACRAMENTO, Calif. – As…
AFBF on RFS Standards
The American Farm Bureau Federation responds to the Environmental Protection Agency’s 2014 Renewable Fuel Standard requirements. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
CA Lawmakers Urge Reclamation to Maintain Rescheduled Water
…Devin Nunes, and David Valadao joined together to urge the Administration to reconsider this potentially devastating move. The bipartisan group of lawmakers called for action consistent with the law within…
CA Congressmen Want Action on Water Issue
…coordinator, congress itself has the authority, the ability and the duty to help Californians overcome this crisis.” The letter points out the House has passed an act which would have…
The ASA Plant and Soil Conference
The 43th annual California ASA Plant and Soil Conference will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday, Feb. 4 & 5, 2014 at the Radisson Hotel and Convention Center in Fresno,…
Omnibus Appropriations Bill To Fund Ag Areas
…October 1st continues major nutrition programs and includes a key policy on overseas food aid. But American Farm Bureau Federation Rural Development Specialist RJ Karney says it also boosts rural…
Breaking News: Governor Makes Official Drought Declaration
…publicly available. 3.State agencies, led by the Department of General Services, will immediately implement water use reduction plans for all state facilities. These plans will include immediate water conservation actions,…
FARM LEADER: Drought Declaration Calls Attention to Chronic Water Problems
In welcoming Gov. Brown’s declaration of a drought emergency today, California Farm Bureau Federation President Paul Wenger said he hopes the action will give state agencies increased flexibility to act…
Possible Delay for Federal Water Projects Bill
…Reform and Resources Development Act – key for ag trade – could slip past the expected January timeline. But with next week’s holiday recess and attention on the President’s State…
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…
American Adults are Choosing Healthier Foods, Consuming Healthier Diets
…through its 10-Tips Nutrition Series and the Thrifty Food Plan. USDA’s SuperTracker, a free online planning and tracking tool, helps more than three million Americans improve food choices, maintain a…
Year’s First National Water Forecast
…forecasts. “USDA streamflow forecasts play a vital role in the livelihood of many Americans,” NRCS Chief Jason Weller said. “With much of this region greatly affected by drought, our experts…