…says the program is meant to highlight and showcase the role women play in agriculture. Monsanto Farm Mom of the Year To learn more about the contest, please CLICK HERE….
Far Too Early to Know Effect of Crisis on Ukraine Ag Sector
A Department of Agriculture analyst says it’s far too early to know if the current crisis in Ukraine will have major effects on that nation’s grain exports or spring planting….
Ag. Secretary Vilsack Proposes Different Way to Pay For Fighting Wildfires
Gary Crawford In his proposed fiscal year 2015 budget request Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack is suggesting a new way to pay for ever increasing costs of fighting wildfires. Gary Crawford…
It’s Full Steam Ahead for Farm Bill Implementation
Gary Crawford with the Agriculture Secretary saying his department is going full steam ahead on farm bill implementation. It’s Full Steam Ahead for Farm Bill Implementation…
Spinach Genes Could Save Citrus Trees
…crop is the plant disease Huanglongbing. This disease, also known as citrus greening, has no known cure and once a tree is infected it dies. However, former Secretary of Agriculture…
Farm Bureau Encourages House and Senate to Work Together on Water Legislation
…and assemble strong support from the entire California Congressional Delegation on this bill,” stated TCFB President Steve Godlin. “Equally important is having a vehicle in the U.S. Senate to also…
Proposed Budget Focuses on Results “Where it Counts”
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack comments on his proposed FY 2015 budget. Ag Secretary Vilsack on his proposed budget….
Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on the Proposed FY 2015 Budget
WASHINGTON, March 4, 2014—Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today made the following statement on the proposed FY 2015 budget: “The President’s 2015 USDA budget proposal achieves reform and results for the…
State Drought Task Force Meets Today
Sabrina Hill The state drought task force will meet in Merced today as the California Department of Food and Agriculture hold a board meeting at UC Merced. The meeting will…
Nut Growers Watch for Fungus
Franz Niederholzer Ph.D. The rain we have had over the past several days is of course great for the state’s agriculture. It does mean some nut growers need to watch…
Future of FFA Uncertain
Adam Gray The future of FFA and other agriculture education programs is uncertain here in California due to Governor Jerry Brown’s proposal to drop the Agriculture Incentive Grant. Assemblymember Adam…
New Project to Restore Forests and Reduce Wildfire Threats
Gary Crawford Wildfires are a big problem in the state of California, especially in dry years like this one. But, Gary Crawford fills us in on a new agriculture project…
AgNeTVideo: Threat to Agriculture Ed Funding
Stuart McCullough, Agriculture Department Chair at Los Banos High School, talks with AgNet West about what the governor’s proposed cut to the Agriculture Education Incentive Funding Grant would mean to…
A Call to Protect Agriculture Education in California
Jim Aschwanden More than 200 concerned parents and students gathered for a town hall meeting to discuss the governor’s proposed cuts to agriculture education funding. Executive Director of California Agriculture…