…ripple effects of idled land in layoffs at farms, packinghouses and other rural businesses. We know not only the human cost of those layoffs, but the impact on the tax…
Eight Facts about Almonds, Agriculture and the Drought
…the federal government is providing zero allocation. In 2014 alone, the drought cost farmers $1.5 billion and caused the loss of more than 17,000 jobs related to agriculture. Almond growers…
Deadline Approaching for Additional Dairy Proposals
…has not adapted. According to the request, that has cost California dairy farmers more than $1.5 billion dollars since 2010. There are several steps in the process — and the…
2015 Conservation Easement Applications for Agricultural lands and Wetlands Due May 15
…and wildlife.” ALE funds are provided to eligible entities to cost-share the purchase of conservation easements that protect the agricultural use and conservation values of privately owned land. Eligible lands…
OpEd from Assemblyman Adam Gray on Water Restrictions
…cost 17,100 people their jobs. This is not to mention the other problems associated with the drought such as land subsidence of over a foot annually from groundwater pumping. In…
Farm Bureau Seeks Applicants for Youth Leadership Program
…with our elected representatives. There is no cost to students who participate, all expenses including travel; lodging and meals are paid by Tulare County Farm Bureau’s Education and Scholarship Fund…
Ant Treatment Option Could Be Phased Out
Ant control on almond orchard floors can be a tough decision between cost-effective treatment or needing to treat at all. A change could be coming that complicates the decision even…
Statement by Bob Stallman, President, AFBF Regarding the Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act of 2015
…information they need while avoiding the unnecessary confusion and added cost of a patchwork of state laws. “The Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act of 2015 would clarify the FDA…
Western View: Drought Crisis Response Is Too Little
…fields lay fallow, which is costing everyone in higher food prices and widespread unemployment.” There are options. They are costly, but good investments for the future. We need Temperance Flat…
Pump Efficiency Program Extended Again
…run a test on your pump to see where it stands on the efficiency scale. The APEP not only subsidizes some of that cost, but it also provides growers with…
USDA Provides $57.9 Million to Protect Agriculture and Plants from Pests and Diseases through the 2014 Farm Bill Section 10007
…in the United States. The economic stakes for stopping invasive species are high, with scientists estimating the total economic cost of all invasive species to be approximately $120 billion annually….
Agri View: Less Flavor, More Cost
Everett Griner talks about the beef industry still changing in today’s Agri View. Less Flavor, More Cost…
Care and Maintenance of Garden Tools Workshop to be held
…will promote the health of your plants by using well maintained cutting tools. Advance RSVP is requested. A $5.00 donation is suggested to cover the cost of handouts. For additional…
Almond Hullers & Processors Association Urges Quick Action in Resolving Backlog
…the efforts by U.S. Labor Secretary Thomas Perez to resolve this situation, said AHPA President Kelly Covello. This labor dispute has caused severe economic hardship to the California almond industry…