The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will be embarking on a record, SEVEN agribusiness trade missions in 2020 to foster trade relationships and diversify export opportunities for America’s farmers and …
How to Build an Herb Spiral in Your Garden
Whether you are a professional chef, or just cook for your family at home, you know fresh herbs are always better for meal preparation. Cathy Isom gives you some detailed …
USDA to Make Funding Available in 2020 to Deploy High-Speed Broadband Internet Infrastructure in Rural America
Announcement Made at Round One Investment in Iowa (USDA/RD) — U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced the availability of a second round of $550 million in United States Department …
Latino Farmers Get Program Support, Networking Opportunity
Latino farmers gathered in Tulare before Thanksgiving to see the multitude of help available to producers. The 5th annual Latino Farmer Conference was held at the International Agricenter with hundreds …
Almond Update: Solid State of the Industry, Call to Action Moving Forward
The 2019 Almond Conference carried a message of positivity and solidarity as the industry looks to the future. The Almond Board of California (ABC) presented several industry successes over the …
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 12-12-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering details on the USMCA, the state of the almond …
Sign Up Period for Conservation Reserve Program Open Through February
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue has announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture opened the sign up period for the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) with the deadline to apply for general CRP set …
Making Holiday Wreaths Out of Your Favorite Foods
Cathy Isom continues her series on DIY wreaths by giving you a couple of tips about how to make holiday wreaths out of some of your favorite foods. That’s coming …
Farm Bureau: Farmers Need Meaningful Ag Labor Reform
(AFBF) — The following statement may be attributed to American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall: “At a time when the farm worker shortage has reached a crisis in parts …
House Passage of Immigration Bill Heartens Farm Bureau
(CFBF) — The vote by the House of Representatives to pass agricultural immigration legislation offers hope to farmers and their employees, according to the California Farm Bureau Federation. CFBF President …
Understanding Soil Biology Critical for Farming Systems
The agricultural industry has made significant strides in recognizing the importance of soil biology and maximizing the value of the microbial ecosystem within the soil in recent years. A panel …
Farming Couples from Tehama and Napa Counties Earn Young Farmer and Rancher Awards
(CFBF) — A dairy farming couple from Tehama County and a husband and wife involved in the Napa County grape and wine business have earned awards for achievement and excellence …
California Farm Bureau Re-Elects Officers
(CFBF) — Delegates from county Farm Bureaus throughout California have re-elected the statewide California Farm Bureau Federation officer team of President Jamie Johansson, First Vice President Shannon Douglass and Second …
USDA Extends Deadlines for Dairy Margin Coverage, Market Facilitation Programs
New Signup Deadline Is December 20 (USDA/FSA) — Due to the prolonged and extensive impacts of weather events this year, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) extended the deadline to …