The weather is starting to warm up, and that means soon bee hives will be placed in orchards. Growers will need to be careful with almond spraying, to protect the …
NFU Statement on Syngenta Merger
In response to today’s merger announcement by Syngenta AG and China National Chemical Corporation, National Farmers Union (NFU) President Roger Johnson released the following statement:
Welcome Rains May Be a Challenge to Almond Blossoms
Storms that have been rolling in off the Pacific, helping to fill reservoirs and recharge groundwater, may be a challenge for almond growers should they coincide with the upcoming almond …
Positions on Beef Promotion Operating Committee
Steve Hanson, a cow/calf operator from Elsie, Neb., was elected chairman of the Federation of State Beef Councils during the 2016 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show in San …
Syngenta, ChemChina Deal Looks Imminent
ChemChina, the largest chemical corporation in China, offers $43 billion in cash to acquire Syngenta. The company says it supports the acquisition, a deal that will help modernize agriculture in …
Farm Bureau Approves Strategic Action Plan for 2016
The American Farm Bureau Federation today released highlights of its 2016 strategic action plan, which addresses public policy issues in the coming year.
Ag Leadership Class to Present Poverello House with $100,000 Donation
Class 45 of the California Agricultural Leadership Program will present Fresno’s Poverello House with a $100,000 donation. The presentation will be held in conjunction with Class 45’s commencement ceremony at …
First-ever UC ANR Newsmakers Seminar at World Ag Expo
University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) will hold a seminar for credentialed press on the first day of the World Ag Expo in Tulare. The seminar, featuring …
Kern County Ag Community Promoting Spray Safe Effort
While pesticide spray drift incidents are dramatically down in Kern County, area farm interests continue to meet and discuss ways to further enhance safety.
2016 Cattle Industry Convention Draws Strong Crowd
The 2016 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show wrapped up Sat., Jan 30, 2016, with the NCBA board of directors meeting.
NFU’s Beginning Farmer Training Program 2017
More than 50 beginning farmers and ranchers have completed risk management and leadership training through the National Farmers Union’s Beginning Farmers Institute (BFI). The organization will be seeking candidates for …
Effects of Drought for Forests and Rangelands
The U.S. Forest Service today released a new report, Effects of Drought on Forests and Rangelands in the United States: A Comprehensive Science Synthesis, that provides a national assessment of …
Blossom Trail Opening Ceremony
With welcome rain continuing to fall, trail visitors may have to be patient for a blossom season that could start a little later than usual this year.
Ag Education Program Revamps Website
The California Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom (CFAITC) has updated their website as part of the organization’s 30-year anniversary celebration.