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. Sponsored ContentBeef on Dairy Industry Report Highlights …
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. Sponsored ContentBeef on Dairy Industry Report …
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. Sponsored ContentBeef on Dairy Industry Report Highlights Growth …
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. Sponsored ContentBeef on …
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. Sponsored ContentBeef on Dairy Industry Report Highlights Growth and …
Oakdale Area Added to ACP Quarantine in Stanislaus County
A new portion of Stanislaus County has been placed under quarantine for the Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) following the detection of one ACP within the City of Oakdale. Sponsored ContentBeef …
Women’s Conference Provides Management, Leadership Skills
National Farmers Union (NFU) concluded its annual Women’s Conference, marking another successful year of providing women with important skills and guidance to confidently manage risks on their farming and ranching …
Global Cleantech Recognizes Ag Companies
Several companies in the agriculture sector, such as Hortau, were added to Global Cleantech’s 100 companies to watch list. Hortau says they are honored to be on the list and …
Almond Board: New Incentive to Reduce Dust
A new incentive from the NRCS encourages almond and other tree nut growers to reduce dust during harvest. Sabrina Hill has more in this week’s Almond Update. Sponsored ContentBeef on …