…precipitation present urgent problems: drinking water supplies are at risk in many California communities; fewer crops can be cultivated and farmers’ long-term investments are put at risk; low-income communities heavily…
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…
New Estimate for China Corn
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s new estimate of China’s corn imports this season is a lot different from the old estimate. Gary Crawford reports. Click to Open or Download Audio…
Hundreds Gather for Water Rally
…was there and has this report. Click to Open or Download Audio Report Meanwhile, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated 27 of California’s 58 counties as natural disaster…
California Firm Recalls Various Meat Products Produced Without The Benefit Of Full Inspection
Class I Recall Health Risk: High Jan 16, 2014 This release is being reissued to reflect additional products WASHINGTON, Jan. 16, 2014 – Rancho Feeding Corporation, a Petaluma, Calif., establishment,…
American Adults are Choosing Healthier Foods, Consuming Healthier Diets
…fewer calories coming from fat and saturated fat, consuming less cholesterol and eating more fiber, according to a new report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Economic Research Service; Changes…
USDA Designates California Ag Counties for Drought Disaster Assistance
DAVIS, CA – Jan. 15, 2014 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated 27 of California’s 58 counties as natural disaster areas due to damages and losses caused…
Vilsack Discusses Need for Farm Bill
The nation’s top agriculture person discusses the farm bill. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
Center for Produce Safety Announces Call for Research Proposals
…academia, government and nongovernmental organizations. “This request for proposals builds on previously funded CPS research and provides a clear roadmap to generate the information needed to develop science and risk-based…
USDA Video: This Week @ USDA January 10
A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. To learn more: http://www.usda.gov/oce/weather/index… and http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/u……
California Firm Recalls Various Meat Products Produced Without the Benefit of Full Inspection
Class I Recall Health Risk: High To view the Retail Distribution List for this recall, click here. WASHINGTON, Jan. 13, 2014 – Rancho Feeding Corporation, a Petaluma, Calif., establishment, is…
CATA Comments on Governor Brown’s Budget Proposal Eliminating Agricultural Education Incentive Grant
…attract bright, talented, and innovative students to help meet the many challenges facing both agriculture and the state of California over the next several decades. The elimination of support for…
Tough Choices for Cattle Producers During Drought
…or Download Audio Report The University of California has organized a meeting on January 29 entitled “Mitigating Drought – Optimizing Pasture and Supplemental feed and Managing Risk.” To view the…
Meeting on Mitigating Drought
With the worsening drought conditions the University of California has organized a meeting on January 29 entitled “Mitigating Drought – Optimizing Pasture and Supplemental feed and Managing Risk.” The meeting…