Researchers say that Florida citrus growers are having success with planting new trees and surviving the Huanglongbing disaster. AgNet West’s Taylor Hillman has more on the possibly good news for…
USDA Needs Funding to Fight Forest Fires
We continue our series on the USDA’s need for more funding for forest fire fighting efforts. Susan Carter has more. Forest Service Short of Funds…
Measure to Protect Female Farm Laborers
…1087 establishes new legal authority for the Labor Commissioner to take adverse license actions against sexual predators and increases funding for the Farm Labor Contractor Enforcement and License Verification units….
AgNeTVideo: Haiti Delegates Visit Salinas High School
Delegates from Haiti, including the country’s top ag official, education and economic leaders, are learning about California agriculture. They are working on ways to help re-build their country. The group…
AFBF Raises Public Awareness of Agriculture
…Bureau Foundation for Agriculture continues its education efforts to raise awareness, understanding and a positive public perception of agriculture. Michael Clements has the story. AFBF Raises Public Awareness of Agriculture…
HLB Funding Showing Results
…in Florida and got an update on the funding that is being put into fighting the problem. HLB Funding Showing Results California and Florida’s citrus industries are in 2 drastically…
New Report on Cost of Raising a Child
USDA’s latest “Cost of Raising a Child” report is out and the top expenses are housing, food, child care and education. Susan Carter has the details. Costs of Raising a…
California Raisin Grape Objective Measurement Report
The California raisin-type variety grape forecast is 1.95 million tons, down 13 percent from the 2013 final production. Based on the objective measurement survey conducted by the National Agricultural Statistics…
Cotton Transition Assistance Program Enrollment Begins Next Week
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency Administrator Juan M. Garcia today announced that farmers can enroll in the Cotton Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) from Aug. 11, 2014 through…
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Provides Six-Month Update on Farm Bill Implementation Progress
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced continued progress on implementing the Agricultural Act of 2014 (the 2014 Farm Bill), which President Obama signed into law nearly six months ago on…
2013 California Almond Nursery Sales Report
…Regional Office, California sincerely appreciates the nurseries for providing the information. A special thanks is due to the Almond Board of California for providing funding and support for this special…
USDA Announces Grants to Help Veterans and Minority Farmers Get Started in Agriculture
…will build a stronger agricultural future for our country and for the world.” Deputy Secretary Harden made this announcement at the White House during the Future of American Agriculture Champions…
Labor Training Helps Energy Efficiency
Efficient irrigation is a top priority in California. Saving money through this drought year and conserving water goes hand and hand. Education Manager for the Advanced Pumping Efficiency Program at…
Subsidized Pump Test Program
Pacific Gas and Electric is holding energy workshops to inform the ag community on incentives and rebates available for efficient upgrades. Education Manager for the Advanced Pumping and Efficiency program…