$20 million available for agricultural conservation enhancements on key agricultural lands WASHINGTON, Feb. 4, 2014 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced USDA will make $20 million available for agricultural water…
Is Drought Declaration Enough?
…But is that enough? According to General Manager for the Westlands Water District, Tom Birmingham, the Governor’s declaration will help mitigate the drought’s negative impacts for Valley families, but he…
AgNeTVideo: Water Rally – Senator Berryhill
Senator Tom Berryhill speaks at the water rally held January 16th, on the steps of the state capitol….
Breaking News: Westlands Water District on Governor’s Declaration
…federal Central Valley Project and the California State Water Project, the people who live and work in agricultural areas of the Valley are facing a disaster,” said Tom Birmingham, General…
American Adults are Choosing Healthier Foods, Consuming Healthier Diets
…choices every day at school, at home and in their communities,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. “We have made significant progress, but our work is not done. We will continue…
Year’s First National Water Forecast
…decisions about future water availability. “Right now the West Coast is all red,” NRCS Hydrologist Tom Perkins said. “Early indications are it will be very dry in the western part…
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…
Farmers Wait for Farm Bill
U.S. Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says the country needs a farm bill soon. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
California Farms and Consumers in Jeopardy
…businesses, and California consumers will feel the full impact of the drought and the regulatory failures,” said Tom Birmingham, general manager of Westlands Water District. Water is an economic engine…
CA Beef Board Appointees
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack makes 41 appointments to the Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion and Research Board. Two of the appointees are from California. Click to Open or Download Audio Report James…
State Board to Discuss Water Transfers and Drought Preparedness
…DWR reports that about half of California’s statewide precipitation occurs December through February, with three-quarters occurring November through March. Invited speakers include: Bill Croyle, California Department of Water Resources; Tom…
California Among States Getting Grants for Schools
USDA Awards Grants for New School Food Service Equipment to Help Schools Improve the Quality of Meals WASHINGTON, Dec. 18, 2013 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that the…
More on USDA Emergency Response Framework
We told you yesterday about the Unites States Department of Agriculture’s newly formed Emergency Response Framework for the citrus disease Huanglongbing – also called citrus greening. Now Agriculture Secretary Tom…