…and connect with local agricultural producers. “Connecting American farmers and ranchers with the National School Lunch Program provides schoolchildren with daily access to locally sourced, healthy foods,” said Vilsack. “These…
National FFA Week Brings Attention to Ag Education Funding
This is National FFA Week, but the program faces a rocky future here in California. Sabrina Hill talks with Riley Nilsen of Nipomo, who explains what the governor’s cuts to…
Federal Drought Aid Coming to California; Long Term Solution Sought
…billion or more out of a $47 billion farm economy” in California. Pointing to the national implications of a devastating regional drought, President Obama promised quick action on the part…
Washington Firm Recalls Dried Egg Products Due to Possible Salmonella Contamination
…of processed egg products that may be contaminated with Salmonella, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The following products were shipped to co-packers…
Farm Leader Welcomes National Focus on Drought
…of the California Farm Bureau Federation thanked President Obama for meeting with farmers and stakeholders today in the San Joaquin Valley. “We appreciate the national attention being brought to the…
President to Announce Drought Assistance During Visit Today
…(NOAA) Real-time Weather and Hydrologic Information: NOAA’s National Weather Service, through its local Weather Forecast Offices and River Forecast Centers are generating specialized analyses and forecasts to meet California’s needs….
CDFA, USDA Sessions on Drought Resources
…USDA’s Farm Service Agency (March 1st); and water conservation enhancements offered by the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (March 3rd). These programs offer a variety on-farm assistance including cover crops…
“Voices from the Land” Conservation in American Agriculture Briefing Highlights Environmental Award Winners
…dozen recipients of the LCA – which recognized landowners for achievement in environmental improvement on agricultural land – in Washington, D.C. last week. I was fortunate to meet with them…
Emergency Conservation Program Available
Val Dolcini, State Executive Director for the USDA Farm Service Agency announced Emergency Conservation Program availability for multiple counties in California. Sabrina Hill has all of the details of the…
USDA Report Shows Higher Than Expected Prices
Gary Crawford give the details of this month’s World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates. Click this link to view the entire report….
Statement of Westlands Water District on California Emergency Drought Relief Act of 2014
…in Old and Middle Rivers, as prescribed by the 2008 biological opinion issued by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, to minimize water supply reductions for the CVP and…
No Change in USDA Citrus Crop Forecast for California
The February USDA citrus crop forecast was delivered this morning by Jim Ewing of the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. There were no changes for California but in Florida there…
Media Day Kicks Off at World Ag Expo
The World Ag Expo kicked off Media Day this morning with the National Anthem. The expo is held each year at the International Agri-Center in Tulare. It opens to the…
California Firm Recalls Unwholesome Meat Products
…unwholesome or otherwise are unfit for human food and must be removed from commerce, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The following Rancho…