Manuel Cunha telling Sabrina Hill fiery comments for the state water board President of the Nisei Farmer’s League, Manuel Cunha Jr., speaks with Sabrina Hill about the state’s decision to…
USDA Secretary to Keynote Commodity Classic
…Iowa. The 20th annual Commodity Classic takes place Feb. 26-28, 2015, at the Phoenix Convention Center. Established in 1996, Commodity Classic is America’s largest farmer-led, farmer-focused convention and trade show,…
Western View: Critical Meeting Wednesday – You’re Invited
…say farmers need to be there so our voices are heard by the people who control our water. The State Water Resources Control Board needs to hear from us because…
Western View: Sustainable Agriculture
…put on a single solitary farmer, who is just trying to make a buck so he can feed his family. But break it down and its exactly what every responsible…
Fresno County Farmer Opens New Winery
Kings River Winery owner Bob Bagdasarian gives a tour of his winery. A California farmer follows his dream. Sabrina Hill talks with Bob Bagdasarian about the opening of his Kings…
CA Farmer/Business Owner’s Part in 2015 World Ag Expo
The 2015 World Ag Expo was packed this week in Tulare. Among the many new products displayed this year, there’s also a new media coordinator. Sabrina Hill talks with Mandy…
Agri View: Farming Diversity
Everett Griner talks about really knowing who the farmer is in today’s Agri View. Farming Diversity…
California’s Three Largest Dairy Cooperatives Submit Proposal for California to Join the Federal Milk Marketing Order
…Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. (DFA) and Land O’Lakes, Inc. submitted the proposal this week. Under existing regulations, California dairy farmers operate under statewide milk pricing plans. The majority of…
Water Rights: Farmers Prepare For Possibility of New Curtailments
When it came, the notice was disappointing but not surprising: The State Water Resources Control Board warned farmers, ranchers and other people with water rights to prepare for another round…
Iteris and F4F Agriculture Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Establish Formal Partnership
…for F4F Agriculture. “Iteris’ ClearAg technology provides actionable information that should enhance decision-making for the farmer and his suppliers and advisors. We look forward to working together to provide big…
Farm Radio News/Talk Show Comes to Monterey County
Monterey county farmers have a new radio show designed for those in the ag industry. Farm City Newsday by AgNet West is now airing weekday mornings from 5-6 am on…
USDA Invests $18 Million to Train Beginning Farmers and Ranchers
…sustainability of the next generation of farmers. The grants are available through the Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program (BFRDP) administered by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA),…
Statement by Bob Stallman, President, AFBF Regarding AFBF, et al. v. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, et al.
…Water Act mandates disclosure of information concerning permit issuance. For livestock and poultry farmers without a Clean Water Act permit, the court concluded that so long as the farmer’s personal…
UC Makes Gains in Rebuilding its Extension Service
…for a little more than a month when she got the call from Garcia, who farms in neighboring Solano County. As a new farmer still learning the ropes, Garcia said…