Dairy producers reaping the benefits of higher demand, lower feed costs and higher prices. Here is Gary Crawford. Dairy demand rising and production set to increase…
AgNeTVideo: Community Food Bank CEO on Expected Need Due to Water Crisis
Community Food Bank President and CEO Andy Souza tells AgNet West how they’re preparing for the expected need increase that will be caused by the drought….
Fresno County Farm Bureau Issues Statement on Water Supply for County’s Federal Water Contractors
…industry. “This allocation will force farmers to idle a large amount of acreage, which would have generated jobs, value added food products that stimulate significant economic activity for the county…
Low Prices Not Necessarily Cause for Ag Sector Pessimism
Prices may be weaker, but one expert says that’s not the full measure of the health of the farm economy. Low Prices Not Necessarily Cause for Pessimism…
Shoppers Will See Moderate Increase in Food Prices This Year
Moderate Increase in Food Prices This YearUSDA’s Gary Crawford with Ricky Volpe tell us several factors are coming together that will bring higher food price inflation this year. Moderate Increase…
Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on the 2012 Census of Agriculture Preliminary Results
…grow both local and regional food systems and exports, but we must do more for mid-sized operations. The 2014 Farm Bill will expand support for beginning farmers and new market…
USDA Releases a First Look at 2012 Census of Agriculture Results
…typical crop year, and drought had a major impact on U.S. agriculture, affecting crop yields, production and prices. NASS is still reviewing all 2012 Census items to the county level…
Gov. Brown, Legislative Leaders Announce Emergency Drought Legislation
…food, housing and assistance for water-conserving technologies,” said Governor Brown. The legislation provides $687.4 million to support drought relief, including money for housing and food for workers directly impacted by…
Drought influences dairy farmers’ feed plans
Courtesy of Ag Alert by the California Farm Bureau Federation Just as milk prices are improving, fierce competition for hay and limited water supplies to grow other feed crops have…
USDA Announces Fiscal Year 2015 Farm to School Grants
USDA Announces Fiscal Year 2015 Farm to School Grants to Continue Efforts to Increase Local Foods in Eligible Schools National Program Continues to Increase Access to Local Foods in Schools…
Federal Drought Aid Coming to California; Long Term Solution Sought
…food that you put on your table,” The President said, during his visit. President Obama talks with Fresno Mayor Ashley Swearengin AgNet West photo The President landed in Air Force…
Washington Firm Recalls Dried Egg Products Due to Possible Salmonella Contamination
…of processed egg products that may be contaminated with Salmonella, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The following products were shipped to co-packers…
President to Announce Drought Assistance During Visit Today
…Department of Agriculture (USDA) is providing help to food banks through The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP). 600 summer meal sites to be established in California’s drought stricken areas. The…
CDFA, USDA Sessions on Drought Resources
Application deadlines for federal programs rapidly approaching SACRAMENTO, February 12, 2014 – As California faces one of the driest years ever recorded, the California Department of Food and Agriculture and…