…emerging for U.S. agricultural products. USDA continues to seek out new and innovative ways to expand opportunity and provide support for America’s farming families, and that mission will form the…
Agri View: The Weathervane
…today. Farmers now turn to the television, radio, cell phone or the computer. Everett Griner talks about a piece of farming history being replaced in today’s Agri View. The Weathervane…
Agri View: Plastic Farming
…bigger and better crops, save money on fertilizer and pesticides? It is also creating a huge environmental problem. Everett Griner talks about farm plastic in today’s Agri View. Plastic Farming…
Women Farm Bureau Boot Camp
…is helping its members take their messages of farming to the public. Recent industry studies show women are the most trusted voice when it comes to ag. Maybe it’s because…
USDA Announces $350 Million Available to Help Landowners
…the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP), created by the 2014 Farm Bill to protect critical water resources and wildlife habitat, and encourage private owners to maintain land for farming and…
NRCS Handbook to Support Conservation on Organic Farms
…Alternative to Pesticides, Oregon Tilth, Virginia Biological Farming Association and Wild Farm Alliance. For more information on NRCS assistance for organic producers and the NRCS Organic Farming Handbook, visit www.nrcs.usda.gov/organic….
AFBF Website for 2016 Presidential Candidates
…key farming and ranching issues. Helping farmers and ranchers become informed and engaged during the upcoming election is vital, and Lyon says a unified voice can prove powerful during the…
Thankful4Ag Campaign Wrapping Up
…at midnight, October 31. The campaign is an effort to teach the public about farming, and also includes a major donation to US food banks. Through midnight, October 31, every…
The Western View : Internet of Things
…communicating to provide a safe and efficient trip. In an internet of things for farming, your weather station would work with your plant and soil sensors to tell not only…
GMO Testing Pilot Project to Ensure Compliance with National Organic Program
…one year. “The members of our advisory committee believe this is an important step for organic farming in California,” said Melody Meyer, a COPAC member who serves as vice president…
USDA/NRCS Video: California Soil Health Partnership
USDA/NRCS Soil Health videos featuring California farmers. The third of this series it titled: Fritz Durst Profile in Soil Health Fritz Durst’s has a holistic approach to farming. But that…
The Jacobsen & Laub Family Provides Largest Family Gift In Fair History – Fresno County Historical Museum
…and provided service to Fresno County from farming in the field to voicing concerns at the Capitol and supporting The Big Fresno Fair for more than seven decades,” said Debbie…
USDA/NRCS Video: California Soil Health Partnership
USDA/NRCS Soil Health videos featuring California farmers. The second of this series it titled: Scott Park Profile in Soil Health Scott Park of Park Farming in Meridian, California, says about…
Santa Cruz County Farm Bureau to Receive “County of the Year” Honor
…for Farm Bureau members throughout the state to discuss mutual issues that affect farming. It is also an opportunity to meet, make new friends while preparing our organization for the…