Progress is continuing to be made as the 2018 Farm Bill moves further toward implementation. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is holding a series of listening sessions to garner …
Lawmakers Demand Inclusion of Ag in EU Trade Deal
Trade negotiations between the United States and the European Union remain ongoing as representatives continue to work through the details. One of the major points of contention between the two …
Deadline Approaches for NRCS Conservation Easement Applications
The deadline for 2019 conservation easement applications for agricultural lands and wetlands is coming up on Friday, April 12. USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is accepting applications for the …
Branding and Joining Campaigns to Encourage CA Ag a Seat at the Table
State Assemblywoman Susan Eggman shares her excitement for projects California’s new administration can work toward in the coming years. Whether it’s traditional or non-traditional, there are multiple ways to get …
Closing the Trade Loophole That Has Devastated California Olive Growers
we recognize that what can happen in this industry can certainly happen in others
Farm Bureau Leaders Visit Capitol, Meet New Faces
Representatives from the California Farm Bureau Federation can be found at the State Capitol several times per year, but their most recent trip to the Capitol allowed CFBF members to …
CFBF Reiterates Connection Between Rural and Agriculture California with Gov. Newsom
During a recent visit between California Farm Bureau (CFBF) President Jamie Johansson and newly elected Governor Gavin Newsom, the two worked toward developing a relationship with the new administration all …
CVP Water Allocations Increased to More Than Half
The Bureau of Reclamation recently issued an update for water allocations for the Central Valley Project (CVP). The amounts are lower than what some growers were expecting after strong storm …
Blue Card Bill ‘A Step In A Direction’
The proposed Agricultural Worker Program Act will not fix agricultural labor issues in California, but it is a sign of progress. H.R. 641, also known as the ‘Blue Card’ bill, …
Funding Water Storage Projects with High Speed Rail Money
Two different bills were recently introduced for the purpose of funding water storage projects using existing money currently assigned to the high-speed rail project. Previous attempts to redirect high-speed rail …
Almond Update: Lots of Nutrients and Water Management Education Coming Up
A series of meetings aiming to assist growers with nutrient and water management begins Thursday, March 14 in the Central Valley. Almond Board of California’s Spencer Cooper said ABC is …
Employers Expected to Cooperate with ICE
Assembly Bill 450 originally restricted an employer’s ability to interact with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). An employer was required to demand a warrant or subpoena before providing any kind …
Broad Coalition Urges Congress to Protect Farm Bill Program Funding
As farmers, ranchers and rural communities grapple with a devastatingly weak farm economy, nearly 200 organizations, including the American Farm Bureau Federation and several state Farm Bureaus, are urging congressional …
Proactive IPM Solutions Grants Available
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is now accepting grant applications for its Proactive IPM Solutions Program, administered by the Office of Pesticide Consultation and Analysis (OPCA). The goal …