How is California agriculture changing? Early data released from the 2012 Census of Agriculture shows the ups and downs of farming in this state. NASS Releases 2012 Census of Agriculture…
Working to Provide Aid for Hog Producers
We’ve mentioned before how many hog producers are being hurt by the Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus and that USDA says it has little current authority and money for disaster aid…
Farm and Nutrition Day Hosts Thousands of Kids
The Fresno County Farm Bureau, Big Fresno Fair and many other sponsors partnered again to bring hundreds of third graders from around the valley to their Farm and Nutrition Day….
Sheep Dog Puts on Show for Kids
Kids get to see a sheep dog work at the Fresno County Farm Bureau’s Farm and Nutrition Day…
This Week @ USDA March 21, 2014
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/wps/portal/usda/u……
USDA Announces Funds to Improve SNAP Employment and Training Programs
…Concannon. “USDA looks forward to using new resources provided through the Farm Bill to connect even more SNAP participants with better work opportunities.” State agencies or private nonprofit groups such…
USDA Announces Growth of U.S. Organic Industry
USDA Announces Growth of U.S. Organic Industry and Additional USDA Support Available with New Farm Bill WASHINGTON, March 20, 2014 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced new figures…
USDA FY2015 Budget Proposal Impacts
…provides examples of benefits to citizens through USDA’s proposed FY 15 budget and breaks down how USDA’s FY2015 budget proposal will support job creation and economic development through rural development…
Pilot Programs Could Reduce SNAP Enrollment Numbers
Employment related pilot programs under the new Farm Bill could reduce Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program enrollment figures. Rod Bain and Secretary Vilsack explain. Pilot Programs Could Reduce SNAP Enrollment Numbers…
A Collaboration to Bring U.S. Goods to Chinese Marketplace
Keith Schneller Success in selling U.S. food products in China e-commerce style is the benefits of an effort by USDA and an e-commerce business. Rod Bain reports with Keith Schneller…
Prop 2 Deadline Looming, Lawsuit Grows
…The other states claim that California cannot impose it’s regulations on other states. In this three part series, hear from California Farm Bureau President Paul Wenger who says AB1437 was…
USDA Video: This Week @ USDA March 14, 2014
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://usda.gov/oce/weather/index.htm http://www.usda.gov/oce/commodity/was……
Farm Bill Cotton Info Comes to CA
…of 2014. NCC Farm Bill Meetings The Council says the Farm Bill will help farmers manage risk with a crop insurance product tailored to cotton production. The comprehensive five-year farm…
Ruling in CA Water Case
…of the court of appeal’s decision is that a court must defer to the judgment of an agency charged with administering a statute. But in this case, there was substantial…