…hard-hit communities, and today, we’re announcing up to $15 million more for California and other states that are in extreme drought. “Third, I’m directing the Interior Department to use its…
AgNeTVideo: Air Force One Landing in Fresno, With Audio of Obama’s Drought Comments
…the comments on the drought and his climate plan he later delivered at a farm in Merced County. AgNet West was the only agriculture network approved by the White House…
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 Obama Speaks on Drought
…announcing $50 million more for California and other states that are in extreme drought. Directing Interior Department to use existing authority where appropriate to give water contractors flexibility to meet…
AgNet West Exclusive Interview with Secretary Vilsack
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Continuing coverage of President Barack Obama’s visit to the Central Valley AgNet West Farm News Director Sabrina Hill had a one-on-one discussion with US Agriculture Secretary…
AgNeTVideo: Agriculture Secretary on Drought Assistance
Continuing coverage of President Barack Obama’s visit to the Central Valley…
President to Announce Drought Assistance During Visit Today
…The River Forecast Centers, for example, produce stream flow and runoff forecasts that help inform water supply decisions. UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA) Emergency Agriculture Loans: The U.S. Department…
Pollinators Crucial to Agriculture, Part 2
We have another segment in our series about the pollinator partnership and its efforts to find answers to ongoing declines in the world’s bee populations. Gary Cooper talked with Laurie…
USDA Forecasting Big Drop in Overall 2014 Farm Income
It’s probably no surprise that Agriculture Department analysts are forecasting lower overall farm income this year. Gary Crawford has this report….
CDFA, USDA Sessions on Drought Resources
…the U.S. Department of Agriculture will be holding informational sessions on drought resources for farmers, ranchers and farmworkers in several locations throughout the state in the coming weeks. These sessions…
AgNeTVideo: Governor Jerry Brown on Drought, More
Governor Jerry Brown discusses the President’s visit, the drought, and the future of California agriculture….
“Voices from the Land” Conservation in American Agriculture Briefing Highlights Environmental Award Winners
…conservation in the face of extreme weather – including the significant drought conditions in 11 western states. As we were meeting, the U.S. Senate was in the process of voting…
Fresno-Washington FFA Event Spotlights Funding Needs
…and fills us in on the event and why events like this are becoming more important with Governor Brown’s threat of eliminating funding for agriculture education. Hear Sabrina’s report here….
Pollinators Crucial to Agriculture
Many efforts are underway to protect pollinators. Gary Cooper talked with Laurie Davies Adams, Executive Director of the Pollinator Partnership in San Francisco, earlier this month at this year’s Vegetable…