…Buds Meats 7750 Petaluma Hill Rd. Penngrove CA G & G Sonoma Mtn. Pkwy. Petaluma CA Petaluma Mkt. 210 Western Ave. Petaluma CA Azteca Market 802 4th St. San Rafael…
No Change in USDA Citrus Crop Forecast for California
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…
Aquaponics Curriculum Teaches New Fish Farming Techniques to Ag Students
…of agriculture. Aquaculture is one of the fastest growing segments of the US and global agricultural economies, growing at a rate of 6.5% per year, according to the Fisheries Technologies…
Lucas: Agricultural Act of 2014 Marks a New Era for Farm & Food Policy
…on February 4 with 68-32 vote. Farm Policy Reforms The Agricultural Act of 2014 includes the most significant reduction to farm policy spending in history by improving agricultural programs. Repeals…
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…
CalASFMRA Enters 2014 with New Logo, New Officers and New Direction
…group is a premier provider of agricultural appraisal education in California, publishes the widely recognized annual Trends in Agricultural Land & Lease Values publication, and presents the Outlook Agribusiness Conference…
California’s Water Shortage Could Idle Hundreds of Thousands of Crop Acres
…to 29 irrigation districts, water agencies and municipalities. It’s expected irrigation deliveries to another group of agricultural districts served by the state will be reduced by half. An even bigger…
NRCS and Forest Service Partner to Improve Forest Health
…Virginia Restoration Venture Kentucky – Triplett Creek Arkansas – Western Arkansas Woodland Restoration New York – Susquehanna Watershed Riparian Buffer Enhancements Mississippi – Upper Black Creek Watershed Oregon – East…
California Farm Leader Praises Farm Bill Passage, Urges Immigration Action
…these programs in place right away.” With farm programs now finalized, Wenger said Congress should turn its attention to reforming immigration laws that have proven ineffective for agricultural employers and…
Statement by Secretary Vilsack on Passage of the Agricultural Act of 2014
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4, 2014—Secretary Vilsack made the following statement on passage of the Agricultural Act of 2014: “Today’s action will allow the proud men and women who feed millions around…
Chairman Frank Lucas on Senate Passage of Agricultural Act of 2014
WASHINGTON – Chairman Frank Lucas issued the following statement today after the U.S. Senate passed the Agricultural Act of 2014. “I am pleased the Senate passed the conference report and…
Following Senate Passage, ASA Calls on President Obama to Sign Farm Bill into Law
ST. LOUIS (February 4, 2014) – Following the Senate’s vote to pass the Agricultural Act of 2014 this afternoon, the American Soybean Association (ASA) thanked both chambers of Congress and…
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,…