…payments while maintaining decoupled farm support programs that will minimize the possibility of planting and production distortions that could trigger new World Trade Organization challenges. Consolidates 23 previous conservation programs…
NCC Applauds Senate’s Farm Bill Passage, Urges President Obama’s Signature
…safe, abundant and affordable food and fiber. Without a doubt, a strong production agriculture sector is essential to our nation’s security and economic well-being.” The South Texas cotton producer said…
USDA Launches Effort to Assist California Producers Affected by Drought
…order to be considered eligible for EQIP, the applicant must have a vested interest in agricultural production and meet other program eligibility requirements. For additional information, eligible landowners are encouraged…
CFBF: Water Crisis Will Lead to Severe Problems
…24 percent while tonnage of crop production has increased 34 percent. “We’re consistently achieving more crop per drop. But greater efficiency can only go so far, and when water allocations…
Citrus Industry This Week: $125 Million for Citrus Research; Young Trees
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week from Florida includes a report on a big financial boost for citrus research and information on getting young trees into production. Want to…
AgNeTVideo: CFBF President on Energy Production / Delta Smelt
California Farm Bureau President Paul Wenger speaks of the differences between solar, natural gas, and hydro-electric energy production. President Wenger also discusses the Delta smelt and salmon issues in California….
Lucas Praises House Passage of Farm Bill Conference Report
…the federal government. The Agricultural Act contributes major savings to deficit reduction, significant reforms to policy, and yet still provides a safety net not only for the production of American…
House-Senate Negotiators Announce Bipartisan Agreement on Final Farm Bill
…products grown in America) Expands bio-energy production, supporting non-food based advanced biomass energy production such as cellulosic ethanol and woody biomass power Invests in research to promote productivity and new…
International Olive Shortage: Potential Boon for California Grower and Processor
…and a fresher taste than the industrially cured imported olives.” The Olinda Brand tradition of olive growing and production in California spans more than 75 years. About West Coast Products…
Sonoma County Grape Day
The Sonoma County 2014 grape day is coming up next month. It’s an annual program that provides research-based information on issues important to the production of coastal winegrapes. The program…
Center for Produce Safety Announces Call for Research Proposals
…partners sponsor research projects designed to fill basic knowledge gaps in specific areas of food safety practices for fruit, vegetable, and tree nut production, as well as harvest and post-harvest…
Dairy Leader Program Accepting Applications
…program consists of several sessions devoted to developing a better understanding of the economic, legislative, marketing, and environmental issues facing the industry. Eligible participants must be actively involved in milk…
The ASA Plant and Soil Conference
…The conference includes technical sessions on a wide range of topics including: Nutrient management in annual and perennial crops Salinity management in crop production Water and drought management Pest management…
What Does Drought Declaration Mean for Farmers?
…will lead to massive land fallowing with severe reductions in agricultural production. With those major losses to agriculture, the state and local economies will see big downturns, and thousands of…