…“Juan’s hard work and sound leadership have helped to create new opportunities and achieve RECORD results for America’s farmers and ranchers.” Since taking office in 2012, Garcia led the way…
NFU on COOL: Consumers Have a Right To Know
…Union President Roger Johnson says Country of Origin Labeling will give consumers the comfort of knowing where their food comes from and allows farmers and ranchers to show their pride…
Cotton Transition Assistance Program Enrollment Begins Next Week
…made significant progress to implement each provision of this critical legislation, including providing disaster relief to farmers and ranchers; strengthening risk management tools; expanding access to rural credit; funding critical…
Mexico Trade Mission and Ag Labor Issues – Looking Forward
…a letter of intent to address labor rights issues for temporary Mexican workers in California – a matter of high importance, of course, for California’s farmers and ranchers. Moving forward…
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Provides Six-Month Update on Farm Bill Implementation Progress
…due to frost or freeze during the 2012 crop year. Beginning Farmers and Ranchers: On June 23, USDA announced new support for beginning farmers and ranchers, including waiving fees for…
CA Cattle Ranchers Dealing with Hard Times
Kevin Kester California cattleman Kevin Kester tells us what he’s going through as he tries to keep his business alive during the drought. Cattle Rancher Holds On During Drought Kevin…
Celebrating 100 Years of Agriculture
…anniversary this year and is asking all farmers and ranchers who started in Kern , or still calls Kern County home, to send them their pictures and stories. Celebrating 100…
USDA Announces Grants to Help Veterans and Minority Farmers Get Started in Agriculture
…farming and ranching. The funding, provided through the Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers Program, also known as the 2501 Program, will…
USDA Selects 36 Energy Facilities to Accept Biomass Deliveries
…effort with forest restoration on public lands will help guard against these fires while promoting economic opportunity for rural communities.” Farmers, ranchers or foresters who harvest and deliver forest or…
Disaster Assistance for 2012 Frost or Freeze Fruit Crop Losses Announced
…progress to implement each provision of this critical legislation, including providing disaster relief to farmers and ranchers; strengthening risk management tools; expanding access to rural credit; funding critical research; establishing…
USDA Provides Aid to 73,000 Rural Californians Impacted by Drought
…with the hardships it has caused, including: Designated 57 counties as disaster areas, making farmers and ranchers eligible for emergency loans. Targeted $25 million from the Environmental Quality Incentives Program…
Innovation Allows Livestock Producers and Rice Farmers to Solve Each Other’s Problems
UC Cooperative Extension advisor Glenn Nader believes two problems could add up to one win-win solution. The California drought has ranchers desperate for inexpensive livestock feed. Air quality protection regulations…
YSFB to Host Ag Crime Prevention Meeting
…of farm equipment, chemicals, livestock, and crops highlight the need for YSFB’s efforts to bring together local law enforcement and current technology available for farmers and ranchers to reduce their…
Agriculture Recognized by Governor’s Environmental and Economic Leadership Awards
…management decisions and conservation practices of farmers and ranchers also enhance environmental quality, provide recreational opportunities and offer social benefits.” CDFA recognizes there are many farmers and ranchers doing a…