…Central California to survey some of the damage caused by the drought and announce millions of dollars in additional assistance. He told me he wants California’s farmers and ranchers to…
Information Sessions on Drought Coming Up
There is a series of information sessions coming up to help farmers, ranchers and farm workers deal with the drought. Sabrina Hill has all of the information. For more information,…
President to Announce Drought Assistance During Visit Today
…Secretary Tom Vilsack, Governor Jerry Brown, Congressman Jim Costa, Senators Diane Feinstein and Barbara Boxer and others as he tours parts of the Central Valley and then announces what the…
CDFA, USDA Sessions on Drought Resources
…will provide information on a variety of state and federal government programs designed to assist farmers with water conservation, crop insurance, and other on-farm management tools. Information on farmworker assistance…
“Voices from the Land” Conservation in American Agriculture Briefing Highlights Environmental Award Winners
…on the Agricultural Act of 2014. I talked about how important this legislation is to providing the tools and programs necessary for USDA to help farmers, ranchers and forestland owners…
Costa Introduces Drought Relief Legislation
From the Office of Congressman Jim Costa Washington, DC — Rep. Jim Costa introduced emergency legislation that will help maximize available resources and assist farmers and communities during this historically…
California Farm Bureau Supports Senate Bill to Address Water Crisis
With farmers and ranchers struggling against drought and subsequent water shortages, the president of the California Farm Bureau Federation said he welcomes Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s legislation tackling the state’s water…
Monteiro Lakeside Dairy – Innovation in Progress
…appreciate their time to show us around and answer our questions so we could share their story with other farmers in the region. Thanks guys, it was a great day…
California Firm Recalls Unwholesome Meat Products
…are taken to make certain that recalled product is no longer available to consumers. When available, the retail distribution list(s) will be posted on the FSIS website at: www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls. Consumers…
Aquaponics Curriculum Teaches New Fish Farming Techniques to Ag Students
…Associates, Inc. The 2007 USDA census of agriculture counted 6,409 farmers and ranchers reporting freshwater aquaculture sales in the US. Total sales were $1,415 million. California reported 102.2 million of…
Lucas: Agricultural Act of 2014 Marks a New Era for Farm & Food Policy
…repealing outdated and ineffective dairy programs. Offers producers a new, voluntary, margin protection program without imposing government-mandated supply controls. Supports small businesses and beginning farmers and ranchers with training and…
CFBF: New Farm Law will Benefit California
…and on programs to encourage people to eat more of those foods. Wenger said those programs will benefit both farmers and food shoppers in California. “The ultimate goal for farmers…
President Obama Signs Farm Bill
As expected President Obama has signed the Agriculture Act of 2014 into law, finally putting an end to the over two year farm bill drama and giving our farmers and…
USDA Video: This Week @ USDA February 7
A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. To learn more: http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/u… http://usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdah… http://www.usda.gov/oce/climate_chang… http://blogs.usda.gov/tag/aginnovates/…