While livestock production does contribute to emission levels, the fact that California is a global leader in production efficiency and sustainability can sometimes be lost in the conversation about animal…
Indoor Heat Threshold Change and Note Keeping
The new indoor heat standard coming for California recently changed a key requirement. “Originally the standard had spoken to 80 degrees but has since been changed to 82,” AgSafe Assistant…
Planting Christmas Trees for Yearly Harvest
…started planting your own Christmas tree. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Planting Christmas Trees for Yearly Harvest The first step is picking your Christmas tree variety. Step…
Sutter County Recognized for Distinguished Service
…Paul Wenger. The California Farm Bureau Federation works to protect family farms and ranches on behalf of nearly 36,000 members statewide and as part of a nationwide network of nearly…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 12-07-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. About the Author Danielle Leal Facebook Twitter MMJ/Anchor for AgNet West Radio Network. Sponsored Content Parka…
Environmental Group Challenges Shasta Dam Project
One of the water projects that California voters approved is about to get underway. Workers are in the pre-construction phase of raising Shasta Dam up near Redding in Northern California…
Don’t Add to Negative H-2A Program Public Perception
…workers with each other and in the community when they’re not working. Don’t Add to Negative H-2A Program Public Perception About the Author Taylor Hillman Sponsored Content Parka Helps California…
CDFA Updates Website to Assist Farmers and Ranchers Impacted by Wildfires
…agencies offer multiple different programs designed to supplement some of the losses caused by fire damage. “A lot of the immediately available relief funds are coming through USDA Farm Service…
Fresh Produce Has Some Traceability Challenges
With two major E. coli warnings in romaine lettuce in the last year, the industry must now look at improved traceability. Produce Marketing Association’s Chief Science and Technology Officer Dr….
Grow Your Own Christmas Tree
Tis the season. Cathy Isom has a few pointers to help get you get in the holiday spirit by growing your own Christmas tree. That’s coming up on This Land…
Help for Landowners Affected By Mega-Fires
…Zimny urges landowners to contact their local NRCS office and work with staff to determine the best fit for each individual case. Find out more from NRCS. About the Author…
Farm Bureau Honors Former President Wenger for Distinguished Service
…The California Farm Bureau Federation works to protect family farms and ranches on behalf of nearly 36,000 members statewide and as part of a nationwide network of nearly 5.6 million…
U.S. Beef Gains New Market Access in Morocco
…discussed improvements to the administration of Morocco’s wheat tariff-rate quota and other agriculture and SPS issues, and will continue this work through the agriculture and SPS subcommittees under the FTA….
CFBF President Outlines Policy Priorities
…“to continue defending water rights and shaping water policy in 2019.” “The strength of our water policy is the commitment to the idea that to meet California’s water needs, we…