…on inside that building that has some in the agriculture industry upset and worried about the future of agriculture education. Ag Day at the Capital and Funding Ag Education Gov….
AgNeTVideo: Explanation of Ag Education Budget Cuts
Jim Aschwanden, director of the California Agriculture Teachers Association, explains more about the governor’s cut to the Agriculture Education Incentive Grant. For more from Aschwanden, click here….
California Ag Day at the Capital
…11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. with a stage program at noon. Several organizations are expected to have exhibits at the event. Last year’s exhibitors included California Women for Agriculture, FFA,…
Immigration Reform Top Priority for Agriculture Sector
Andy LaVigne American Seed Trade Association President Andy LaVigne says if we see anything accomplished this year it will be likely after the mid-term election. Immigration Reform Top Priority LaVigne…
Debate Over GMO’s Continues
Dr. Cathleen Enright As debate over GMO’s continue, scientists and Executive Vice President for Food and Agriculture at Biotechnology Industry Organization, Dr. Cathleen Enright says they are vital to the…
Disappointment in Court Water Case Ruling
…serious drought situation and critical need for agriculture water. Sabrina Hill has the report. Court Water Case Ruling To read Westland’s Water District General Manager Tom Birmingham’s statement, please CLICK…
USDA FY2015 Budget Proposal Impacts
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Agriculture Secretary Vilsack shared with a House subcommittee how citizens would benefit as a result of USDA programs under the Department’s budget proposal. Secretary Vilsack also…
Ag Sec. Vilsack on Modernizing the Poultry Inspection System
Greater efficiency in the poultry inspection process is behind a proposal to modernize inspection efforts, according to the Agriculture Secretary. Rod Bain has the story with Secretary Vilsack. Modernizing the…
Farming Opportunities for Veterans
Rod Bain Opportunities are growing for veterans who seek a career in agriculture. Rod Bain has the story. Farming Opportunities for Veterans…
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
The National Cotton Council is holding 49 meetings across the US for farmers in the 15 cotton belt states. The meetings are focused on educating farmers on the Agriculture Act…
USDA Announces Support for Smarter Lunchrooms
Team Nutrition Grants Available to Improve the Health and Future of America’s Children WASHINGTON, March 12, 2014 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced $5.5 million in new grants to…
New Ag Zone Brings Farm Awareness to Ball Park
The new Agriculture Zone at Chukchansi Park will feature a farmers market, big red barn, 16′ tall bat and 8′ ball. New Ag Zone Brings Farm Awareness to Ball Park…
Grizzlies Accepting Applications for Scholarships
The Fresno Grizzlies and the Gar and Esther Tootelian Charitable Foundation Farm Grown Scholarship is an opportunity for high school seniors continuing their education in agriculture. To see if you…