…and ranchers. A bright spot in the data is the slight increase in young farmers and the stable number of small farms and large-scale farms. This reflects our work to…
USDA Releases a First Look at 2012 Census of Agriculture Results
…to remember about the Census of Agriculture is that the information is used for decision-making by producers as well as all those who serve farmers, ranchers and rural communities –…
Gov. Brown, Legislative Leaders Announce Emergency Drought Legislation
…and Game Commission restricted fishing on some waterways due to low water flows worsened by the drought. The state is working to protect local communities from the dangers of extreme…
Drought influences dairy farmers’ feed plans
…thirsty crop. “Unfortunately, sorghum doesn’t have the same nutritional value to dairy cows that corn does,” he said, and that will impact milk production. Also, with water shortages to bring…
USDA Announces Fiscal Year 2015 Farm to School Grants
…of the nation’s children. This is a top priority for the Obama Administration and is an important component of First Lady Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move! initiative to combat the challenge…
EPA Protects Wetlands in Calif. and Ariz. with $1.5 Million in Grants
…2014 Wetland Program grant cycle. Work under these grants, awarded annually, will range from enhancing computer programs that rapidly assess wetland conditions, to helping tribes develop programs to better monitor…
Federal Drought Aid Coming to California; Long Term Solution Sought
…farmers, water managers, community leaders, and labor representatives. “I wanted to come here to listen,” the President said. He said he was aware of the volatile water politics in California,…
Washington Firm Recalls Dried Egg Products Due to Possible Salmonella Contamination
…discrepancies in laboratory results. FSIS and the company have received no reports of illnesses due to consumption of these products. Consumption of food contaminated with Salmonella can cause salmonellosis, one…
Farm Leader Welcomes National Focus on Drought
…Farm Bureau Federation works to protect family farms and ranches on behalf of nearly 78,000 members statewide and as part of a nationwide network of more than 6.2 million Farm…
President to Announce Drought Assistance During Visit Today
…the drought obtain or maintain water sources of sufficient quantity and quality. These funds will be provided to eligible, qualified communities by application through USDA-Rural Development’s Emergency Community Water Assistance…
CDFA, USDA Sessions on Drought Resources
…Wildlife and the California Fish and Game Commission restricted fishing on some waterways due to low water flows worsened by the drought. The state is working to protect local communities…
“Voices from the Land” Conservation in American Agriculture Briefing Highlights Environmental Award Winners
…also eventually the Point Reyes National Seashore. Because of the methane digester, we generate about 65 percent of our on farm energy needs.” “Much of the work we’ve done has…
Farm Bill Sign of Things to Come
Gary Crawford tells what this Farm Bill does. Hear Gary’s report here….
California Farm Bureau Supports Senate Bill to Address Water Crisis
…Federation works to protect family farms and ranches on behalf of nearly 78,000 members statewide and as part of a nationwide network of more than 6.2 million Farm Bureau members….