This week’s debate about what to do with the drought stricken corn crop continues. Animal agriculture interests want EPA to waive the mandate for corn ethanol production, while ethanol interests…
AgNet West Radio Network Covers California; Announces Sales Representative
…from farmers, industry leaders and radio stations alike,” stated Cooper. “We’re especially pleased to welcome the Farmakis team aboard. They bring depth and knowledge in the advertising community and over…
Experts to Speak at Upcoming Field Days
Top agricultural advisors and specialists in the state’s cotton, alfalfa and almond industries will discuss current issues affecting these crops and offer valuable pest management and production tips to San…
Senate Votes on Farm Bill
The U.S. Senate voted on the Farm Bill (S. 3240 -Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012 ) this afternoon. To see the vote CLICK HERE….
FAACT Leadership Development Program
Fresno County Farm Bureau’s Leadership Development Program is accepting applications to be part of the 2012-2013 Future Advocates for Agriculture Concerned about Tomorrow (FAACT) Class X. The deadline to apply…
2012 Farm Bill Loses Steam in Senate
Movement on the farm bill in the Senate slowed to a crawl Thursday, with most of the action taking place behind the scenes. USDA’s Gary Crawford gives this report with…
2012 Farm Bill: Farmers Pursue Air Quality Pgm
…Farmers League urged the U.S. Senate on June 1 to retain a successful air quality program in new federal farm legislation. The program, which is not included in the version…
USDA Provides Funding
…million, is provided by Section 10201 of the 2008 Farm Bill. “We are committed to partnering with our stakeholders to achieve our mutual goals of identifying and mitigating threats to…
High Profile Ag Labor Bills Pass Committee
…passed out of the Assembly Appropriations Committee and are expected to be taken up on the Assembly floor for a vote. Assembly Bill 2346, sponsored by the United Farm Workers,…