…cutoff of water will prolong the impact of water shortages on farmers, their employees and rural communities. It’s maddening because California still struggles to manage water wisely and flexibly, especially…
Statement of Don Peracchi, President of Westlands Water District, on Bureau of Reclamation’s Allocation Announcement
…deliver 20% of its normal supplies to farmers south of the Delta. And in 2014, Reclamation was not only unable to deliver any water to farmers, it could not even…
Secretary Vilsack and Former Agriculture Secretaries Veneman and Glickman Announce Bipartisan Efforts to Expand Trade
…for agricultural trade, with U.S. agricultural product exports totaling $771.7 billion since 2009. USDA strives to create new marketing opportunities for farmers and ranchers so that they can sustain and…
USDA Provides One-Time Extension of Deadline to Update Base Acres or Yield History for ARC/PLC Programs
Farmers Now Have Until March 31 to Update Yields and Reallocate Base Acres; Deadline for Choosing Between ARC and PLC also Remains March 31 Vilsack Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced…
DuPont Pioneer Enhances Grower Service and Support
…weeds from the start of the season. For 2015, Pioneer® brand T Series with BOLT™ technology will be available to farmers across the Mid-South in maturity groups IV and V….
Farmers, Ranchers Call on Capitol Hill to Address Agriculture’s Needs
…the American Farm Bureau Federation’s AFBF Advocacy Conference. Farmers and ranchers representing nearly all commodities from 43 states gathered in Washington, D.C., this week to discuss top policy priorities and…
Students Use National FFA Week to Share Importance of Agriculture
…President George Washington’s Feb. 22 birthday in recognition of Washington’s legacy as an agriculturist and farmer. FFA was founded by a group of young farmers in 1928. Its mission is…
USDA Secretary to Keynote Commodity Classic
…deliver a keynote address to several thousand farmers and ag allies during the event’s General Session, to be held Friday, Feb. 27, in Phoenix, Arizona. “We’re thrilled to be welcoming…
Western View: Critical Meeting Wednesday – You’re Invited
…say farmers need to be there so our voices are heard by the people who control our water. The State Water Resources Control Board needs to hear from us because…
Proceeds from Earth Day Food & Wine Weekend to Benefit Scholarship Program
…spotlight on the commitment of our local farmers to sustainable practices, so it makes sense that the proceeds would support our scholarships.” To apply for the Vineyard Team Educational Scholarship,…
Vineyard Team Celebrating 20 Years
…What began as a group of innovative farmers wanting to challenge and improve their own farming decisions, evolved to a nationally recognized organization with several progressive projects: Sustainability in Practice…
Ride the Bus to SWRCB Hearing in Sacramento
…your seat on the bus, please call: In Fresno – Nisei Farmers League (559) 251-8468 In Firebaugh and Los Banos – Janie Fleming (559) 217-6478 or Leti Alfaro (209) 587-6049…
Statement by Bob Stallman, President, American Farm Bureau Federation, Regarding Passage of H.R. 636
“America’s farmers and ranchers need reliable tax tools to help them stay competitive in spite of changing weather and fluctuating markets. With the passage of H.R. 636, America’s Small Business…
House Agriculture Committee Reviews 2015 Agenda for the Commodity Futures Trading Commission
…regulations increase costs and create uncertainty for farmers, ranchers, and the many other business owners across America who depend on the markets that the CFTC oversees to manage risks in…