…years, the Census of Agriculture illustrates the power of data. Results from the Census will inform smart policymaking that helps farmers and ranchers. “By providing the only source of uniform,…
California Ranked at Bottom of Agribusiness Friendliness Index
…climate. The government showed while we are top for labor availability, agribusinesses in California face more ballot initiatives than any other state as well as many other challenges to agribusiness…
Drought Could Affect Food Prices This Year and Next
…climate and location.” On the beef market, the California drought may have the most impact on niche products such as grassfed, organic or natural beef, said Lance Zimmerman, a market…
Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on the Proposed FY 2015 Budget
…competitive grants program to support the cutting edge research that will help producers adapt and succeed in the face of modern challenges, including a changing climate. It also provides $25…
Enhanced School Wellness Environments Make the Smart Choice the Easy Choice for a Healthier Next Generation
…are consistent with the “Smart Snacks in School” standards that go into effect later this year. Championed by First Lady Michelle Obama, the Smart Snack standards offer a common-sense approach…
The White House and USDA Announce School Wellness Standards
…policies, the proposed guidelines would ensure that foods and beverages marketed to children in schools are consistent with the recently-released Smart Snacks in School standards. Ensuring that unhealthy food is…
President Outlines Climate Change Actions to State Governors
…says his year of action will include actions on climate change and the way the government pays to fight wildfires. Gary Crawford has the story. President Outlines Climate Change Actions…
Gov. Brown, Legislative Leaders Announce Emergency Drought Legislation
…time to focus on what we can do right now.” “By making smart use of these funds, we can alleviate and prevent some of the worst impacts of the drought…
EPA Protects Wetlands in Calif. and Ariz. with $1.5 Million in Grants
…and protect their wetlands. “Wetlands are key to the vitality of local communities and wildlife — in an era of climate change, healthy wetlands act as natural buffers to floods…
Video: President Obama Responds to the California Drought
…Bosque’s farm in Merced County to view the damage caused by the California drought. There, the president discussed the administration’s response and spoke about his climate change plan. credit: whitehouse.gov…
Federal Drought Aid Coming to California; Long Term Solution Sought
…changing climate is going to make everyone “rethink how we approach water for decades to come.” “We have to be clear: A changing climate means that weather-related disasters like droughts,…
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…
President to Announce Drought Assistance During Visit Today
…Climate Preparedness: USDA announced last week the establishment of climate hubs across the country that will help farmers, ranchers and communities get the information and data they need to make…
“Voices from the Land” Conservation in American Agriculture Briefing Highlights Environmental Award Winners
…manage the risk and uncertainty associated with extreme weather and climate change. Conservation programs will be streamlined to better target limited resources to areas of highest need, while building on…