…thorough search. Director of Operations for Campos Brothers Farms and Chair of the Board of Directors for ABC, Alexi Rodriguez said the search committee had specific priorities in mind. The…
California Water Projects Receive $50 Million in Federal Support
…of Sites Reservoir. We have local, state and federal interests working together to create a new, resilient water supply for people, the environment, farms and businesses.” Brian German Ag News…
GATES Act Aims to Include Larger Farms in Conservation Programs
…the AGI limitation for farms that get 75% of their income from farming or related farming practices such as agri-tourism, direct-to-consumer marketing of agricultural products, and the sale of agricultural…
Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance Lauds Introduction of Legislation Addressing Industry Needs
…income (AGI) limitations and how it impacts access to conservation-focused programs have been a central priority for specialty crop groups. The GATES Act would exempt the AGI limitation for farms…
Manure Recycling on the Farm
…7 major U.S. field crops. For most crops, farmers use manure that either comes from their own farm or at no cost from other farms. However, cotton and peanut producers…
DWR Awards Nearly $17 Million in LandFlex Grants
…Manager Allison Febbo noted that eight farms in the local GSA were awarded LandFlex grants. A total of 45 eligible farmers submitted applications, “underscoring the importance of investment” in these…
Lawmakers Introduce Women in Agriculture Bill
…the farm labor workforce, a 19 percent increase since 2009. However, farms operated by women earn 40 percent less income compared to male-dominated farms. From the National Association of Farm…
Coalition Pushes for Timely Passage of 2023 Farm Bill
…farm bill in supporting more than two million farms covering nearly 900 million acres of land. Farm Bill for America’s Families seeks to engage consumers, leaders, and lawmakers in its…
Sugar Policy and International Trade Topics of Discussion
…on the farm of NCBA president Don Schiefelbein of Schiefelbein Farms. U.S. sugar policy and international sugar trade were among the topics of discussion, with Congressman Dan Kildee of Michigan…
Methane Emission Reduction Grants Available for Dairy and Livestock Producers
…quality from dairy farms.” Applications for all three of the programs are due Monday, August 28, 2023, by 5:00 PM PT. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter…
Applications Open for AFTs Brighter Future Fund
…The Brighter Future Fund was launched in 2020 to help farmers launch, grow, and sustain farms despite forces impacting the food and agricultural system, including COVID-19, changing markets, and severe…
Almond Update: Proactively Working to Protect Growers with Pollinator Habitat
…one.” Growers have incorporated various pollinator practices in providing forage, flower resources, and habitats on their farms. Research has found that adding floral strips to a farm benefits native bees…
Tides Turning at Tulare Lake, But Water to Remain for Some Time
…Lake has caused an overwhelming amount of damage to homes, farms, and other property. Estimates put agricultural losses around $140 million thus far. Approximately 90,000 acres of farmland in Kings…
‘Dangerous’ Water Rights Legislation Continues Moving Forward
…you threaten the economic viability of innumerable farms. You threaten the economies of entire regions and some large cities like San Francisco,” Puglia noted. “To the point that those parties…