…times. We’re also telling California producers that USDA stands with you and your communities when severe weather and natural disasters threaten to disrupt your livelihood.” Farmers and ranchers in Del…
California Ag and the Super Bowl – Real California Milk Commercial
A Real California Milk commercial ran during the 2015 Super Bowl broadcast in five California TV Markets – Bakersfield, Chico, Eureka, Fresno and Sacramento. Each year, the California Milk Advisory…
USDA Invests $18 Million to Train Beginning Farmers and Ranchers
…Crop Disaster Assistance Program for new producers by reducing the premiums on buy-up level coverage by 50 percent for new farmers and waiving their application fee. USDA announced this new…
California State Fair announces first Extra Virgin Olive Oil Competition
…judged during the competition. The entry deadline is April 1, 2015. The California State Fair Extra Virgin Olive Oil Competition is open only to California olive oil producers. From July…
Statement by Bob Stallman, President, AFBF Regarding AFBF, et al. v. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, et al.
…sue to stop the federal government from compiling and distributing that information. AFBF and its co-plaintiff the National Pork Producers Council have 60 days to appeal the decision. Prior to…
Nationwide USDA Organic Survey Underway
…practices, to income and expenses. It also focuses on the future of organic production by including producers transitioning to certified organic agriculture. Producers who receive the Organic Survey are encouraged…
Farm Bill and ARC/PLC Decision Aid Tool Workshops
…workshops will assist producers in understanding available options and will provide an overview of the use of web-based decision tools in the ARC/PLC election process. The online tools for producers…
USDA Seeks Applications for Conservation Innovation Grants
…pool may also emphasize expected benefits to historically underserved producers, veterans, and organic producers. Applications in the fields of economics and sociology as they relate to natural resources are also…
WUD, NRCS, and Audubon California Working Together
…specifically for their state or region. Eligible partners included private companies, universities, non-profit organizations, local and tribal governments and others joining with agricultural and conservation organizations and producers to invest…
UC Makes Gains in Rebuilding its Extension Service
…think having a dedicated academic in that area full time would be a lot more beneficial to our producers,” he said, but noted that position has yet to be approved….
Agri View: A Glass of Health
Everett Griner talks about milk as one of America’s healthy drinks in today’s Agri View. A Glass of Health…
The Fresno Food Expo Celebrates with Agricultural Tour
…producers and now five years later, we have exceeded those first expectations,” said Mayor Ashley Swearengin, City of Fresno. “Today, we celebrate the growth of the Expo which, over the…
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Makes Major Announcement Regarding Conservation Projects
…include private companies, universities, non-profit organizations, local and tribal governments and others joining with agricultural and conservation organizations and producers to invest money, manpower and materials to their proposed initiatives….
Farm Bureau Delegates Set Public Policy Positions for 2015
…to make sure they can pass their farms and ranches on to the next generation.” According to Stallman, however, these same producers recognize that many of the challenges they face…