…is “actively engaged” in a farming operation and eligible to participate in farm programs. He urged the subcommittee “to work closely with USDA to ensure any changes to ‘actively engaged’…
Farming Simulator
…us all about the very latest for the popular video game that lets you do the farming. Farming Simulator From: Farming Simulator website: Farming Simulator 15 invites you into the…
Almond Industry Effort for Innovation and Sustainability
…will lead California farming into the 22nd century. Almond Board of California will lead a comprehensive exploration of almond farming techniques, bringing an exploratory mindset to consider all options as…
Agri View: Bee Decline
The Honeybee problem still goes on. Everett Griner gives us a little history on the issues with bees in today’s Agri View. For nine years scientists have struggled to find…
Climate Smart Ag Delegation Lands in the Netherlands
…in the farming sector. Our last visits included a discussion with a regional water board and a tour of JUB Holland, a 105 year old flower producer with innovative practices…
Almond Board: Almond Conference Next Week
…Rootstock Evaluations and Breeding • Irrigation and Water Management • Water and Air Quality • Pollination and Honey Bee Health • Life Cycle Assessment • Almond Quality and Food Safety…
USDA Announces 2016 Agricultural Outlook Forum
…emerging for U.S. agricultural products. USDA continues to seek out new and innovative ways to expand opportunity and provide support for America’s farming families, and that mission will form the…
Agri View: The Weathervane
…today. Farmers now turn to the television, radio, cell phone or the computer. Everett Griner talks about a piece of farming history being replaced in today’s Agri View. The Weathervane…
Agri View: Plastic Farming
…bigger and better crops, save money on fertilizer and pesticides? It is also creating a huge environmental problem. Everett Griner talks about farm plastic in today’s Agri View. Plastic Farming…
Including Small Water Agencies in Management
…medium-priority basins, and participation of mutual water companies in a groundwater sustainability agency. This easy to read version of the legislation has a user-friendly table of contents and section headings….
Forming Local Water Management Proving Difficult
…medium-priority basins, and participation of mutual water companies in a groundwater sustainability agency. This easy to read version of the legislation has a user-friendly table of contents and section headings….
Women Farm Bureau Boot Camp
…is helping its members take their messages of farming to the public. Recent industry studies show women are the most trusted voice when it comes to ag. Maybe it’s because…
USDA Announces $350 Million Available to Help Landowners
…the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP), created by the 2014 Farm Bill to protect critical water resources and wildlife habitat, and encourage private owners to maintain land for farming and…
Almond Board: Water Issues and Yield
…the upcoming Almond Conference. Topics at the conference include many facets of water – including irrigation, groundwater, regulations and more. There are also sessions on food safety, pesticides, bee health…