Winter farmer’s markets are becoming more common. Click to Open or Download Audio Report The markets were once only in warmer months, but the national farmer’s market directory has seen…
Ruling Awaited in MD Ag Case
Farmers and environmentalists around the nation are awaiting a ruling from a judge in Baltimore, Maryland. A poultry farm is accused of violating the federal Clean Water Act by polluting…
UC Davis Ag Video Series
…dedicated to finding new sustainable ways to feed the world. It also discusses ways to train the next generation of farmers in high-tech growing methods. To see all the videos,…
Western Growers To Tell Consumers About Ag
Western Growers Association is currently rolling out a campaign for external audiences, such opinion leaders, elected officials and journalists, about what Western Growers farmers do and what they require to…
Lucas Selected to Serve Second Term
…the 113th Congress. “It is an honor to serve in this leadership position and I am grateful for the opportunity to continue working on behalf of America’s farmers, ranchers, and…
California Egg Farmers File Lawsuit
…The lawsuit was filed by the the Association of California Egg Farmers (ACEF), and claims the law lacks clarity about the size and density requirements, thus preventing egg farmers from…
Letter Demands Vote on Farm Bill
…sector, including the rural businesses and lenders whose livelihoods are dependent upon farmers’ and livestock producers’ economic viability.” Two-hundred, thirty five groups in all signed the letter sent to the…
Farmers Can Get Help to Attend Conference
Scholarships are available for small-scale farmers who would not otherwise have funding to attend the California Small Farm Conference. The scholarship program helps eligible small-scale farmers, ranchers, their employees, student-farmers,…
DuPont Pioneer Offers Information for Growers
…to growers by using technology to help them with their operations. DuPont Pioneer is now feeding farmers important information via the internet and their smart phones. for the Pioneer webpage….
Former Ag Secretaries Speak at Meeting
…problem for today’s farmers 21. Block on food vs. fuel 22. Bergland on land prices 23. Bergland on subsidies for farms and fuels 24. Yeutter on the EPA and renewable…
U.S. – Panama Trade Promotion Agreement
…an important market for America’s farmers and ranchers. In 2011, the United States exported more than $504 million of agricultural products to Panama, one of the fastest growing economies in…
Dairy Farmers Wait for Action
Dairy farmers across California are waiting to see if their recent protest will lead to action on the part of the CDFA. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
Dairy Farmers Take On Sacramento
AgNet West’ Sabrina Hill is reporting on the road this morning. She is accompanying dairy farmers and their families that are headed to Sacramento to protest on the steps of…
SCE Water Conference
…local water customers including private water companies, irrigation districts, dairy owners, farmers and municipalities. To register visit: www.sce.com/workshops. Call 559-625-7126 or 800-772-4822 for more information. Conference will be held at…