In today’s Almond Update, we are taking on the topic of post bloom disease management. Brent A. Holtz, San Joaquin County Director and Farm Advisor, UC Coop Extension, says rain…
New Ag Zone Brings Farm Awareness to Ball Park
The new Agriculture Zone at Chukchansi Park will feature a farmers market, big red barn, 16′ tall bat and 8′ ball. New Ag Zone Brings Farm Awareness to Ball Park…
Grizzlies Accepting Applications for Scholarships
The Fresno Grizzlies and the Gar and Esther Tootelian Charitable Foundation Farm Grown Scholarship is an opportunity for high school seniors continuing their education in agriculture. To see if you…
Leaders Conference Crucial for Policy Change
Over 400 farm bureau leaders from up and down the state attend the California Farm Bureau’s Leaders Conference. California Farm Bureau President Paul Wenger says it is important to hear…
USDA Expanding Support for Small, Mid-Sized Farmers and Ranchers
…million total to BFRDP over the next 5 years. Value-Added Producer Grant Program was modified to allow USDA to better target small and mid-sized family farms, beginning and socially-disadvantaged farmers,…
2014 Crop Prices Key to Farm Bill Program Choices
Carl Zulauf Carl Zulauf, Ohio State University agricultural economist, says whether farmers choose the Farm Bill’s Price Loss Coverage program or the Agricultural Revenue Coverage program may depend on this…
The Very Basics of the New Farm Bill Risk Management Programs
The two new Farm Bill risk management programs are complex, but their concepts are fairly basic. Gary Crawford has the story. The Very Basics of the New Farm Bill Risk…
A Regional Partnership Approach to Conservation
A new Farm Bill program makes it easier for regional entities to develop conservation plans and projects to address specific needs. A Regional Partnership Approach to Conservation…
NRCS Rolling Out Farm Bill Conservation Programs
Some Farm Bill conservation programs are already accepting enrollment, with implementation later this year. Here is Rod Bain has the story. NRCS Rolling Out Farm Bill Conservation Programs…
Farm Bill has More Help for Beginning Farmers
Farm Bill programs will give a needed extra boost for beginning farmers. Gary Crawford has the story. Farm Bill has More Help for Beginning Farmers…
NRCS Farm Bill Programs Streamlined
…Farm Bill will make things easier for all. Weller also discusses streamlining through the Farm Bill that has created a new parent conservation easement program. NRCS Farm Bill Programs Streamlined…
Monsanto Farm Mom of the Year
2014 marks the 5th year of the Americas Farm Mom program sponsored by Monsanto. Monsanto’s Corporate Marketing Communications Director Jessica Simmons says the program is meant to highlight and showcase…
Tulare Co. Farm Bureau Backs Both Proposals
As communities around California continue to struggle with drought conditions, local leaders around the state are showing their support for water initiatives. Tulare Co. Farm Bureau Backs Both Proposals The…
It’s Full Steam Ahead for Farm Bill Implementation
Gary Crawford with the Agriculture Secretary saying his department is going full steam ahead on farm bill implementation. It’s Full Steam Ahead for Farm Bill Implementation…