…discussions between our two companies have been friendly, constructive and co-operative, and we are delighted that this collaboration has led to the agreement announced today. We will continue to work…
Agri View: Pecan Crop
…mega-orchards have also been squeezing out the habitat of the wild, native pecan tree in favor of purpose-grown specimens, leaving many nervous about the wild plant’s fate. That’s an emotional…
Farm Bureau Approves Strategic Action Plan for 2016
…rule takes over local and state authority while threatening private property rights and normal farming activity nationwide. “EPA’s blatant overreach is nothing short of a federal land grab,” Duvall said….
Agri View: Agriculture Future
…Dire news about drought in the West and avian flu in the Midwest may lead Americans to believe farming is struggling. They’d be wrong. The industry is thriving—and hiring college…
Kern County Ag Community Promoting Spray Safe Effort
…safety issues and is available in Spanish, as well as English. The SpraySafe program was initiated in Kern County and because of its success, has been implemented in other counties…
NFU’s Beginning Farmer Training Program 2017
…its newest class and the next generation of leaders. Farmers of all production types who are new to farming or are contemplating a career in farming or ranching can apply…
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
…been named to the Global Cleantech 100 Companies to Watch List. Produced by the Cleantech Group, the Global Cleantech lists recognize companies that are best positioned to solve tomorrow’s clean…
Citrus Industry This Week: Progress with HLB Bactericides; Water Farming Success
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week from Florida includes reports on the progress of using bactericides against HLB and newly approved water farming projects. Want to learn more? Click…
Pet Emergency Plan
…home possible for days…. make sure you have an escape plan for your pet. “There are pet friendly hotels, there are boarding facilities, there are a number of places ……
Ag Seeks Silicon Valley’s Help to Satisfy World Food Demand
…industry for investment in high tech,” Nassif said. “We’ve only been open a month, and we already have a number of tenants, more coming in every day, and more people…
A Brief History of the Navel Orange in California – From the Sacramento Bee
…been recognized, but exactly what might be most successful was still an experiment. Tibbets embodied much of what California promised and became. She was curious and a free thinker; she…
USDA Microloans Help Purchase Land and Improve Property
…looking for a career in farming, and those who have small and mid-sized farming operations. “Many producers, especially new and underserved farmers, tell us that access to land is one…
Farm Credit
The nation’s farm credit system was created 100 years ago and continues its support of rural America. This Land of Ours – Farming Credit In 1916 Woodrow Wilson signed the…