…felt by everyone. “Every single American benefits from this bill in one way or another,” Vilsack said. “We need Congress to pass a farm bill to give us the tools…
Under Secretary Elisabeth Hagen departs from USDA
…for Americans. Under Dr. Hagen’s leadership, USDA adopted a new zero-tolerance policy for additional strains of E. coli in beef and adopted new standards to protect Americans from Salmonella and…
Tree T-Pee Goes to the Sharks
…a $150,000 investment in his Tree T-Pee product, which serves as a water-saving and freeze protection device for tree growers. Here is a video from his appearance on the show….
Outlook 2014 Agribusiness Conference
California Agriculture – Thriving Through Change is the theme of Outlook 2014, formerly known as the Spring Ag Outlook Conference, presented by the California Chapter of the American Society of…
“Movember” for Men’s Health
…cancer, and specifically prostate cancer. Movember Dairy serves to help dairy farmers focus on their health. Click to open or download audio report. For the Movember Dairy facebook page, click…
FSA County Elections
Farmers and ranchers will be electing local Farm Service Agency County Committee members over the next few weeks. Rod Bain reports. Click to open or download audio report….
Protecting Honey Bee Health
The protection of honey bee health is important for the future of agriculture. There are some things growers can do to help keep pollinators healthy. Click to open or download…
Westlands Water District Supports California Agencies’ Request for Dialogue on Newly Released Draft Action Plan for Water
…water system to meet changing conditions. The Action Plan acknowledges that California cannot meet the water supply needs of the residents of the state or reach its environmental goals unless…
Deadline for Milk Income Loss Contract Program
Juan M. Garcia, Administrator of USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA), reminds producers that final production evidence and any supporting documentation for the Milk Income Loss Contract (MILC) program for months…
Poultry Grower Lois Alt Prevails Against EPA
…Protection Agency. The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia ruled that contrary to EPA’s contention, ordinary stormwater from Alt’s farmyard is exempt from National Pollutant Discharge…
CAPCA Conference Wraps Up
…next step in wildfire preparedness. The California Association of Pest Control Advisers represents more than 75% of the nearly 4,000 California EPA licensed pest control advisers that provide pest management…
CAPCA Conference Underway
…Association of Pest Control Advisers represents more than 75% of the nearly 4,000 California EPA licensed pest control advisers that provide pest management consultation for the production of food, fiber…
Committee on Agriculture Response to President Obama
…the nation this morning, President Obama said the following: “[N]umber three. We should pass a farm bill, one that American farmers and ranchers can depend on, one that protects vulnerable…
