…like the National FFA Organization, that encourage “smart and sustainable farming practices” in an effort to “make sure we continue to have enough food to feed our country’s growing population.”…
Providing Perspective on the Annual Dirty Dozen List
…that is performed is not designed to provide specifics about residue levels or provide the significance of that type of exposure. “For 23 years the Environmental Working Group has been…
Farm bill discussions will affect all Californians
…state struggle to hire enough people to harvest crops, CFBF will seek increased research into technology to mechanize farming tasks. Johansson “Agricultural innovation benefits not only farmers and their employees,…
Agri View: Honeybee Update
…crops depend on bees to pollinate those crops. You have to remember now. The bees need the crops just as much as the crops need the bees. It is an…
Nat DiBuduo Retiring After Decades of Leading AGG
…years, representing over 500 members statewide. “Serving California winegrape growers since 2000 has been the pinnacle of my career,” said DiBuduo in a statement announcing his retirement. “My previous roles…
Tips for Planting a Butterfly Garden
…Other popular flowers include milkweed, the favorite of monarchs, purple and yellow coneflowers, lilies, asters, and daisies. Butterflies also like aromatically useful plants like lavender and bee balm. I’m Cathy…
Almond Matters: Springtime Mite Monitoring Heats Up with Temperatures
…every few days. Adequate monitoring will be key when making a timely miticide application, especially when working with a large farming operation. “Those populations can start to build rapidly, so…
U.S. Dairy Export Council Seeks Market Growth in China
…to opportunities that benefit both China and the United States. The partnership aims to encourage the development of China-friendly product formulations that incorporate U.S. dairy products and provide research with…
Farmers for America – a Movie About the Present and the Future
…– their connection to the land and love of community. It also addresses the challenges of farming and the stark reality of how dependent small towns across the rural landscape…
Almond Matters: Celebrating Women in Agriculture
…rise of women in leadership roles within companies, or within their own family farm.” Holtermann grew up farming almonds with her father and uncle while also participating in several agricultural…
Trade Coalition Launches Effort Against U.S. Tariffs
…for the project, Casey Guernsey, says the effort will help farmers and ranchers “communicate with one voice” to the Trump administration that “rural and farming communities must be heard.” The…
McConnell Introduces Hemp legislation
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell this week announced legislation he intends to introduce in the Senate to support hemp farmers. The Hemp Farming Act of 2018 will legalize hemp as…
USDA Announces $8.4 Million to Support Veterans and Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers
…and direct assistance to Hmong farmers in central California who face barriers to successful farming due to poverty and cultural and linguistic isolation. A Florida State University project reached veterans…
NRCS, Partners Seek to Assist Bi-State Sage-Grouse Area Ranchers with Conservation through Partnership Project
…environmental regulations. A total of $765,000 has been made available for EQIP throughout the Bi-state Nevada/California region over a three- five year period. This is the first of several sign…