USDA’s next round of supply and demand forecasts will include latest happenings in South America. Gary Crawford has this report. USDA Forecasts on Monday Will Include Focus on South America…
Farm Bureau Encourages House and Senate to Work Together on Water Legislation
…protections for invasive fish species; restore certainty for Central Valley Project water supply contracts; facilitate water transfers; establish a stakeholder oversight panel for the CVP Restoration Fund; strengthen requirements to…
Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on the Proposed FY 2015 Budget
…complex programs with fewer resources. The security of our nation’s food and fiber supply depends on what we do today to support a rural America that is increasingly nimble, diverse…
Future of FFA Uncertain
…a large dairy area, but he grew up around the dairy industry and his family’s business, Merced Dairy Supply. He explains why he supports agriculture education. Future of FFA Uncertain…
California Water Situation Continues to be Bleak
Gary Crawford Despite a couple of storms predicted for this week, the California water supply situation will remain bleak. Gary Crawford has the story. California Water Situation Continues Bleak…
Senator Galgiani Introduces Water Bond Legislation
…the process immediately in order to provide a dependable water supply for the future and prepare for periods of prolonged drought. The combination of California’s lack of preparedness for this…
USDA Grant for Pollinator Health, CA Left Out
…foundation of a nutritious diet. The future security of America’s food supply depends on healthy honey bees,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. “Expanded support for research, combined with USDA’s other…
California Makes Best Use of a Limited Water Supply
…Secretary for the California Dept. of Food and Agriculture talks about efforts in California to do more with less water. How California Makes Best Use of a Limited Water Supply…
USDA Announces New Grants to Help Communities Meet Water Challenges in Coming Years
…3) reducing impacts of chemicals and the presence and movement of environmental pathogens in the nation’s water supply. NIFA’s approach will link social, economic, and behavioral sciences with traditional biophysical…
Fresno County Farm Bureau Issues Statement on Water Supply for County’s Federal Water Contractors
…and region, as well as a safe, wholesome, affordable food supply for consumers throughout the United States and abroad. Farmers manage water as efficiently as possible to grow crops, but…
U.S. Bureau of Reclamation Announces Zero Water Allocation for California Farms
…to the record dry conditions experienced over the last twelve months, coupled with water supply reductions related to federal regulatory actions. “Unfortunately, federal water management policies have made it nearly…
Gov. Brown, Legislative Leaders Announce Emergency Drought Legislation
…storm water capture for increasing water supply availability. The bill also makes statutory changes to ensure existing water rights laws are followed, including streamlined authority to enforce water rights laws…
Drought influences dairy farmers’ feed plans
…of his silage-crop acreage this summer. He said he may also have to abandon some of his alfalfa acreage in order to stretch his water supply to grow additional forage…
USDA Announces Fiscal Year 2015 Farm to School Grants
…may apply for support service grants in order to conduct trainings, create complementary curriculum, or further develop supply chains, among other activities. Proposals are due at 11:59 p.m. EST, April…