…Preliminary Results The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agriculture Statistics Service released the 2012 Census of Agriculture Preliminary Results providing us a first look at state and national data. Sabrina…
This Week @ USDA March 21, 2014
A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. For more information: http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/u… http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/u……
USDA Announces Funds to Improve SNAP Employment and Training Programs
WASHINGTON, D.C., March 20, 2014 – The U. S. Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Service today announced the availability of up to $5 million in competitive grants to help…
USDA Announces Growth of U.S. Organic Industry
USDA Announces Growth of U.S. Organic Industry and Additional USDA Support Available with New Farm Bill WASHINGTON, March 20, 2014 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced new figures…
Thousands Visit Ag Day at the Capital
A statewide celebration of agriculture in one of the state’s busiest cities. Thousands of people visited the State Capital building in Sacramento for Ag Day at the Capital. Sabrina Hill…
Focus on Ag Education at Ag Day at the Capital
…steps of the state capital building. They showcase California agriculture. This year some of the attendees have another focus as well. As many as thirty charter busses from around the…
National Ag Day to be Celebrated March 25
National Ag Day is a day to recognize and celebrate the abundance provided by agriculture. National Ag Day to be Celebrated March 25 …
Ag Day at the Capital and Funding Ag Education
…on inside that building that has some in the agriculture industry upset and worried about the future of agriculture education. Ag Day at the Capital and Funding Ag Education Gov….
AgNeTVideo: Explanation of Ag Education Budget Cuts
Jim Aschwanden, director of the California Agriculture Teachers Association, explains more about the governor’s cut to the Agriculture Education Incentive Grant. For more from Aschwanden, click here….
California Ag Day at the Capital
…11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. with a stage program at noon. Several organizations are expected to have exhibits at the event. Last year’s exhibitors included California Women for Agriculture, FFA,…
Immigration Reform Top Priority for Agriculture Sector
Andy LaVigne American Seed Trade Association President Andy LaVigne says if we see anything accomplished this year it will be likely after the mid-term election. Immigration Reform Top Priority LaVigne…
Debate Over GMO’s Continues
Dr. Cathleen Enright As debate over GMO’s continue, scientists and Executive Vice President for Food and Agriculture at Biotechnology Industry Organization, Dr. Cathleen Enright says they are vital to the…
Disappointment in Court Water Case Ruling
…serious drought situation and critical need for agriculture water. Sabrina Hill has the report. Court Water Case Ruling To read Westland’s Water District General Manager Tom Birmingham’s statement, please CLICK…
USDA FY2015 Budget Proposal Impacts
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Agriculture Secretary Vilsack shared with a House subcommittee how citizens would benefit as a result of USDA programs under the Department’s budget proposal. Secretary Vilsack also…