…advocates, plus $5,000 in cash prizes sponsored exclusively by Farm Credit. In addition, the American National CattleWomen Foundation and Monsanto awarded five educational scholarships totaling $5,000. While preparing for this…
Governor Signs Hemp Bill
…Hemp Farming Act will establish a framework for farming the oilseed and fiber varieties of the plant, which are used in a variety of everyday consumer products, including food, body…
Water Meetings Scheduled
…Salt and Nitrate Management Plan (SNMP), as well as incorporating that plan into Water Quality Control Plans for basins. Click to Open or Download Audio Report For example, how the…
Litigation against EPA Concerning Section 308
…by animal rights groups under the Clean Water Act. Randall Weiseman speaks with Environmental Counsel for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, Ashley McDonald. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
Online Farm Games for Families
The American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture has made updates to their My American Farm website. Julie McPeake has the story. Click to Open or Download Audio Report To visit…
Deadline Extended for Central Coast Groundwater Cooperative
The Central Coast Groundwater Cooperative (CCGC) deadline is extended to September 9th. Membership materials are now available to join the cooperative. The Regional Board recently accepted a groundwater monitoring plan…
Heat – a Hot Topic
…says farming businesses need to protect themselves by making sure they protect their workers. Click to Open or Download Audio Report For more on the heat safety plan, click here….
Huff Applauds Quick CDFA Action in Response to Citrus Pest
Oriental Fruit Fly Discovery Leads to 130 Square Mile Quarantine SACRAMENTO: Senate Republican Leader Bob Huff (R-Diamond Bar) says he supports the quick and definitive action taken by the California…
Trade Sensitive Issues
Keeping in mind trade sensitive issues is part of the balancing act performed during ag trade discussions. Rod Bain reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
Vilsack: Visit in Brazil “Productive”
The Agriculture Secretary says his visit this week to Brazil has been productive. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack the first American Ag Secretary to visit Brazil’s capital since 1994. Susan Carter…
AgNeTVideo: Bob Stallman Speech
Here is an excerpt from American Farm Bureau Federation President Bob Stallman’s speech during the Humboldt County Farm Bureau’s 100th anniversary celebration. He discusses the history of Farm Bureau, the…
AgNeTVideo: AFBF President Bob Stallman on California Agriculture
American Farm Bureau Federation President Bob Stallman discusses the future of California agriculture with AgNet West….
AFBF President on California Agriculture
The American Farm Bureau Federation President speaks to California farmers. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to open or download audio report In an interview with AgNet West, American Farm Bureau…
AgNeTVideo: AFBF President Bob Stallman Discusses the Farm Bureau
American Farm Bureau Federation President Bob Stallman tells AgNet West how the farm bureau works for ag producers….