…the President’s desk.” “The House has passed legislation by a bipartisan vote of 229-191 to provide solutions to the man-made California water crisis that is devastating Central Valley farmers and…
New Legislation to Help Drought Relief Efforts
…the residents are farm workers. With farmers planting less crops and losing money because of the drought, fewer farm workers are needed. Meanwhile, the new legislation also increases penalties for…
Shaping America’s Eating Habits
Panelists from a recent US Farmers and Rancher’s Alliance food dialogue answer the question, “Who’s shaping America’s eating habits?” Shaping America’s Eating Habits Panelists include University of Southern California Professor…
Who is Shaping America’s Eating Habits?
Rod Bain A recent Food Dialogue asked a panel about our nation’s eating habits and how they are shaped. Here is Rod Bain. Who is Shaping America’s Eating Habits?…
Enhanced School Wellness Environments Make the Smart Choice the Easy Choice for a Healthier Next Generation
…the strategy to provide more eligible children with access to the healthy school meals provided by the National School Lunch and School Breakfast programs, while streamlining the process for schools….
Hundreds of Ag and Business Groups Call for Immigration Reform
WASHINGTON, D.C., February 25, 2014—The American Farm Bureau Federation, as part of a multi-industry coalition of 636 business organizations—154 of them agriculture-related—today urged Congress to move forward with immigration reform…
National Weather Forecast for March 4 – 10
Brad Rippey, USDA meteorologist, outlines the national weather forecast for March fourth through the tenth. National Weather Forecast…
Drought Leads to Early Removal of Almonds
…cases, farmers use a technique called deficit irrigation, which keeps the trees alive but without producing a crop. “They’ve decided to stress the trees, so instead of watering every 10…
Senator Galgiani Introduces Water Bond Legislation
…the process immediately in order to provide a dependable water supply for the future and prepare for periods of prolonged drought. The combination of California’s lack of preparedness for this…
The White House and USDA Announce School Wellness Standards
…and the food and beverage industries to implement the new guidelines and make the healthy choice, the easy choice for America’s young people,” Secretary Vilsack said. To help schools with…
USDA Grant for Pollinator Health, CA Left Out
…foundation of a nutritious diet. The future security of America’s food supply depends on healthy honey bees,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. “Expanded support for research, combined with USDA’s other…
More Cotton Acres in 2014 Nationwide, But CA Planting Less
…2013, in the recent Planting Intentions Survey. However, California growers will be planting less this year. Gary Adams, Vice President of Economics and Policy Analysis for the National Cotton Council,…
CFBF: Farmers and Ranchers Make Record Donation of Food to ‘Harvest for All Program’
…pounds, were collected by young farmers and ranchers in California. To read more about the Harvest for All program, please CLICK HERE. Farmers and Ranchers Make Record Donation of Food…
CDFA Drought Meeting Next Week
California’s drought task force is meeting next week, and will hear from a number of organizations about how they expect the drought to impact the state’s farmers and ranchers. The…