…landowners to adopt environmentally sound farming practices, protect farmland, and improve the viability of their farms.” On Wednesday, September 25 AFT is hosting a focus group at the San Diego…
Sustainability in Action Meeting Coming Up in Salinas
…new online tool that will be coming soon from the Sustainability Index for Specialty Crops. A grower panel will highlight how sustainable practices have effectively been implemented on farming operations…
The Western View: Could farmers be the heroes of the 21st century?
…Trade to quantify how much carbon is being stored by farming, we can insure that these changes happen. Efforts like planting cover crops, no-till cultivation, and rotational grazing would keep…
Secretary Perdue on Farm Safety Week
…rural roadways of America. “America’s farmers, ranchers and producers work hard to feed our nation and the world,” Secretary Perdue said. “Farming is not always the safest profession and it…
Report Shows Licensed Hemp Acreage More Than Quadrupled in 2019
…in 2019,” Vote Hemp President Eric Steenstra noted in a press release. “Now that we have lifted federal prohibition on hemp farming, it’s time build the infrastructure and expand hemp…
Stakeholders Weigh-In on Water Resilience Portfolio
…the opportunity to contribute to the water discussion. A number of farmers and ranchers also provided some feedback during the comment session, highlighting concern about the future of farming in…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 09-11-19
…sound farming practices and details on the CDFA seeking public comment on dairy methane projects. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more. Danielle Leal…
Applications for BIFS and IPM Programs Due Before November 1
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is currently accepting grant applications for the Biologically Integrated Farming Systems (BIFS) program as well as the Proactive Integrated Pest Management (IPM)…
USDA Resources Available for Farmers Hurt by 2018, 2019 Disasters
…income. As under 2017 WHIP, the payment limitation for WHIP+ factors in the person’s or legal entity’s income from activities related to farming, ranching, or forestry. Specifically, a person or…
The Western View: New Income Source From Farming?
…like It could be a win-win. New Income Source From Farming I’m Len Wilcox and that’s the Western View from AgNet West and Citrus Industry Magazine. Visit us on the…
Senate Bill 1 Continues to Move Through the California Legislature
…SB 1 was released off suspense file with amendments that make it much worse for farming and California as a whole,” Bigelow noted. Many agricultural groups have also expressed concern…
AgSharks Competition Back for Another Year
…which builds fully autonomous and vision-based farming robots, was victorious in last year’s AgSharks Competition, and the $250,000 equity investment from S2G Ventures played a significant role in helping propel…
Currency Realignment Bill Could Boost Farm Economy
…fix will increase American exports and boost our manufacturing and farming economy,” said Senator Baldwin. The legislation is being supported by groups such as the National Farmers Union (NFU), and…
Preparing for the Next Phase of the Produce Safety Rule
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is mailing out materials to 8,000 ‘small’ and ‘very small’ farming operations to inform producers what is expected of them under the…