…people, our economy and the planet.” “Farmers and ranchers must continually adapt to changing conditions from weather, markets for their products and regulatory compliance,” said Paul Wenger, President of the…
NFU to Survey on 2014 Farm Bill Policies
With the 2014 Agricultural Act in full effect and a new Farm Bill debate on the horizon, the National Farmers Union (NFU) is conducting a survey of family farmers and…
Food Price Survey
An informal survey conducted by the American Farm Bureau found food prices down one percent from last year. Cathy Isom lets us know what we can expect to spend on…
Agri View: Standards and Grades Facts
…download our labeling fact sheet. Grades and Standards Beef Cotton Dairy Eggs Fish & Seafood Flowers & Plants Fruits Goat Lamb Nuts Organic Pork Poultry Rabbits Specialty Products Tobacco Vegetables…
Agreement to Raise California’s Minimum Wage Announced
…can get things done and help people get ahead,” said Governor Brown. “This plan raises the minimum wage in a careful and responsible way and provides some flexibility if economic…
CA Farmers Achieve More Air Quality Gains
…reductions achieved through conservation helps improve air quality, public health and welfare, and progress towards achieving “attainment” of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) under the Clean Air Act….
Agri View: Pigweed Research
…the female plant produces the seed. The wind carries the pollen from resistant male plants to female plants. In addition, the seed is spread by traditional means, such as harvesting,…
Leftover Easter Eggs
…and hiding them. Also thoroughly wash utensils, counter tops and anything else the eggs will come into contact with. It’s a good idea to use one set of eggs for…
Napa’s New Winery Compliance Rules Preceding Strict Enforcement
…the scope of permitted activities; and (4) consider alternative measures to accommodate marketing activities.” The exact meanings of the stated purposes are difficult to understand right now and the County…
Biofuel Trade Groups, Companies Commend Senators’ Action
Biofuel Trade Groups, Companies Commend Senators’ Action in Calling for Increased RFS RVO Levels in 2017 Grassley On Wednesday, Sens. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) along with 17 other…
California Republicans Call on White House to Act on Drought
…limited the ability of the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation to export water from the Delta to California’s Central Valley and further south. … “In fact, while Delta outflow has been…
Agri View: Inventions and Agriculture
…5 pounds by hand. As a result, the price of cotton cloth plummeted, the cotton plantation culture of the South was established and the use of slave labor in growing…
Collaborative Projects Aim to Aid Salmon
Rather than waiting for government agencies to act on their own, Central Valley landowners and local water agencies are moving ahead with collaborative projects intended to improve conditions for protected…
Sustainable Groundwater Management Planning Grants
…million in grants to help with sustainable groundwater planning. The Proposition 1 Sustainable Groundwater Planning Grant Program provides funding for county projects that will develop groundwater plans consistent with the…