…breed is best for raising sheep, some say the Merino breed is the ideal option for small farms, while others are adamant that nothing will do but the Icelandic. If…
The Western View: It’s Railfest Weekend in Reedley!
It’s time to go ride the Wahtoke Railroad, a 1.2 mile long 15 inch gauge railway out at Hillcrest Farms on Reed Avenue, north of the college in Reedley. It’s…
Senate Hearing Highlights Role of Ag in Mitigating Climate Change
…to climate efforts. “The climate crisis might seem insurmountable, but our farmers and foresters are an important part of the solution. Right now, sustainable practices on farms and forests are…
Legislation Introduced to Repeal Federal Estate Tax
…some time. According to AFBF analysis, estate taxes threaten more than 74,000 farms around the nation. The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act doubled the federal estate tax exemption to…
2019 Crop Report Shows More Than $50 Billion in Cash Receipts
…crop year is one to be celebrated by the 69,900 farms and ranches that make up California’s remarkable agricultural community,” CDFA Secretary Karen Ross said in her forward of the…
Agricultural Burning in the San Joaquin Valley Officially Set to End in 2025
…impact smaller operations. Chipping ag waste is an option, however, chipping operations are generally working in 100+ acre farms. Operating costs for commercial chippers can prevent them from prioritizing smaller…
The Western View: Ag Safety Awareness
Safety needs to be top of mind for anyone on the farm. Statistically, farms are risky places. With an loss time accident rate of around 20 per cent, farming is…
Week in Review: Five Percent Water Allocations Disappoint and H-2A Wages Climb to $16
…U.S. The California Department of Food and Agriculture is offering On-Farm Readiness Reviews for small and very small farms as they prepare for compliance with the Produce Safety Rule. The…
On-Farm Readiness Reviews Still Available for Ag Operations
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is offering On-Farm Readiness Reviews (OFRRs) for small and very small farms. OFRRs are meant to help producers better understand the requirements…
Conservation Practices Proven to Lower Carbon Footprint in Recent Study
…dioxide were sequestered using these conservation practices that were installed on working lands; protecting farms, ranches, and forestlands.” The average Californian produces a carbon footprint of 9.256 metric tons of…
2020 Was ‘Banner Year’ for Organic Produce Sales
…six percent in sales. The number of organic farms in the U.S. has also steadily been growing in recent years. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the U.S. represents…
NASS Report Shows Vast Majority of American Farms Are Family Operations
…relatives. The report found that family farms make up 96 percent of all U.S. farms. Family farms account for 82 percent of the value of all ag products sold and…
USDA Providing Temporary Debt Relief to Thousands of Farmers
…we are evaluating ways to improve and address farm related debt with the intent to keep farmers on their farms earning living expenses, providing for emergency needs, and maintaining cash…
Industry Call for Produce Safety Research Funding
…the California Fresh Fruit Association, and companies such as Taylor Farms, JV Smith, Dole, and Tanimura & Antle. You can find more about the campaign including how to donate at…