…rely on his wells for irrigation. He said he’s planting more wheat this fall because he has some open ground that normally would be planted to cotton, but because he…
California Among States Selected by USDA for Participation in the Pilot Project for Procurement of Unprocessed Fruits and Vegetables
…and creating jobs. USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service administers 15 nutrition assistance programs. In addition to the National School Lunch Program, these programs include the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, the…
Agriculture Emerging: a progress report at CDFA
…aisle, the commodity exchange, international export or the local farmers’ market, California’s farmers are well-positioned to take advantage of these conditions. Among the most significant changes at CDFA is the…
Growing Demand for Niche Meat
Demand for bison as a choice for protein is growing. Growing Demand for Niche Meat At the 2014 National Association of Farm Broadcasters Annual Convention, Dick Gehring with Black Kettle…
NCBA and PLC Accepting Summer Internship Applications
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s and the Public Lands Council‘s government affairs office in Washington, D.C., is accepting applications for the summer 2015 public policy internship. The deadline to submit…
Egg Marketers Await Beginning of New Regulations
…National Association of Egg Farmers, which opposes the California egg law, belongs to the camp that says Californians will see some egg shortages and higher prices next year. He said…
CFBF President’s Message: One Opportunity Lost; One Remains
…fair hearing. Our hope is that future legislation will not be weighed down by other states wanting to “pile on” with their favorite issues. California’s water crisis is a national…
USDA Announces Support for Producers of Advanced Biofuel
…hours of electric energy. Also today, USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announced the award of fiscal year 2014 grants through three other programs supporting bioenergy initiatives. The…
Yamaha’s Safe, Six-Person Vehicle
Moving more people, safely in the field, is a sticking point for Yamaha’s new six-passenger utility vehicle displayed at the recent National Association of Farm Broadcasters trade show in Kansas…
Making the Propane Choice Easy
…of propane is a focus for the Propane Education and Research Council. Director of Agriculture Business Development Cinch Munson says they have launched technology-friendly tools to help growers see the…
Wind Energy Becoming Viable Option
…Wind and Water Technology Deployment Manager for the National Renewable Energy Laboratory Ian Baring-Gould talked to AgNet West about their informational program. Wind energy technology has advanced so much, in…
Propane Engines Good Fit for California
…the Propane Education and Research Council Cinch Munson says in some cases in California, propane just makes sense. Munson said there is an added incentive for a short time to…
USDA to Survey Farmers’ Planting Intentions for 2015
As the 2015 growing season officially comes to an end, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will contact producers nationwide to gather final year-end crop production…
Collaboration with Federal and State Agencies, Rice Growers and Industry Further Protect Endangered Salmon and Steelhead Trout
…through collaboration.” National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Fisheries, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), California Department of Pesticide Regulation (CDPR), the California Rice Commission, and Valent, the manufacturer of the pesticide…