Fresno State Earns State Titles at Farm Bureau Collegiate Competition
…Bureau Federation’s Collegiate Discussion Meet — in Virginia Beach, Feb 7-10. The event is designed to simulate a committee meeting where discussion and active participation are expected from each participant….
AgNet West E-news: Farm Bureau and Insurance; Citrus Damage; Almond Achievement Award
This week’s issue of the AgNet West e-News includes information on the California Farm Bureau Federation and the Affordable Care Act; damage to the California citrus crop caused by the…
California Delegation Water Letter to Obama, Brown
…and state leaders and needs action now. It is my hope that action is taken and I will continue to work with my Legislative colleagues and Congressional delegation on a…
U.S. Farm Exports Improving
The U.S. farm export picture for this fiscal year is looking a little better than analysts had thought a few months ago. Gary Crawford reports. Click to open or download…
Water Series: Helping Farmers Prepare for Drought
The federal government is taking on an effort to help farmers, communities and entire regions better prepare for and deal with droughts. Gary Crawford reports. Click to open or download…
AgNeTVideo: Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack Speaks at Fresno State
…to be able to build a new rural economy that can make the case to bright young people that there is extraordinary economic opportunity, the ability to change the economy…
Under Secretary Elisabeth Hagen departs from USDA
…Campylobacter in poultry. She also spearheaded the effort to develop a new Public Health Information System to better inform consumers about proper food handling and food safety, to reduce the…
California Farm Labor Contractor Association Conferences
…laws; The Affordable Care Act; immigration reform; wage and hour issues; Cal OSHA requirements; worker transportation issues; FLC licensing and continuing education and more. Conferences are scheduled for this Wednesday,…
Poultry Grower Lois Alt Prevails Against EPA
…Elimination System permit requirements. Alt filed suit against EPA in June 2012 after the agency threatened her with $37,500 in fines each time stormwater came into contact with dust, feathers…
CA Citrus Mutual on Governor’s Veto of Citrus Bill
…100 shippers, generating an additional $1.5 billion in economic activity. Citrus growers, packing houses, and their employees submit $500 million in general fund support via taxes each year. In terms…
GMO Sweet Corn Better for Environment, Report Says
There’s been a lot of debate over genetically modified crops but there are some proven benefits. A new research study shows sweet corn that’s been genetically modified is better for…