…Program and greatest unmet need. They are Arkansas, California, Illinois, Maine, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and Washington. States will competitively award the funds to…
Drought Preparedness Workshop
…open or download audio report. The workshop was organized by the California Department of Water Resources, Center for Irrigation Technology. California State Executive Director, USDA Farm Service Agency Val Dolcini…
Water News Conference Today
Several Central California water officials along with congressman David Valadao and Senator Jean Fuller are talking about the state’s water situation today. A group of California legislators and delegates recently…
Net Farm Income Increase Projected
For 2013, USDA is projecting a net farm income increase, which they note confirms the strength of the farm sector’s solvency. Randall Weiseman has more. Click to Open or Download…
Fresno State Earns State Titles at Farm Bureau Collegiate Competition
…an Agriculture Education /Communication major from Saratoga; and Victor Evans, an Agriculture Education /Teacher Prep major from Fresno. The California Farm Bureau Federation, the state’s largest farm organization, works to…
Tips for Picking the Freshest Christmas Tree
While there are some Christmas tree farms around the state, most of the fresh Christmas trees for sale here in California are from Oregon or Washington. There are two ways…
More on USDA Emergency Response Framework
…it has changed the Florida citrus industry. But Vilsack says programs like this all depend on the passage of the farm bill, because without the farm bill there’s no funding….
New Requirements for Tyson Suppliers
Tyson Foods will start requiring their beef and chicken suppliers to meet the same on-farm requirements for animal treatment that are already in place for their hog producers. Randall Weiseman…
Lawmakers Discuss Passing Farm Bill Next Year
Some lawmakers are expressing cautious optimism about being able to pass a farm bill early next year. Gary Crawford has the report. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
California Crop Progress for 12-12-13
Sabrina Hill has the week’s crop progress. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
Wenger Reelected to CFBF
Paul Wenger will serve another term as president of the California Farm Bureau Federation. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report At the California Farm Bureau Federation…
New USDA Emergency Response Framework to Combat Huanglongbing
…by the Asian citrus psyllid, which has been found in several areas around California. So far, only one tree in the state has been infected with the disease. That was…
Farm Bill Extension Passes
Farm bill negotiators now have a little more time to complete their work. Gary Crawford reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…