…2009 will continue.” The United States runs an agricultural trade surplus which benefits farmers, ranchers, and all those who live, work and raise families in rural America. Agricultural trade supports…
Agri View: How Old is Old for Farmers?
Everett Griner talks about old farmers in today’s Agri View. How Old is Old for Farmers?…
California Ag Leads the Nation in Funding for Specialty Crops
…world.” With the $19.7 million, the CDFA will fund 66 projects focusing on market enhancement, specialty crop access and nutrition education, equipping current and next-generation specialty crop farmers, environmental stewardship…
Vilsack Says TPP Good for Calif. Agriculture
Vilsack U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement is good for California farmers. Sabrina Hill has the story. Calif. Crops and TPP…
Ag Sec. Vilsack Talks TPP
…playing field in trade for American farmers. U.S. exports of agricultural products to TPP countries totaled $63 billion in 2014, 42 percent of total U.S. agricultural exports. Thanks to this…
USDA Awards $113 Million to Support Specialty Crop Production, Grow Opportunities for Rural Communities
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today awarded more than $113 million in program grants to support farmers growing fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, and nursery crops, also known as “specialty…
NFU Vigorously Opposes TPP Without Currency Manipulation Enforcement
…to National Farmers Union (NFU) President Roger Johnson: “Just as we feared, the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) is moving forward without any meaningful language addressing one of the chief tools used…
Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Regarding the Agreement on the Trans-Pacific Partnership
…more level playing field in trade for American farmers. The agreement would eliminate or significantly reduce tariffs on our products and deter non-science based sanitary and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack…
Statement by the President on the Trans-Pacific Partnership
…fair shot at success they deserve. This partnership levels the playing field for our farmers, ranchers, and manufacturers by eliminating more than 18,000 taxes that various countries put on our…
California Food Banks – Farm to Family Program
The Farm to Family Program from the California Association of Food Banks helps the state’s farmers donate surplus produce to families in need. AgNet West’s Sabrina Hill talks with Sue…
Food and Agriculture Board to Discuss Land Subsidence, Groundwater Management
…exacerbated the need for groundwater and these precious water reserves are reaching historic lows,” said CDFA Secretary Karen Ross. “The purpose of this meeting is to discuss how farmers and…
Poll Shows Broad Support for Endangered Species Act Reform
…taking the lead. “The intent of the Endangered Species Act is inspiring, but results have been less so,” American Farm Bureau President Bob Stallman said. “Farmers, ranchers and environmentalists agree…
Wisconsin Team takes Lely National 4-H Dairy Cattle Judging Contest
Wisconsin paved the way, winning the Lely National 4-H Dairy Cattle Judging Contest Monday, September 28 at World Dairy Expo. Coach Jim Powers led team members Ben Powers, Luke Powers,…
The Western View: Rally Friday – Take Back Our Water
…Our Water Farmers, businesses and central California political leaders are holding the rally to support Assemblyman Jim Patterson’s request for a special legislative session to address the drought. It will…