…environment with thriving agriculture.” “Responsible care for our land and other natural resources has allowed California farmers and ranchers to sustainably produce the food and farm products we all depend…
Agri View: Small Problems
Everett Griner talks about small problem-makers for farmers in today’s Agri View. Small Problems…
Making the Propane Choice Easy
New propane irrigation engines that have hit the market over the last five years have challenged the classic diesel brands. Making the Propane Choice Easy Educating farmers on the potential…
Celebrating Our Nation’s Agricultural Abundance this Thanksgiving
…This Thanksgiving, take a moment to thank the farmers and ranchers who make our nation’s agricultural abundance possible. Without them, the safe, abundant and affordable food we’ll put on our…
Thankful For What’s On Our Table
…in the achievements of our farmers and ranchers. I feel fortunate to have been given such vital work to do, and such wonderful employees and colleagues to work with. Ranchers,…
Propane Engines Good Fit for California
…Cinch Munson says in some cases in California, propane just makes sense. Munson said there is an added incentive for a short time to help farmers offset the initial cost….
Full Belly Farm Named 2014 California Leopold Conservation Award Recipient
…land and other natural resources has allowed California farmers and ranchers to sustainably produce the food and farm products we all depend upon,” California Farm Bureau Federation President Paul Wenger…
Silicon Valley Needs Farmers Too – Farm to Food Bank Month Spotlight
…thrive. Local farmers are some of our strongest allies. Thanks to generous growers throughout our region, Second Harvest was able to distribute nearly 30 million pounds of fresh produce last…
USDA Disaster Assistance to Help Thousands of Honeybee, Livestock and Farm-Raised Fish Producers
…including providing disaster relief to farmers and ranchers; strengthening risk management tools; expanding access to rural credit; funding critical research; establishing innovative public-private conservation partnerships; developing new markets for rural-made…
USDA Video: USDA Week In Review November 21
A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In this edition of USDA Week In Review, ranchers, USDA and Chevrolet helping the…
New Program Seeks Growers to Help Curb Declining Bee Population
The U.S. Bee Buffer Project, a Pollinator Partnership (P2) initiative, is immediately seeking 300 farmers, ranchers and foresters in California to set aside small plots of land as bee buffer…
AFBF President on Obama’s Immigration Plan
…to help America’s farmers deal with the real labor challenges they face. Our nation loses millions of dollars in fruit and vegetable production every year because farmers cannot find labor…
CFBF: President’s Immigration Action Complicates Reform Effort
…said. “Farmers, ranchers and their employees need a permanent solution,” Wenger said. “We understand the president’s frustration with the lack of action. We’re frustrated, too. But we’re equally frustrated by…
USDA to Survey Farmers’ Planting Intentions for 2015
…stocks. Having experienced volatile growing conditions this season – including floods, drought, and wild fires in some parts of the country, it’s vital for farmers and facility operators to respond…