…a Federal Marketing Order for almonds was established in 1950. At that time, it dealt primarily with compliance issues, and accordingly, was called the Almond Control Board. In the 1970’s,…
USDA to Measure the Financial Health of American Farms
…survey gives farmers and ranchers an opportunity to provide accurate, real-world data that will help shape the policies, programs and issues that affect them. “ARMS asks a small, but representative,…
Peanut Butter and Caffeine
…caffeine properly and it can lead to serious health issues. We know that your dog loves peanut butter and we know you think it’d be hilarious to get him all…
Agri View: Water Management
…size, and location of irrigated farms; and the legal and institutional measures governing water use. The ERS research, data, and information program investigates water allocation, conservation, and management issues associated…
Transparency Key to Building Consumer Trust
…questions, get answers and to be heard and acknowledged on issues they consider important. There are many ways farmers and ranchers can give consumers these critical opportunities to engage, but…
Town Hall Meeting With Tom Vilsack and Bob Stallman Focuses on Farm Policy
…and IDEAg Trade Show. “It’s very important for AFBF and USDA to have a good working relationship, and we do.” Stallman said. “We’ve worked together on a lot of issues…
Women in Agriculture Are a Big Deal – #AFBF16
…common goals related to promoting farming and ranching, and advocating for issues important to Farm Bureau members. In recognition of the conviction held by many in agriculture that remaining indifferent…
Governor Brown’s Budget Invests in Climate Smart Agriculture
…$20 million for the State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program (SWEEP), which provides financial incentives to growers to implement water distribution systems on farms that reduce GHGs and save water;…
Farmer Drone Rules
…the flight, and the persons on board the aircraft. Decision Flow Charts for Public Aircraft Operations (PDF) Public COAs For public aircraft operations, the FAA issues a Certificate of Waiver…
Agri View: Agriculture Education
…and experience. Students will be taught the information in the curriculum in order for them to understand and develop skills in the application and problem solving issues that would occur…
NFU Recognizes Women in Agriculture
…many issues important to them, including child nutrition, environmental stewardship and the historic fight for full voting rights for women. “For years, women have found a home in Farmers Union…
NPPC Year in Review
…reports. The year saw a full plate of issues for agriculture and NPPC made significant progress on several issues, according to spokesperson Dave Warner. Warner says many of the efforts…
Ranches Surviving California Drought
…to take advantage of it – it’s good for sustainability, environmental issues, all the way down to financial sustainability,” Kevin explains. The ranch’s vineyards have water sensors in the ground…
California State Board of Food and Agriculture to Discuss Climate Change
California State Board of Food and Agriculture to Discuss Climate Change Issues at January 5th Meeting The California State Board of Food and Agriculture will discuss climate change issues at…