…lock in the current zero percent sequestration rate. As an additional aid to qualified producers applying for LFP, the Farm Service’s Agency has developed an online registration that enables farmers…
Agri View: Dairy Products
Everett Griner talks about milk, not the only dairy product in today’s Agri View. Dairy Products…
What’s Plantable?
It’s the new gardening app from the California Association of Nurseries and Garden Centers (From CDFA) We farmers love our tractors, but if you had to pick an official “tool…
NRCS Selects California Projects for National Conservation Innovation Grants
…to quantify the impacts of native bee farming and identify methods to encourage the best native bees for specific crops and engage farmers in implementation. The California Dairy Research Foundation…
Leopold Conservation Award Finalists Announced
…possibility and an ecological necessity.” The Leopold Conservation Award program inspires other landowners through these examples and provides a visible forum where farmers, ranchers and other private landowners are recognized…
Ag Leaders On Hand as Governor Brown Signs Landmark Groundwater Legislation
…adopted in August will help protect our residents’, farmers’ and industry’s access to affordable and reliable water.” “Today’s bill signing is a historic step for our state. It is so…
Governor Signs First California Groundwater Rules
…California property owners have been entitled to tap water beneath their land since the Gold Rush days. Lawmakers supporting the groundwater overhaul say the existing system pits farmers against each…
USDA Programs Help New Farmers and Ranchers
United States Department of Agriculture programs connected to the Farm Bill are designed to assist beginning farmers and ranchers with some of their greatest needs. Rob Bain has more. State…
Secretary Vilsack Highlights Innovative Conservation Efforts
…grants promote creativity and problem-solving efforts that benefit farmers and ranchers and protect our natural resources,” Vilsack said. “They’re critical in sparking new ideas and techniques for conservation on America’s…
Conservation Service Chief Jason Weller Discusses Conservation Projects
…conservation groups help farmers conserve soil health, protect water quality, and restore wildlife habitat. The projects will help develop and demonstrate cutting-edge ideas to accelerate innovation in conservation of natural…
Federal Officials to Tour Southern California Agriculture
…and Atmospheric Administration Tom Torgersen, National Science Foundation Christine Zakarka, USDA-APHIS Regions San Diego County, Imperial County, Coachella Valley, Ventura County Schedule Sept. 14 (San Diego County): Farmers market; Bamboo…
Class 45 Fellows Selected for California Agricultural Leadership Program
…Mauritson, Healdsburg, Mauritson Farms Jeff Milinovich, Fresno, Central California Packing Company Justin Morehead, Fresno, Wells Fargo Bank Brian Neufeld, Exeter, Agricare, Inc. Lauren Reid, Caruthers, Fred Rau Dairy, Inc. Rick…
California Gets $22 Million from USDA for Conservation Programs
…and related sectors of the economy. “Conservation easements help farmers and ranchers protect valuable agricultural lands from development, restore lands that are best suited for grazing, and return wetlands to…
USDA Video: What the Farm Bill Means for New Farmers
…for new farmers. Some of the questions of this discussion were: • What tools does USDA offer new and beginning farmers? • Are there new programs in the Farm Bill…