…has failed everyone…it has failed to protect fish species and it’s failed to provide water to the communities, businesses and farms who need it most. The current biological opinions in…
Romaine Lettuce Outbreak Report Confirms One Source, Others Undetermined
…from the reservoir doesn’t explain how lettuce grown on other ranches or farms identified by traceback may have been contaminated. So, this one farm cannot explain the entire outbreak.” The…
Secretary Perdue on the American Broadband Initiative Milestones Report
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue issued the following statement regarding the American Broadband Initiative Milestones Report: “Last year, I presented the findings of the Interagency Task Force on Agriculture and…
Helping Producers Aid Monarch Butterfly
USDA Helps Producers Manage for Habitat, Improve Ag Operations California agricultural producers can voluntarily help the monarch butterfly on their farms and ranches through a variety of conservation practices offered…
Sustainability Concerns More Than Just the Environment
…to consumers.” In recent years consumers have put an added emphasis on transparency and sustainability in food production. Employing sustainable practices on farms and ranches can enhance public perception but…
Well-Known Uesugi Farms Closing Doors
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Growing Challenges to Obtaining Enough Organic Seed
Regulations from the National Organic Program (NOP) dictate that organic producers must use organic seed when commercially available. However, as organic farms continue to increase in size and number it…
Small Farms Negatively Impacted by Agricultural Water Use Misconceptions
…Small Farms Negatively Impacted by Agricultural Water Use Misconceptions About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content Protecting Your Operation from Damaging Fire Ants…
Farmers Under Fire: Trial Lawyers’ Attack on Agriculture
…the public perceives farms and agriculture,” Hurst said. “There’s a real threat to our farms from these lawsuits. “The legal environment is important, and that’s where Farm Bureau makes a…
Crop Year 2017 Demonstrated Growth for California Agriculture
…percent of the total U.S. agricultural value. California’s top three commodities remained the same as 2016, with dairy, grapes, and almonds coming in first, second and third respectively. The top…
More Women Returning to the Farm in Management Roles
…U.S. farms and ranches, and own 30 percent of all farmland in the country, said Bernick. Forty-four percent of FFA students are girls. “Yet women are still less than 10…
More Virulent Newcastle Disease in Commercial Poultry
…with other commercial farms in the vicinity to increase preventative biosecurity protocols. Some of the most effective biosecurity practices for bird owners include diligent hand washing and thoroughly cleaning boots…
Farm Bureau Welcomes President Trump Back to Address Annual Convention
…has made agriculture a clear priority, giving farmers and ranchers a seat at the table on the top issues affecting our farms, ranches and rural communities. What better way to…
Western View: Why Water Management Matters
…its farms provided it is managed properly and delivery commitments are kept. Proper water management is critical for other reasons, too. It’s a matter of timing. In California, When it does rain…