$6 Million in Fiscal Year 2014, Up to $30 Million Over Next Five Years Available WASHINGTON, Feb. 24, 2014 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that USDA’s National Institute…
USDA and Special OPS Agree on More Military Family Support
USDA will develop programs to increase support for military special operations personnel and their families. Rod Bain has the story. USDA and Special OPS agree on more military family support…
Analysing the 2012 Preliminary Census of Ag Numbers
Preliminary results are out from the new Census of Agriculture, but what do the numbers mean? Analysing the 2012 Preliminary Census of Ag numbers…
Benifits of New Healthcare Law to Rural Residents
As the number of people signing up for healthcare insurance increases, the benefits are already being seen, according to USDA’s top official. Here is Susan Carter. Benifits of new healthcare…
AgNeTVideo: Westlands Water District on Zero Allocation
Gayle Holman, public affairs representative with the Westlands Water District, discusses the zero water allocation and what this means for the state’s agriculture….
AgNeTVideo: Fresno County Agriculture Commissioner on Water Crisis
Fresno County Ag Commissioner Les Write tells AgNet West what growers, other business owners and the general public can expect due to the water crisis….
USDA Video: This Week @ USDA February 21
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/oce/…
Fresno County Farm Bureau Issues Statement on Water Supply for County’s Federal Water Contractors
…farmers: The statement by CEO/Executive Director Ryan Jacobsen: “Today’s announcement of an initial percent water allocation for Fresno County federal water contractors will greatly affect its $6.58 billion (2012) agriculture…
Farm Income to Fall This Year
Farm income will drop considerably this year, if current projections hold up. USDA’s Gary Crawfod reports with comments from Kevin Patrick to USDA’s Outlook Forum. Farm Income to Fall This…
What to make of Fewer Replies to 2012 Census Of Agriculture
There were fewer replies to the most recent Census of Agriculture compared to previous survey, and for a myriad of reasons. Fewer Replies to 2012 Census Of Agriculture…
WANTED – More Young Farmers
Preliminary Census of Agriculture data shows a rise in young farmers, but more are needed to succeed an aging population. Rod Bain reports with comments from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack….
2012 Preliminary Census of Agriculture Released
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Agriculture Statistics Service released the 2012 Census of Agriculture Preliminary Results. Sabrina Hill has some key numbers for California. Preliminary Census of Agriculture California…
California FFA President says Ag Education Funds are Important
…is important because it helping our future leaders of the agriculture industry grow. Riley continues explaining why it is important to keep agriculture education in the schools and why agriculture…
Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on the 2012 Census of Agriculture Preliminary Results
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20, 2014—Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today made the following statement on the 2012 Census of Agriculture preliminary results: “The preliminary data released today provide a snapshot of a…