…of Agriculture Commentary”, although we can’t pin down exactly where that saying started. Everett says he had some of his Agri-View programs ready in advance luckily, and he plans to…
Microloans Expand Small Farm Finance Options in California
…producers. The current interest rate is 1.875% and the repayment terms are up to seven years. “The microloan is more customer-friendly than our larger, more traditional loan programs,” said California…
AgNet Media Inc. Principals Now Sole Owners of AgNet West
…stations have combined signals that reach more than 95 percent of the state’s agriculture-producing regions. All affiliates have aired all four daily network programs since the network went on-air in…
California Among States Getting Grants for Schools
…school nutrition programs.” In addition to the District of Columbia and Guam, fourteen states were selected to receive grants based on free- and reduced-price participation in the National School Lunch…
Drought Preparedness Workshop
…was one of several speakers. Workshop Topics included: Statewide Water Conditions and Preparing for a Dry 2014 State Water Project Supplies Groundwater Conditions Water Transfers for 2014 USDA Programs Pumping…
More on USDA Emergency Response Framework
…Huanglongbing. So much, that in fact it has changed the Florida citrus industry. But Vilsack says programs like this all depend on the passage of the farm bill, because without…
CIT Director Named National Irrigation ‘Person of the Year’
…internationally recognized as an independent testing laboratory, applied research facility and educational resource for water and irrigation technology. As director, Zoldoske works with the public and private sector to respond…
Conservation Programs and Farm Bill
Two champions of conservation programs say that those programs would be threatened if lawmakers fail to pass a new farm bill. Gary Crawford reports. Click to open or download audio…
AgNeTVideo: Vilsack on the Farm to School and SNAP Programs
U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack talks about the Farm to School program while visiting California State University, Fresno….
Farm Bill Wait Causing Delays in Farm Decisions
Uncertainty about future farm programs is causing problems for farmers and keeping many from making vital decisions. Gary Crawford reports. Click to open or download audio report….
California Conservation Investment by NRCS, Farmers and Ranchers Surpasses $200 Million in Federal Fiscal Year 2013
…schedule the conservation practices needed to conserve and protect water, soil, air and habitat on the land. NRCS California invested $102.8 million in working lands conservation programs, and when contributions…
AgNeTVideo: Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack Speaks at Fresno State
…and make recommendations to him regarding how Fresno State’s agricultural programs — defined to include intersections with science, math, engineering, business and other areas — can be among the best…
Water Series: 2009 and Now
…layoffs. In addition to a number of other programs created to help farm workers and others during layoffs, the California Employment Development Department recently announced a 6.4 million dollar grant…
California Farm Labor Contractor Association Conferences
The California Farm Labor Contractor Association has a couple of educational conferences coming up for agricultural employers. The programs are approved by the Department of Labor Standards Enforcement for the…