…David Thoreau echoed his sentiments. So An appreciation for unspoiled nature grew as people became aware of some of the splendid sights and natural wonders in the west. Some people…
House Agriculture Committee Advances Three Bills
…Agriculture the authority to covey certain land in the Oconee and Chattahoochee National Forests for cash consideration through land exchange. H.R. 5883, introduced by Rep. David Rouzer (R-NC), Chairman of…
Improving SNAP Employment and Training Programs
…the witnesses from today’s hearing is linked below. Click here for more information, including Subcommittee Chairwoman Walorski’s opening statement and the archived webcast. Witness List: Panel I David Stillman, the…
Animal Care Training Webinars Offered
…Residue Prevention: An Industry Opportunity Co-ops, Producers Dec. 8, 2016 Dr. Norm Stewart Building Strong Herd Health Programs Co-ops, Producers Dec. 15, 2016 Dr. Scott Nordstrom Cattle Marketing Co-ops, Producers…
Groups Support Heritage Foundation Farm Bill Report
…President Scott Haber said the report confirms how far the “so-called safety net” has strayed from its intended purpose. “It’s to help farmers weather the ups and downs in agriculture,…
Project Aids Food Supply for Delta Smelt
…Sacramento Valley—providing vital nourishment and improving habitat in the Yolo Bypass for smelt to thrive and reproduce.” David Guy, president of the Northern California Water Association, said the cooperative effort…
Transplanting System Saving Labor, Increasing Yields
…inches apart on a tape line, make up the system. Plant Tape USA President Scott Grabau said longtime growing, packing and shipping company Tanimura and Antle bought the company a…
Ag Economy Barometer Lower in August
…costs increasing in 2017. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: Purdue Center for Commercial Agriculture Low Commodity Prices Weigh on Producer Sentiment James Mintert, David Widmar,…
Delta Smelt Strategy Shows Promising Results
…– to improve fish and wildlife habitat through the efficient use of our region’s water resources while managing a productive farm economy,” said David Guy, President of the Northern California…
BPI Dropping Some from “Pink Slime’ Lawsuit
…reports BPI dropped ABC’s news division, ABC correspondent David Kerley, two former USDA microbiologists and a former BPI quality control manager who acted as a whistleblower against the company. The…
Prospects Good for Record Almond Crop
…would be bigger,” said David Doll, University of California Cooperative Extension pomology farm advisor. “I think the reason we’re probably going to break the record is we really have a…
Cargill Full Year Earnings Down 11 Percent
…the reshaping of the company’s portfolio, including selling off multiple pieces of the business in the refocusing efforts. Cargill CEO David MacLennan says while Cargill has more work to do,…
African leaders visit CDFA
…courtesy of CDFA. CDFA’s Office of Environmental Farming hosted two visiting fellows. From left: Casey Walsh Cady, Katherine Filippini, Scott Weeks, James Kakeeto, Fatima Ademoh, Geetika Joshi and Carla Sanchez….
Program Preserves Ag Land for Climate Benefits
…agricultural production,” said Department of Conservation Director David Bunn. “It also speaks to the foresight of Monterey County’s land planners, who pursued these grant opportunities and are committed to reducing…