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…
Lucas: Agricultural Act of 2014 Marks a New Era for Farm & Food Policy
…or repealing government programs, and yet still providing an effective safety net for the production of our national food supply and for those Americans who are struggling. “I am pleased…
Big Crowd at Cattle Industry Convention
There is another big crowd at the annual Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show in Nashville, Tennessee. President-elect of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, Bob McCan, feels another new…
FID Facilitates Emergency Banking To Provide Dry-Year Water For Small Valley Cities, Towns
…of Settlement under current water conditions. The decision for this action was agreed upon by the Friant Water Authority and the Natural Resources Defense Council, in coordination with other Settling…
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…
NCC Applauds Senate’s Farm Bill Passage, Urges President Obama’s Signature
MEMPHIS –The National Cotton Council is pleased that the Senate acted swiftly to approve the Farm Bill Conference Report (Agricultural Act of 2014) and appreciates the leadership provided by Agriculture,…
USDA Launches Effort to Assist California Producers Affected by Drought
…protect and maximize every available drop of water.” This announcement is part of broader Obama Administration efforts to help those impacted by the drought. Through the National Drought Resilience Partnership,…
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…
ASTA 2014 Vegetable Seed Conference Offers Many Critical Updates
…Association, comments on how her California group group works closely with ASTA at the national level, and with in-state groups like the California Farm Bureau to help assure farmers get…
Lucas Praises House Passage of Farm Bill Conference Report
…the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) regarding the conflict between laws governing pesticide use and the Endangered Species Act. Enhances coordination between USDA and the U.S. FWS regarding actions…
Final Version of Farm Bill Reflects CA Priorities
…expressed satisfaction with funding in the farm bill for the National Animal Laboratory Health Network; for “specialty crop” programs that focus on research, marketing and pest-and-disease prevention for fruit, vegetable,…
House-Senate Negotiators Announce Bipartisan Agreement on Final Farm Bill
…farmers and ranchers affected by natural disasters or significant economic losses, and renews a national commitment to protect land, water, and other natural resources. “I am proud of our efforts…
Cotton Council on Farm Bill
National Cotton Council’s Gary Adams says we could see a bill ready for full committee as early as this weekend. Julie McPeak reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…