…to states and schools participating in the National School Lunch (NSLP) and School Breakfast (SBP) Programs. USDA provides the funding to states, which then competitively award grants to school districts…
USDA to Survey Farmers’ Planting Intentions for 2015
What is on the horizon for U.S. farmers in 2015 as they finalize plans for planting this spring? The March Agricultural Survey conducted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National…
National Agriculture Day Luncheon – Tickets Available
The Santa Cruz County Farm Bureau in conjunction with the organization, Agri-Culture, will again host the National Agriculture Day Spring Luncheon. The luncheon will be held on Wednesday, March 18,…
PERC Program for Agriculture
Cinch Munson, Director of Agriculture Business Development for the Propane Education and Research Council (PERC) talks with AgNet West’s Sabrina Hill about programs that can help ag operations save money…
Atwater High School Celebrates National FFA Week
…and host community-wide events to help others in need this week. It was National FFA Week February 22– 28 and a host of activities were run to raise awareness about…
USDA Provides One-Time Extension of Deadline to Update Base Acres or Yield History for ARC/PLC Programs
…short grain rice), safflower seed, sesame, soybeans, sunflower seed and wheat. Upland cotton is no longer a covered commodity. To learn more, farmers can contact their local Farm Service Agency…
Toomey, Feinstein & Flake Legislation Shortsighted Policy
…in the form of a high protein animal feed. “Additionally, ethanol has clear environmental benefits. According to the Argonne National Laboratory, compared to gasoline, ethanol reduces greenhouse gas emissions by…
Big Fresno Fair Announces New San Joaquin Valley Olive Oil Competition
…California Olive Oil Council, headquartered in Berkeley. The judging panel will be comprised of six olive oil sensory experts provided by the California Olive Oil Council. Winners will be announced…
Export Training Course Comes to CDFA
…and Summit Almonds. “Interest in international trade continues to grow”, said Alicia Rios with the State Center Community College District. The District, part of the statewide Center’s for International Trade…
Students Use National FFA Week to Share Importance of Agriculture
…others in need this week. It’s National FFA Week and a host of activities are planned to raise awareness about the National FFA Organization and the role it plays in…
FFA Students Attend State Leadership Academy
…and community. The National and California FFA Organization offer FFA members a series of five leadership and personal growth conferences. Throughout the 2014-2015 school year, the Atwater FFA has sent…
Organizations Respond to Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee Report
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association says the 2015 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee’s report is inconsistent – and if adopted will lead to conflicting dietary advice. For instance – the Committee…
USDA Secretary to Keynote Commodity Classic
…produced by the National Corn Growers Association, American Soybean Association, National Association of Wheat Growers and National Sorghum Producers. Starting in 2016, the Association of Equipment Manufacturers and many of…
House Agriculture Committee Reviews 2015 Agenda for the Commodity Futures Trading Commission
…CFTC Chairman Timothy Massad to make sure the agency’s rules both protect end-users and ensure well-functioning financial markets. Today’s hearing examined new regulations in the swaps market, coordination of international…