USDA is expanding efforts to support small and mid-sized farmers and ranchers. Susan Carter reports with Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. Expanded Support for Small and Mid-Sized Farmers and Ranchers…
Battling Consumer Misconceptions about GMOs
Dr. Cathleen Enright There is a lot of misinformation in the public about GMOs. Dr. Cathleen Enright, Executive Vice President for Food and Agriculture at Biotechnology Industry Organization, says the…
2013 Record Year for California Grape Crush
Mark another one in the record books for California. Sabrina Hill reports on new numbers for the California grape crush. Record grape crush California’s 2013 crush totaled a record high…
USDA Citrus March Crop Forecast has Slight Change
The USDA citrus crop forecast releasd this morning has a slight change in the Valencia oranges for California. The next crop forecast will be released April 9th at approximately 9:00…
USDA Expanding Support for Small, Mid-Sized Farmers and Ranchers
SANTE FE, N.M., March 10, 2014 –Today in remarks at the National Farmers Union National Convention, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced new and expanded efforts to connect small- and mid-sized…
California Field Crop Review
Sabrina Hill reports the California Field Crop Review now that the January numbers are in. California Field Crop Review…
Ag Secretary Vilsack Outlines Just a Few Beginning Farmer Actions
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack outlines a few of the many initiatives to help beginning farmers. Vilsack Outlines Just a Few Beginning Farmer Actions…
California’s Worsening Drought
USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, explaining how the situation in California is at the forefront of the country’s drought coverage. California’s Worsening Drought…
Ag Secretary Vilsack Pledges Biofuels Support Regardless of EPA RFS Decision
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Regardless of what the EPA decides on the Renewable Fuels Standard, the Agriculture Secretary is pledging continued support for the biofuels industry. Gary Crawford reports. Vilsack…
Citrus Growers Hear Latest on HLB
Kevin Severns Citrus growers from around the state gathered in Visalia, where they heard the latest in industry information, especially on the topic of HLB. Chairman of California Citrus Mutual…
USDA Video: This Week @ USDA March 7, 2014
A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. For more information: http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/u… http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/u… http://www.ars.usda.gov/pandp/people/… http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/u……
Monsanto Farm Mom of the Year
…says the program is meant to highlight and showcase the role women play in agriculture. Monsanto Farm Mom of the Year To learn more about the contest, please CLICK HERE….
Crop Update for the Week of March 3rd
Sabrina Hill gives us an update on California crops. Crop Update for the Week of March 3rd…
Tulare Co. Farm Bureau Backs Both Proposals
As communities around California continue to struggle with drought conditions, local leaders around the state are showing their support for water initiatives. Tulare Co. Farm Bureau Backs Both Proposals The…