…2002 to 125,000. At the same time, the number of small farms counted in the 2007 Census of Agriculture represented 91 percent of all farms. Overall small farms increased 1…
USDA Announces Speakers for Ag Forum
…demand and food price outlooks. USDA has hosted the Agricultural Outlook Forum since 1923 to provide farmers and ranchers, government, and agribusinesses with sound information for decision-making. Attendees are expected…
Siskiyou Co. Farm Bureau Wins Lawsuit
…permits from farmers who were diverting portions of stream flows for irrigation. It was filed on behalf of farm bureau members who irrigate two rivers in that area, the Shasta…
Awaiting Answers on Farm Bill
The agriculture industry is awaiting more information on just what the farm bill extension means for specific programs and commodities. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
CA Farm Bureau Scholarships Available
…now apply for the 2013 California Farm Bureau Scholarship Foundation scholarships. Applications are open to students who are Farm Bureau collegiate members in California. The scholarships are given based on…
IDFA Responds to Farm Bill Extension
The International Dairy Food Association is in sharp contrast to The National Milk Producers Federation in response to the passage of a Farm Bill extension. Click to Open or Download…
Scholarships Available for High School Seniors
…of recommendation; one copy of their high school transcripts; ACT or SAT scores and be graduating from high school during the 2012-2013 school year. Applications are available online. Click here….
NFCF Statement on Farm Bill Extension
More statements are coming out about the Farm Bill extension. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to Open or Download Audio Report The National Council of Farmer Cooperatives released a statement…
Ag Groups Respond to Farm Bill Extension
Some ag groups are lashing out about the farm bill extension passed earlier this week by congress. That extension could have a negative effect on some California farmers. Sabrina Hill…
Trying To Predict the Future of Ag
…farm economy hung in there. In fact, Agriculture Food Price Analyst Ricky Volpe says the December consumer price figures should show only a slight inflation. Food shoppers may not be…
California Counties Named Disaster Areas
…counties are now eligible for low interest emergency loans from USDA’s Farm Service Agency. Interested farmers can contact their local USDA Service Centers for more information on eligibility requirements and…
Dairy Leaders Worry About Prices
Dairy leaders around the nation say consumers should be concerned about the fate of the farm bill. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to Open or Download Audio Report Without the…
What if the Farm Bill Doesn’t Pass?
Experts are speculating on what might happen if something isn’t done about a farm bill..and most of the scenarios are not pleasant. Gary Crawford reports. Click to Open or Download…
New Leadership Team for Ag Committee
…such commodities, aquaculture, animal welfare and grazing, rural development, farm security and family farming matters, and agricultural credit. (Note: A final committee membership list will be released when available.) Agriculture…