…(USDA) improve and increase access to its programs and services for America’s farmers, ranchers, and forest managers. The survey gathers feedback on programs and services available through USDA’s Farm Service…
Producer Perspective Sought in USDA Survey
…on programs and services available through USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA), Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and Risk Management Agency (RMA). The survey is available online at farmers.gov/survey, and producers…
NRCS Seeks Data on Equipment Replacements Made Possible Through EQIP
…to a Local District Conservationist. Since 2008, NRCS has invested approximately $200 million in efforts to replace older on-farm equipment. A secondary benefit of the runtime data collection is that…
Webinar Explaining Details of AB 2188 Being Hosted Tomorrow
Recently signed legislation has made changes to how employers can conduct various types of drug testing. The Farm Employers Labor Service (FELS) is hosting a free webinar titled “How Do…
Week in Review: $119 Million in Incentives Accepted & Alternative Shipping Successes
An additional $118.8 million in FARMER funding has been accepted and appropriated by the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District. A joint venture among agricultural industry groups and transportation…
Fresno County Agriculture Hits $8 Billion Milestone
…which was a big deal for us,” said Fresno County Farm Bureau CEO, Ryan Jacobsen. The 2021 Fresno County Crop and Livestock Report shows that the total gross production value…
Almond Update: Grower Breakfast to Highlight Topics to Increase ROI
…Deboer with Yara and he’s going to go into a brief market update and talk about how growers can best be efficient with their nutrient management on-farm and how they…
Deadline Nearing to Apply for $63 Million in Conservation Funding Assistance
…funding that is available. The conservation funding assistance available through EQIP includes $20 million to help farmers replace on-farm engines through the National Air Quality Initiative. Additionally, $5 million is…
State and Federal Officials Learn About Agricultural Concerns in Monterey County
Agricultural concerns were the topic of discussion at a recent event hosted by the Monterey County Farm Bureau. Approximately 50 industry members had the opportunity to share ideas and concerns…
VofV: Stout CEO Brent Shedd Explores Artificial Intelligence in Ag
…not encumbered by historical process, and it uses data to focus on output from the farm. The podcast hosts and Brent also delve into what farmers focus on – that…
Farm Bureau Informational Webinars Today and Tomorrow
Farm employers are being invited to learn more about the impact of new legislation in a couple of free webinars. The Card Check and Ag Employers: What Does AB 2183…
California Agriculture Represented in East Africa Trade Mission
More than two-dozen agribusinesses and farm organizations will be participating in an upcoming East Africa trade mission. The trip will take place from October 31 through November 4. California agribusinesses…
New Zealand Plans to Tax Cow Methane
…gases and biogenic methane, which it says come from cow and sheep burps. Farmers drove tractors and carried signs protesting the proposed plan. Farm groups wonder how the proposal accounts…
Farm Groups Thankful for ‘Generational’ Debt Relief Assistance
…than 13,000 borrowers have already benefited from assistance provided through IRA. Farm Credit Council operates as a lender to farmers and ranchers across the country. President and CEO Todd Van…