California’s drought task force is meeting next week, and will hear from a number of organizations about how they expect the drought to impact the state’s farmers and ranchers. The…
USDA Announces New Grants to Help Communities Meet Water Challenges in Coming Years
…Vilsack. “These grants will help arm America’s farmers and ranchers with the tools and strategies they need to adapt and succeed, and build on ongoing, cross-governmental efforts to provide relief…
Young Farmers Need to Fill the ‘Donut Hole’
A leading agricultural economist is concerned about Census of Ag data showing fewer farmers in the 40 to 55 year old age group. Rod Bain fills us in. Young farmers…
Water Crisis Results from Years of Inaction
…the saying goes, you reap what you sow, and our state and federal governments have failed miserably at providing the resources and infrastructure to adapt to changing climatic conditions,” Wenger…
USDA Video: This Week @ USDA February 21
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://www.usda.gov/oce/…
Bay Delta Conservation Plan Public Review Period Extended 60 Days
…Click here for a full list of locations. If you would like to request a DVD copy of the documents please email BDCP.comments@noaa.gov. Comments must be received electronically or postmarked…
Fresno County Farm Bureau Issues Statement on Water Supply for County’s Federal Water Contractors
…farmers: The statement by CEO/Executive Director Ryan Jacobsen: “Today’s announcement of an initial percent water allocation for Fresno County federal water contractors will greatly affect its $6.58 billion (2012) agriculture…
U.S. Bureau of Reclamation Announces Zero Water Allocation for California Farms
…impossible to meet the water supply needs of California farmers and communities. What is particularly troubling is that these policies have provided no discernible benefit to the environment,” said Tom…
WANTED – More Young Farmers
…shows a rise in young farmers, but more are needed to succeed an aging population. Rod Bain reports with comments from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. WANTED – More Young Farmers…
Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on the 2012 Census of Agriculture Preliminary Results
…lack of disaster assistance have made it more difficult for livestock producers and mid-sized farms to survive. The 2014 Farm Bill guarantees disaster assistance and provides additional stability for farmers…
USDA Releases a First Look at 2012 Census of Agriculture Results
…to remember about the Census of Agriculture is that the information is used for decision-making by producers as well as all those who serve farmers, ranchers and rural communities –…
AgNeTVideo: Fuel Up to Play 60 Program
America’s dairy farmers help kids “fuel up to play 60.”…
California Dairy Farmers have to Make Changes
Sabrina Hill reports on this week’s edition of Ag Alert by the California Farm Bureau Federation highlighting the plight of California dairy farmers as they deal with the drought conditions….
Promoting California Milk
We talked with Jennifer Giambroni, Director of Communications for the California Milk Advisory Board. The Milk Advisory Board wants to educate consumers about buying from California dairy farmers. Visit the…