Water continues to be an emotional topic in California, with those outside of the agricultural industry often misunderstanding how farmers and ranchers are using water. Even those who outwardly want…
The Western View: Going North? You Got Company
…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 Fungicide…
Farmers Under Fire: Trial Lawyers’ Attack on Agriculture
…farmer is the one on trial,” Overman said. “Once the trial is over and the verdict is read, the farms are depopulated, leaving the farmer with no income. The juries…
Farm Bureau Welcomes President Trump Back to Address Annual Convention
…Orleans, Louisiana. “The American Farm Bureau Federation is honored once again to host our nation’s president,” said AFBF President Zippy Duvall, a beef and poultry farmer from Georgia. “President Trump…
Western View: Why Water Management Matters
…essay which explains California’s water problem. He says that people back east may not understand why our farmers are so concerned about improving the water supply here. We get about 12…
Court Agrees with USDA in GIPSA Ruling
…Agriculture (USDA) “provided legitimate regulatory and substantive concerns” in withdrawing the Farmer Fair Practices Rules. Those rules would have made significant changes to the requirements and oversight of the Grain…
Celebrating New Year’s The “Right” Way?
…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 Western View” is…
Several Developments for Dairy in 2018
As 2018 comes to an end, reflecting over the past year reveals some significant developments for the California dairy industry. One of the biggest events for California dairy farmers was…
Sutter County Recognized for Distinguished Service
In 61 years as a Farm Bureau member, Sutter County farmer James Marler has served in numerous leadership roles in county and statewide organizations. His dedication to volunteer efforts on…
Farm Bureau Honors Former President Wenger for Distinguished Service
…Wenger. Wenger accepted the award during the organization’s 100th Annual Meeting in San Diego. A third-generation farmer who grows almonds and walnuts on a family farm in Modesto, Wenger served…
CFBF President Outlines Policy Priorities
…back against expanding government regulation that hampers agriculture. “That’s what ties us together at Farm Bureau,” Johansson said. “It’s the understanding that what’s bad for an almond farmer is bad…
Secretary Perdue Names NRCS Chief
…In his role, Lohr will provide leadership for NRCS and its mission to support America’s farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners in their voluntary conservation efforts through a network of over…
Farm Bureau Calls for Final Farm Bill Approval
…Zippy Duvall. “The 2018 farm bill emerging from the conference committee is good news for farmers amid a prolonged downturn in the agricultural economy. Chairmen Roberts and Conaway and Ranking…
Agri View: BFTP-Farm Wives Working Off the Farm
The number of farm wives that work off the farm is still growing. Despite government programs, today farmers financially, the average farmer still has a hard time putting a lot…