…are a vital link between the farm community and the U.S. Department of Agriculture,” said Vilsack. “I hope that every eligible farmer and rancher will participate in this year’s county…
Crop Progress for June 4
…garlic and other vegetables for farmer’s markets and planted processing tomatoes. In Stanislaus County, growers harvested radishes, onions, garlic, peppers, and other vegetables for farmer’s markets. The early plantings of…
Push for Immigration Reform Continues
…lack of a reliable workforce would do to his business. Sabrina Hill has more. Farmer talks to Joe Biden about immigration Vice President Joe Biden heard from few selected individuals…
Ag Leadership Names Four New Board Members
…farmer who grows peaches, prunes, walnuts and almonds. He is a Class 40 graduate of the Ag Leadership Program. Barbara Boswell has extensive experience in education and fundraising. She has…
Farm Bureau Reaction to Ban of GE Crops in Oregon
…is unhappy with the “farmer vs. farmer” attitude that colored the county votes. He also explains that there was some falsehoods in the campaigns for the ban. He says, first,…
Farmer’s Reply to Rep. Costa on Water
We have been telling you this week about Congressman Jim Costa’s support of Senator Dianne Feinstein’s water bill that recently passed through the senate. Merced County farmer and water official,…
Full Interview with Kole Upton
We have been telling you this week about Congressman Jim Costa’s support of Senator Dianne Feinstein’s water bill that recently passed through the senate. Merced County farmer and water official,…
Peanut Price Highlights
Peanut prices received by farmers for all farmer stock peanuts averaged 23.9 cents per pound for the week ending May 17, up 0.3 cent from the previous week. Marketings of…
Peanut Price Report
…farmer stock peanuts averaged 23.6 cents per pound for the week ending May 10, down 0.8 cent from the previous week. Marketings of all farmer stock peanuts for the week…
Leopold Conservation Award Nominations Now Being Accepted
Do you know a farmer or rancher in California who is committed to land conservation? You can nominate him or her for the Leopold Conservation Award. Each year the award…
California Women for Agriculture Take on Sacramento
…relations, education and legislative advocacy on behalf of agriculture. CWA protects the farmer’s right to farm and the consumer’s right to choose. CWA would also like to remind you that…
USDA Supplemental Revenue Assistance Payments Program Sign-Up Begins
…haying. Producers considered socially disadvantaged, a beginning farmer or rancher, or a limited resource farmer may be eligible for SURE without a policy or plan of insurance or Noninsured Crop…
9 California Counties Make Top 10 List for Ag Sales in the U.S.
…in the United States in 2012, and where, how and by whom they were grown. The data, which is reported at the national, state and county level, will help farmers,…
USDA Announces Additional Support for Small and Midsized Farmers and Ranchers
…USDA tools and resources available to small and mid-sized farmers, including information about today’s announcement, is available on USDA’s Small and Mid-Sized Farmer Resources webpage. Efforts announced by the Secretary…