…up for the livestock disaster programs for losses not only for 2014 but for losses they experienced in 2012 and 2013. While these livestock programs took over a year to…
USDA Forecasting Big Drop in Overall 2014 Farm Income
It’s probably no surprise that Agriculture Department analysts are forecasting lower overall farm income this year. Gary Crawford has this report….
CDFA, USDA Sessions on Drought Resources
…February 20, 2014 – 6p.m. to 8p.m. (Fresno) Fresno County Farm Bureau 1274 W. Hedges Ave Fresno, CA 93728 February 25, 2014 – 6p.m. to 8p.m. (Ventura/Camarillo) Ventura County Agricultural…
“Voices from the Land” Conservation in American Agriculture Briefing Highlights Environmental Award Winners
…only protects water, air and wildlife – it also makes economic sense. Jill Giacomini Basch is a 2013 LCA recipient who, with her father and three sisters, owns a family…
Costa Introduces Drought Relief Legislation
…State Water Project. The California Emergency Drought Relief Act of 2014 is the House companion to a bill introduced earlier today by California Senators Dianne Feinstein and Barbara Boxer and…
Statement of Westlands Water District on California Emergency Drought Relief Act of 2014
…2014, and Westlands supports the passage of the legislation. Notwithstanding the rainfall and snow California has enjoyed over the last week, the State is facing unprecedented drought conditions. Water supply…
No Change in USDA Citrus Crop Forecast for California
…will be heard “Live” here on AgNet West on Monday, March 10, 2014 at approximately 9:00 am. Please click the link to view a copy of the February USDA Citrus…
California Firm Recalls Unwholesome Meat Products
California Firm Recalls Unwholesome Meat Products Produced Without the Benefit of Full Inspection WASHINGTON, Feb. 8, 2014 – Rancho Feeding Corporation, a Petaluma, Calif. establishment, is recalling approximately 8,742,700 pounds,…
Lucas: Agricultural Act of 2014 Marks a New Era for Farm & Food Policy
WASHINGTON – Chairman Frank Lucas issued the following statement today after President Obama signed the Agricultural Act of 2014 into law. “The amazing reality about farm bills is that they…
President Obama Signs Farm Bill
As expected President Obama has signed the Agriculture Act of 2014 into law, finally putting an end to the over two year farm bill drama and giving our farmers and…
CalASFMRA Enters 2014 with New Logo, New Officers and New Direction
Nat DiBuduo Nat DiBuduo, AFM, Allied Grape Growers, Elected President CalASFMRA unveiled a new logo as officers were installed recently for the 2014 membership year. The California based organization is…
Citrus Damage Estimates to Come
…to test your audio stream for our upcoming “LIVE” webcast coverage of the release of USDA’s monthly Citrus Crop Forecast to begin at about 9:00 a.m. Monday, February 10, 2014….
2014 Cattle Industry Convention
The 2014 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show continues in Nashville, Tennessee, and big topics of discussion this week has of course been the 2014 Farm Bill and Country…
NRCS and Forest Service Partner to Improve Forest Health
San Bernardino and Riverside County, California Among Areas Targeted to Reduce Wildfire Risk HELENA, Mont., February 6, 2014 – Agriculture Under Secretary for Natural Resources and Environment Robert Bonnie announced…