CDFA Secretary Karen Ross California Department of Food and Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross says the $20 million dollars for drought assistance through the NRCS EQIP program is “most critical.” CLICK…
Freeze Impact on California Citrus Crop
Damage estimates from California and an upcoming USDA forecast will clarify the amount of freeze damage to much the California citrus crop. Click here to listen to the report….
California Farm Leader Praises Farm Bill Passage, Urges Immigration Action
Now that Congress has finished work on new legislation setting federal farm policy for the next five years, the president of the California Farm Bureau Federation says he hopes immigration…
Following Senate Passage, ASA Calls on President Obama to Sign Farm Bill into Law
ST. LOUIS (February 4, 2014) – Following the Senate’s vote to pass the Agricultural Act of 2014 this afternoon, the American Soybean Association (ASA) thanked both chambers of Congress and…
Corn Growers Thank Senate for Farm Bill Passage
WASHINGTON (February 4, 2014) – The National Corn Growers Association thanked members of the Senate for their passage today, with a 68-32 vote, of the 2014 farm bill. The bill…
Statement by AFBF President on Senate Passage of Farm Bill
…in the 2014 farm bill to provide risk management to fruit and vegetable farmers and to support livestock farmers during disasters. “Farm Bureau now looks forward to bringing the legislation…
USDA Announces $20 Million Available to Combat Drought
…here. Rep. Costa commented on the announcement stating this is a “good first step” and that “every drop of water is precious.” Hear all of Rep. Costa’s comment here. California…
USDA Launches Effort to Assist California Producers Affected by Drought
…conservation efforts throughout California to combat the effects of drought. Interested landowners and managers have until March 3, 2014 to apply for available funds. “Working with our federal, state, and…
Issues for Seed Industry
AgNet Media’s Gary Cooper speaks with Betsy Peterson of the California Seed Association about some issues facing the seed industry. CLICK HERE to listen to this report. CLICK HERE for…
Seed of High Quality Important
How can you tell if your vegetable seeds are of the best possible quality? Director of Technical Services for California Seed Association Betsy Peterson explains. CLICK HERE to listen to…
Southern CA Beef Packing Plant to Close
A Southern California beef packing plant is shutting down. National Beef Packing plans to shutter a packing plant in Brawley. The company cites a declining supply of fed cattle available…
Advice for Nut Growers in Drought
Sabrina Hill talks with University of California Advisor David Doll about helping nut crops through the drought. CLICK HERE to listen to this report….
California Drought Update
It’s official, California does not have enough water to grow our food and supply communities. The Department of Water Resources has now taken unprecedented action to conserve water, and it…
AgNeTVideo: CA Ag Organizations on Farm Bill
Barry Bedwell, President at California Grape and Tree Fruit League, and Don Patrick, Executive Vice President/ CFO at Nisei Farmers League, comment on the Farm Bill….