…Farm Bill contains permanent livestock disaster programs including the Livestock Forage Disaster Program which will help producers in California and other areas recover from the drought. At President Obama’s direction,…
USDA Forecasting Big Drop in Overall 2014 Farm Income
It’s probably no surprise that Agriculture Department analysts are forecasting lower overall farm income this year. Gary Crawford has this report….
Almond Board: Growers and PCA’s Thinking About Bloom Sprays
Franz Niederholzer Ph.D. In today’s almond report, UC Farm Advisor Franz J.A. Niederholzer Ph.D. discusses almond bloom sprays. Click to open or download report….
CDFA, USDA Sessions on Drought Resources
…will provide information on a variety of state and federal government programs designed to assist farmers with water conservation, crop insurance, and other on-farm management tools. Information on farmworker assistance…
“Voices from the Land” Conservation in American Agriculture Briefing Highlights Environmental Award Winners
…dairy in Marin County, Calif. I had a chance to meet with the Giacomini family during my tour of several California farms last month. Jill explained that conservation improves the…
AgNeTVideo: CFBF President Paul Wenger Discusses Hot Topics at World Ag Expo
California Farm Bureau President Paul Wenger discusses some hot topics while visiting the World Ag Expo in Tulare….
Farm Bill Sign of Things to Come
Gary Crawford tells what this Farm Bill does. Hear Gary’s report here….
Emergency Conservation Program Available
Val Dolcini, State Executive Director for the USDA Farm Service Agency announced Emergency Conservation Program availability for multiple counties in California. Sabrina Hill has all of the details of the…
Farm Bill now Farm Law
USDA’s Gary Crawford gives us some of the details. Listen to his report here….
Costa Introduces Drought Relief Legislation
From the Office of Congressman Jim Costa Washington, DC — Rep. Jim Costa introduced emergency legislation that will help maximize available resources and assist farmers and communities during this historically…
California Farm Bureau Supports Senate Bill to Address Water Crisis
…to benefit our people and our environment,” he said. The California Farm Bureau Federation works to protect family farms and ranches on behalf of nearly 78,000 members statewide and as…
Monteiro Lakeside Dairy – Innovation in Progress
…to show us around and answer our questions so we could share their story with other farmers in the region. Thanks guys, it was a great day on the farm!…
Aquaponics Curriculum Teaches New Fish Farming Techniques to Ag Students
…more than farmed salmon. Farmed salmon is a consistent, year-round, good-tasting product that fills a huge void.” Some of the large fish farms built out on the oceans have been…
Lucas: Agricultural Act of 2014 Marks a New Era for Farm & Food Policy
…we have a new farm bill in place to provide certainty for the next five years to America’s farmers, ranchers, and consumers, and I appreciate the efforts of everyone who…