…granted from the California Farm Bureau Federation. Dave Kranz is manager of the California Farm Bureau Federation Communications/News Division and editor of Ag Alert. He may be contacted at dkranz@cfbf.com….
‘Waters’ Rule Takes Effect in California
…States, because the rule is so broad and it encompasses everything.” To help farmers and ranchers understand how the rule could be applied, CFBF worked with the American Farm Bureau…
Commentary: Farm Bureau Focuses on Key Bills in State Legislature
…Ag Alert®. Story by Rich Matteis and Casey Gudel from the California Farm Bureau Federation. They may be reached at cfbf@cfbf.com. Story reprinted with permission from California Farm Bureau’s AgAlert….
Ranchers Remain Cautious Despite El Niño Forecast
…to watch the depreciation on that cow,” he added. Ching Lee is an assistant editor of Ag Alert. She may be contacted at clee@cfbf.com. Story reprinted with permission from California…
Dairy Farmers Explore Options in Feed Supplies
…noting that his business has seen a 10 percent decline in the acreage it farms and harvests. Story by Ching Lee from Ag Alert. She may be contacted at clee@cfbf.com….
Wildfires Underscore Need for Readiness
…departments are ready and we’re going to do everything we possibly can,” Gov. Brown said last week. Story By Kate Campbell from Ag Alert. She may be contacted at kcampbell@cfbf.com….
Farm Bureau Welcomes Passage of House Water Legislation
…Federation. CFBF President Paul Wenger thanked California representatives who carried the Western Water and American Food Security Act by Rep. David Valadao, R-Hanford, and encouraged the Senate to act soon….
New Water Cuts Tighten Screws on Farmers
…were more secure.” This story was originally published in the California Farm Bureau’s Ag Alert. Kate Campbell is an assistant editor of Ag Alert. She may be contacted at kcampbell@cfbf.com….
Water Board Says More Rights Will be Curtailed Soon
…posted online at www.waterboards.ca.gov/waterrights/water_issues/programs/drought/water_availability.shtml. This story was written by Kate Campbell and used with permission. Kate Campbell is an assistant editor of Ag Alert. She may be contacted at kcampbell@cfbf.com….
California Leopold Conservation Award Seeks Nominees
…protect family farms and ranches on behalf of more than 74,000 members statewide and as part of a nationwide network of more than 6.2 million Farm Bureau members. www.cfbf.com ABOUT…
Yuba-Sutter Farm Bureau Scholarship Applications Due April 24
…date of the student’s application. To receive an application, please call the YSFB office at (530) 673-6550 or visit http://yubasutter.cfbf.com/Scholarships.aspx. Scholarship Program information has been provided to all area high…
Farm Leader: Emerency Legislation Underscores Drought Crisis
Emergency drought legislation introduced at the state Capitol today underscores the ongoing crisis facing California’s rural communities, according to the president of the California Farm Bureau Federation. CFBF President Paul…
CFBF Leader on Water Shortage, CVP Zero Allocation
Wenger Continued drought and problems in water management combine to extend the suffering in rural communities, according to the California Farm Bureau Federation. CFBF President Paul Wenger said today’s announcement…