…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…
Meetings Planned for Discussion on Hispanic/Women Discrimination
…California Meetings (Oct. 10, 2012 to Jan. 23, 2013), CLICK HERE. For the Poster/flyer “Attention Hispanic and Women Farmers and Ranchers” CLICK HERE. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
Gov. Brown Vetoes Ag-Targeted Bills
…2346 and AB 2676. The legislation would have exposed farmers to abusive private lawsuits and extended liability as well as criminal sanctions even when no harm occurred. These bills were…
Urge Governor Brown to Veto Heat Illness Bills
…to seek an injunction against their employers to compel compliance and allow employees to sue farmers for any damages caused by the failure to comply. Additionally, it allows farm workers…
Agribusiness Management Conference Nov. 7th
…Supermarkets’ produce and floral division director will offer insights into how consumer buying habits will shape demand for agricultural products. The conference is designed for farmers, farm managers, lawyers, appraisers,…
Animal Rights Activists vs Beef Checkoff
…demand for beef. “Their actions will impact consumers by increasing protein costs at the grocery store. They are no friend to family farmers and ranchers or consumers and will be…