…states, including, in some instances, farmers’ home addresses, phone numbers and e-mail addresses as well as information on employees of operations, to the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), Earth Justice…
Ag Groups Outraged Over EPA Information Leak
…Agency collected information from states on Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs). The statistics were requested by extremist groups, including Earth Justice, the Pew Charitable Trust and the Natural Resources Defense…
Census of Agriculture Past Due
…but there are still some ag operators who have yet to send theirs in. Renee Picanso of National Agricultural Statistics Service says there will be reminders for those who haven’t…
CAPCA Conferences Coming Up
…information. Topics include continuing education requirements, diagnostic resources for tree and shrub pests AND laws and regulations update. You can check out the agenda and register now for the half…
USDA Microloans for Small Farms
…new microloan program is aimed at bolstering the progress of producers through their start-up years by providing needed resources – and helping to increase equity so that farmers may eventually…
Ag Sec Vilsack: Complete 2012 Census of Agriculture
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Reminds Producers to Complete 2012 Census of Agriculture Census Information a Vital Tool for Evaluating USDA Programs and Services WASHINGTON, Jan. 17, 2013-Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack this…
USDA Announces Speakers for Ag Forum
…85 distinguished experts in the fields of international trade, forestry, conservation, transportation, energy, nutrition, local foods, and food safety. The Forum continues to feature the traditional USDA commodity supply and…
CA Cattle Ranch Nominated for Award
…Each of the regional winners also had a video produce about their ranch. The Sparrowk video mentions their dedication to range land conservation. Please enjoy the video. The national winner…
California Water Allocation for 2013
…Water Resources announced farmers can expect to receive more of the water they need for 2013. The snowpack is built up and reservoirs are refilled, thanks to early storms around…
Fresno Food Expo
…is invited to be an exhibitor. All retail and food service buyers, distributors, chefs and restaurateurs can attend the Fresno Food Expo for free. Tickets for the general public to…
California Counties Named Disaster Areas
…counties are now eligible for low interest emergency loans from USDA’s Farm Service Agency. Interested farmers can contact their local USDA Service Centers for more information on eligibility requirements and…
New Leadership Team for Ag Committee
…including crop insurance, commodity exchanges, and specialty crops. • Rep. Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-5): Conservation, Energy, and Forestry Jurisdiction: Soil, water, and resource conservation, small watershed program, energy and biobased…
2012 Census of Agriculture Arriving in Mailboxes
…to your mailbox leads to an opportunity to help shape farm programs, boost rural services and grow your farm future. But for producers across the country, that opportunity will soon…
USDA Conservation Stewardship Program
In just four years, America’s top conservationists have enrolled 50 million acres in USDA’s Conservation Stewardship Program . Sabrina Hill has more. Click to Open or Download Audio Report It’s…