…Vilsack. “These grants will help arm America’s farmers and ranchers with the tools and strategies they need to adapt and succeed, and build on ongoing, cross-governmental efforts to provide relief…
Young Farmers Need to Fill the ‘Donut Hole’
A leading agricultural economist is concerned about Census of Ag data showing fewer farmers in the 40 to 55 year old age group. Rod Bain fills us in. Young farmers…
Water Crisis Results from Years of Inaction
…living the future that we have predicted for at least the last two decades. Without the creation of additional water storage, California is unprepared for extended drought. Because of the…
Bay Delta Conservation Plan Public Review Period Extended 60 Days
…Federal Endangered Species Act, the California Environmental Quality Act, and the National Environmental Policy Act. The 180-day comment period is four times that of the required 45 days in order…
Fresno County Farm Bureau Issues Statement on Water Supply for County’s Federal Water Contractors
…farmers: The statement by CEO/Executive Director Ryan Jacobsen: “Today’s announcement of an initial percent water allocation for Fresno County federal water contractors will greatly affect its $6.58 billion (2012) agriculture…
U.S. Bureau of Reclamation Announces Zero Water Allocation for California Farms
…water for people, farmers and communities will remain in a crisis for the foreseeable future. Without a solution, the state can also expect to spend hundreds of millions of dollars…
WANTED – More Young Farmers
…shows a rise in young farmers, but more are needed to succeed an aging population. Rod Bain reports with comments from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. WANTED – More Young Farmers…
California FFA President says Ag Education Funds are Important
…education is unique. California FFA President Riley Nielsen on ag education funds For more on our series on FFA Week and comments from California FFA President Riley Nielsen: National FFA…
Connecting Rural U.S. Businesses to the Export Market
…behind ‘Made in Rural America” is connecting more rural businesses of all types to export information and assistance through a comprehensive strategy. Susan Carter reports on ‘Made in Rural America’…
Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on the 2012 Census of Agriculture Preliminary Results
…strong rural America that has remained stable during difficult economic times. We have slowed significantly the loss of farmland, which has totaled 72 million acres since 1982. New tools provided…
USDA Releases a First Look at 2012 Census of Agriculture Results
SACRAMENTO – Today the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) released the 2012 Census of Agriculture preliminary results providing a first look at state and national data….
AgNeTVideo: Fuel Up to Play 60 Program
America’s dairy farmers help kids “fuel up to play 60.”…
California Dairy Farmers have to Make Changes
Sabrina Hill reports on this week’s edition of Ag Alert by the California Farm Bureau Federation highlighting the plight of California dairy farmers as they deal with the drought conditions….
Promoting California Milk
We talked with Jennifer Giambroni, Director of Communications for the California Milk Advisory Board. The Milk Advisory Board wants to educate consumers about buying from California dairy farmers. Visit the…