…at local farmer’s markets, or to local breweries specializing in the craft beer business. It’s as simple as knowing which (from about 120) varieties that grow best in your area,…
The Western View: Peg Leg’s Legendary Gold
…California Farmer Magazine. His commentary “The Western View” is a regular feature on Farm City Newsday and AgNet West. Sponsored Content Fungicide Resistance Management Minute April 3, 2024 Fungicide Resistance…
Almond Matters: Sharing Farm Stories to Counter Misinformation
…said Jenny Holtermann, a fourth-generation family farmer and agricultural advocate. “Any person has the capacity to reach hundreds or thousands of people…we have the capability at our fingertips, literally, to…
New National Poll Shows Impacts of Rural Economy on Farmer Mental Health
Photo by Bec Ritchie on Unsplash A strong majority of farmers and farmworkers say financial issues, farm or business problems and fear of losing the farm impact farmers’ mental health,…
The Western View: When Wild Bill Played Baseball
…has written for agricultural publications since the 1980s. He was a regular contributor to California Farmer Magazine. His commentary “The Western View” is a regular feature on Farm City Newsday…
Farming Has a Long History in the Western U. S.
…Len Wilcox is a retired scientist who also ran a newspaper and has written for agricultural publications since the 1980s. He was a regular contributor to California Farmer Magazine. His…
Western View: Diamonds Found in California?
…contributor to California Farmer Magazine. His commentary “The Western View” is a regular feature on Farm City Newsday and AgNet West. Sponsored Content Fungicide Resistance Management Minute April 3, 2024…
USDA Update on Farm Bill Implementation Progress
…prior reports. Beginning Farmer and Rancher: On March 12, 2019, RMA implemented the new definition for the Whole Farm Revenue Protection program that extends the time for new beginning farmer and rancher…
2017 Census of Agriculture Data Now Available
…who operate them, including new data about on-farm decision making, down to the county level. Information collected by USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) directly from farmers and ranchers tells…
The Basque Sheepherders in the West
…is a retired scientist who also ran a newspaper and has written for agricultural publications since the 1980s. He was a regular contributor to California Farmer Magazine. His commentary “The…
California Antique Farm Equipment Show Opens April 12
…family lifestyle part of it and that is truly part of the fun of this and a good reason to come whether you’re a farmer or not.” Friday will feature…
Make the Border Wall an Asset not a Liability
…since the 1980s. He was a regular contributor to California Farmer Magazine. His commentary “The Western View” is a regular feature on Farm City Newsday and AgNet West. Image credit:…
USDA Launches New Farmers.gov Features to Help with H2A Applications, Managing Loans
…planned. Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox or Microsoft Edge are the recommended browsers to access the feature. About farmers.gov: USDA is building farmers.gov for farmers, by farmers. Future self-service features available through the farmers.gov portal will…
Western View: Nebraska Flooded; Farmers Need A Hand
The reports of severe flooding in Nebraska are sobering, with farmers losing crops and livestock, fields washed out, topsoil gone with the barns, silos, tractors and homes flooded, sometimes swept…