…looking forward to building its second digester project in Tulare County. “By committing to the entire process it takes to build a digester–writing grants as well as building, operating and…
Proposal To Strengthen Western Water Bill for San Joaquin Valley
Today, Representative Costa offered three amendments before the Rules Committee, in a continued effort to improve H.R. 2898, the Western Water and American Food Security Act of 2015, of which…
Stallman Announces Departure in January
…thrived under Stallman’s presidency. Farm Bureau membership nationwide has grown by more than 1 million member families. Programming has grown to include more efforts to build rural communities and economies…
GMO Labeling Bill Moves Forward
A House committee has passed the GMO (genetically modified) Labeling Bill H.R. 1599, the Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act of 2015. The bill could move to the House floor…
President Obama’s Designation of Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument
…grazing lands, and habitat for important plant, fish and wildlife species.” “Today’s action honors more than a decade of work by the local community to protect this beautiful landscape,” said…
United States and Switzerland Streamline Organic Trade
…Switzerland, in one of the fastest-growing segments of the agriculture economy. The opportunities provided by the arrangement will build on this trend and yield important benefits for producers and consumers…
American Farm Bureau, Agriculture and Industry Groups Ask Court to Ditch EPA’s Unlawful Water Rule
…are the American Petroleum Institute, American Road and Transportation Builders, Leading Builders of America, National Alliance of Forest Owners, National Association of Home Builders, National Association of Manufacturers, National Cattlemen’s…
Polluted Rivers, Lakes and Coastal Waters Need Cleanup and Restoration Plans
…to protect and restore California’s damaged waters.” The federal Clean Water Act requires states to monitor and assess their rivers, lakes and coastal waters and submit a list of impaired…
Agricultural Land to be Discussed at Upcoming Ca. State Board of Food and Agriculture Meeting
…to develop the governance structure and plans that will be the best fit for their communities.” The Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) was passed by the California Legislature and ratified…
Obama Administration Assists Communities in Building Local Food Systems to Foster Economic Growth
Today, the Obama Administration invited communities to participate in Local Foods, Local Places, a federal initiative providing direct technical support to build strong local food systems as part of a…
U.S. Wheat Growers See TPA as First Step to Increased Export Opportunity
Today marks the end of a successful bipartisan effort and the beginning of better prospects for agricultural trade as President Obama signs Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) into law. “With reauthorization…
NCBA CEO Forrest Roberts Announces Resignation
…has increased significantly, NCBA is in a solid financial position, convention attendance is at record levels and the NCBA-managed programs to build consumer demand for beef as a contractor to…
House Water Bill Introduction Praised
…action to provide tangible benefits to all of California. We look forward to helping to resolve remaining issues and getting final action in both houses of Congress.” Dan Vink, South…
Almond Board of California Announce $2.5 M Towards Water Efficiency, Bee and Farming Research
…allowed farmers to reduce the amount of water they use per pound of almonds by 33 percent(2). It has also helped develop orchard practices that better promote healthy environments for…