USDA has extended the deadline on a program that could see more dairy farmers turning livestock waste into energy – but you better move fast to take advantage of it….
Fresno County 10th Annual Fruit Trail Opens
…map of the trail, as well as local farmers markets where they can pick up more fresh, local produce. And, in making the most of the agri-tourism trend, the Fresno…
CDFA to Meet with New Farmers and Ranchers
…of farmers continues to rise. The CDFA hopes information from current farmers and ranchers coupled with our state’s many programs geared toward helping others develop farming careers, more young people…
Farmers and Immigration Reform
Now is the time to push lawmakers on the topic of immigration, according to a California ag leader. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report US lawmakers…
Imperial County has Unique Challenges
Imperial County is 9th in the state when it comes to agriculture. Sabrina Hill talks with the Imperial County Farm Bureau Executive Director about issues facing farmers there. Click to…
Specialty Crops Continue Strong Momentum in House Ag. Committee Farm Bill
…Coordinated Plant Management Program funded at $62.5 million in FY2014-2017 and $75 million in FY2018 • Market Access Program and Technical Assistance for Specialty Crops fully funded at 2008 Farm…
Costa Supports Advancing the Farm Bill, Calls for House Action
…billion) for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) that assists farmers with upgrades that improve Valley air quality. The legislation also included a provision that would allow California the opportunity…
AFBF Statement on House Farm Bill
…supported by all types of farmers and ranchers in all regions. Among the balanced risk management strategy are options based both on crop prices and revenue levels. Both committees also…
Opening Statement of Chair. Frank D. Lucas Committee on Agriculture To Consider the 2013 Farm Bill
…We eliminate direct payments, which were paid to farmers regardless of market conditions and many times to farmers who were no longer farming. The FARRM Act reflects a belief in…
Ruling Against Indiana Farmer
…Court, which ruled against the farmer earlier this week. When using herbicide-resistant seeds from Monsanto, farmers sign a contract which states that they can not save seeds from the crop….
Senate Committee Approves Farm Bill
…our firm position that the farm bill be bipartisan in nature, reform-minded in structure and crafted around a broad, flexible, crop insurance-based program that provides our farmers certainty and extends…
Nation’s Cotton Planting Down
Judging from farmers’ planting intentions, the nation’s cotton crop this season will be a lot smaller than this past season. Gary Crawford reports. Click to open or download audio report….
More Farmers Markets to Accept EBT
Families on food assistance may soon be able to use their EBT cards at more farmers markets, thanks to grants from the USDA. Susan Carter reports. Click to open or…
USDA Payments to Resume
Farmers who saw some of their farm program payments stopped back in March should be getting those payments again very soon. Gary Crawford has more. Click to open or download…