…and agricultural interests. While often the two groups are on opposing sides of a particular issue, both are working toward a sustainable future. Ross noted that the framework for variable…
Objections to the Split-Roll Property Tax Measure
…array of industries if it were to pass. “Although its backers claim agricultural land would not be affected, the initiative would trigger annual tax reassessments at market value for agricultural…
Ag Groups Excited about New Sustainable Farming Coalition
…excitement for the new alliance including, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Vice President of Government Affairs Ethan Lane who said, “Twenty-one agricultural groups are now standing side-by-side in unity to correct…
Voices Of The Valley Podcast: Educating for the Future with AgTech Ed
This episode of the Voices of the Valley podcast is made possible by HarvestPort, an innovation hub and marketplace for better agricultural products, practices, and ideas. Find out more at…
Optimistic Dairy Forecast for Year Ahead
…Dairy Analyst with Rabo AgriFinance, Ben Laine described a positive outlook for the dairy industry in the year ahead. “Right now, we’re in a situation where things are starting to…
President Trump Signs New Water Delivery Rules: ‘You’ll Be Able to Farm Your Land’
…water delivery rules, President Trump reiterated the promise that he made to farmers during his campaign in 2016, to address the critical issues for the agricultural industry with water being…
Safe to Use as Directed: Understanding Glyphosate Myths
…an essential material in agricultural systems around the world. The efficacy of the material in combatting weeds in various types of crops has helped to revolutionize farming in some parts…
California Agriculture Absent from State of the State
…in earnings and 1.5 million jobs in 2018, the agricultural industry was left out as Newsom touted the strength of the California economy. “We remain the fifth largest economy in…
New Test Identifies Poisonous Mushrooms
…of the mushroom poisons in minutes has been developed by Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists and their colleagues. Eating toxic mushrooms causes more than 100 deaths a year, globally, and…
USDA Selects 30 Future Agricultural Leaders
Thirty college students will attend the USDA’s 2020 Ag Outlook Forum as participants in the USDA Future Leaders of Agriculture Program. Since 2007, USDA has provided opportunities for undergrad and…
Deadline for Conservation Reserve Program General Signup is Feb. 28
Blue Vane trap in Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) field Credit: Mark Vandever. Public domain. (USDA/FSA) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reminds agricultural producers interested in the Conservation Reserve…
2020 World Ag Expo Opens with AFBF President Zippy Duvall
…as populations continue to grow and food supplies will need to grow with them. The day prior Duvall was able to tour several agricultural operations in Fresno County, marking the…
The Western View: CDFA: Helping Ag Grow
…Len Wilcox Len Wilcox is a retired scientist who also ran a newspaper and has written for agricultural publications since the 1980s. He was a regular contributor to California Farmer…
Learn About Labor Issues, Regulation, and Technology at ACTIVATE20
ACTIVATE20, the AgSafe Annual Conference is coming up March 10-12 in Modesto. The event will highlight some of the major concerns that agricultural operations are navigating, with presentations touching on…