…the story of pecans, and how they will soon become a contender in the California nut industry. It’s a story of dedicated farmers applying technology and science to make their…
Nationwide USDA Organic Survey Underway
…organic crop and livestock producers. Farmers and ranchers can fill out the survey online via a secure website, www.agcensus.usda.gov, or return their form by mail. Federal law (Title 7, U.S….
Farm Bill and ARC/PLC Decision Aid Tool Workshops
…workshops will assist producers in understanding available options and will provide an overview of the use of web-based decision tools in the ARC/PLC election process. The online tools for producers…
USDA Seeks Applications for Conservation Innovation Grants
…program is holding its first public auction of water quality credits, generated by farmers in the basin. USDA also funded a project led by the Delta Institute that culminated in…
Who Is The Farm Program Decision Maker on Rented Land?
With so many farmers renting a lot of their land, who gets to make the important Farm Bill decisions about such things as base acre reallocation? Who Is The Farm…
WUD, NRCS, and Audubon California Working Together
…“Both the species and the industry have much to gain from this new partnership.” This project will provide $1.1 million to address factors that challenge dairy farmers and threaten Tricolored…
Western View: California Warming
…and farmers need to pay attention to it. Here are some interesting facts: The last record year for cold was 1911. We’ve been warming up ever since. Nine of the…
UC Makes Gains in Rebuilding its Extension Service
…the work that farmers and farm advisors do together is not only important to the success of his family’s operation, but having Pope come out to the farm to diagnose…
Use of Fumigant to Face Additional State Restrictions
…they do.” O’Donnell pointed out that California farmers already follow stricter regulations than farmers in any other state, and these new regulations equal added costs. For example, it is estimated…
Funding for Beginning Farmer and Rancher Training Soon Available
USDA is offering groups funding to help train beginning farmers and ranchers in everything from growing crops to running their business. Funding for Beginning Farmer and Rancher Training Soon Available…
President Touched on Issues That Touch on Agriculture
In his State of the Union message President Obama talked about several issues that affect farmers and agribusiness. President on Issues For Agriculture…
China Bans Imports of All U.S. Poultry and Eggs
…Bureau Federation President Bob Stallman says this national ban is a clear violation of international trade rules and one that will be costly to American poultry and egg farmers. AFBF…
Farm Bureau Approves Strategic Action Plan for 2015
…plan to address public policy issues for 2015. The board-approved plan focuses the organization’s attention on: advancing legislation that addresses agriculture’s long- and short-term labor needs; protecting farmers’ abilities to…