Cooperatives Working Together (CWT) has accepted 12 requests for export assistance from Dairy Farmers of America, Michigan Milk Producers Association, Northwest Dairy Association (Darigold), and Tillamook County Creamery Association who …
Preparing for an Uncertain Future with Climate Smart Agriculture
California is the nation’s leading agricultural state, with 76,400 farms producing more than 400 commodities with a farm-gate value of $54 billion. The mission of the California Department of Food …
Tulare County FB Offers Scholarships
This year, the Tulare County Farm Bureau will present Tulare County students with more than $15,000 in college scholarships. Applications for 2016 scholarships must be postmarked by March 1, or received …
Crop Insurance Organic
The new insurance tool for Farmer’s going organic. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt …
Green Industry Advances Are Focus of March 9 Conference; Awards Ceremony
The best practices in the green industry will be showcased and recognized at the sixth annual International Green Industry Hall of Fame (IGIHOF) Conference and Induction Ceremony on March 9 …
Commodity Classic “Jazzed” to Welcome Agriculture Secretary
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack will make his seventh visit to Commodity Classic, the nation’s largest farmer-led, farmer-focused convention and trade show. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For …
California Ag Secretary Lauds Food Safety Program Ready to Implement FSMA Now
Late last year the FDA published the final Produce Rule, which is a key component of new federal food safety laws under the Food Safety Modernization Act, or FSMA. Now …
USDA Expands Insurance Options for Farmers Transitioning to Certified Organic Agriculture
New Coverage Lowers Risk for Producers and Strengthens Farm Safety Net Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced a new step to support farmers transitioning to certified organic production, by expanding …
Record-Breaking 49th Annual World Ag Expo
Attendees and exhibitors from all over the United States and several countries came to the 49th annual World Ag Expo at the International Agri-Center to join in the largest annual …
USDA, Partners to Invest $720 Million in Conservation Projects
USDA, partners to invest $720 million in conservation projects across country, including California The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and partners across the nation together will direct up to $720 …
US Chamber of Commerce Joins USDA in Push to Enlist Veterans in Agriculture
The USDA has announced a joint agreement with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce to increase employment opportunities in the agricultural sector for military veterans and their spouses. The agreement establishes …
USDA Initiative Restores Forests, Reduces Wildfire Threats through Local Partnerships
Public, Private Partnerships to Invest Over $51 Million in 2016 USDA Under Secretary for Natural Resources and Environment Robert Bonnie today announced a federal investment of over $40 million for …
Fresh Express $500,000 for Safety Research Campaign
Fresh salad producer Fresh Express will provide $500,000 to the Center for Produce Safety’s (CPS) Campaign for Produce Safety, CPS and company officials announced today. This commitment from Fresh Express …
UC Davis Hydrology Team Visits NRI Study Field
Dr. Samuel Sandoval-Solis and Hydrology PhD student, Alyssa DeVincentis, and two other graduate students from the Sandoval-Solis lab at UC Davis conducted a whirlwind visit of four farm cover crop …