The California Farm Bureau Federation is hosting their 99th annual meeting in Garden Grove beginning Sunday, December 3 and running through Wednesday, December 6. Paul Wenger will be giving his…
Almond Board: Leadership Program Fundraiser for FFA
…Almond Board and California FFA: Five years ago, Almond Board of California (ABC), through the Almond Leadership Program, began raising funds for the California FFA Foundation to help ensure scholarships…
NIFA Funds Food Safety and Nutrition to Promote Safe Food Supply
…million were awarded. They include: AFRI Foundational Program: Improving Food Safety University of California, Davis, California, $495,482 University of California, Davis, California, $499,893 California State University, Northridge, California, $150,000 University…
Secretary Perdue Commends the Resiliency of American Farmers
…conditions. The devastation experienced by many producers highlights the value of farm protection programs. “It is a resilient industry, but they need a safety net and USDA is there,” said…
Perdue Announces National Fluid Milk Processor Promotion Board Appointments
…public. The board was established by the Fluid Milk Promotion Act of 1990 to develop and administer a coordinated program of advertising and promotion to increase the demand for fluid…
Register for New Educational Program for Beginning Farmers
…beginning farmer training programs.” Graduates of the program will qualify for a variety of apprenticeships and other farming opportunities. Those who wish to continue through the incubator program will work…
H-2A Minimum Wage for Guest Workers Likely to Rise in Several States
…minimum wage to the second-highest in the nation. Hawaii is number one at $14.37 per hour. California’s wage is projected to rise almost five percent to $13.18. Idaho and Wyoming…
EPA Maintains RFS Point of Obligation Requirement
…change would significantly increase the complexity of the RFS program, which could negatively impact its effectiveness.” POET CEO Jeff Broin says, “I applaud the President and EPA for standing up…
Agri View: California Winery Losses
Everett Griner talks about losses suffered to the California winery business due to the wildfires in today’s Agri View. Everett lets us know just what we can expect the price…
NIFA-Support for Education, Mentoring, and Technical Assistance Programs to Help New Farmers and Ranchers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announced $17.7 million in available funding to support the delivery of education, mentoring, and technical assistance programs…
GAO: USDA Should Increase Checkoff Program Oversight
…programs. The Hagstrom Report says the AMS should increase its oversight of the 22 national checkoff programs that producers pay fees to for industry research and promotion to expand the…
Almond Board: Thanksgiving Message
For this week’s Almond Update, Almond Board President and CEO Richard Waycott has a Thanksgiving message for growers. Listen to his message: About the Almond Board of California: California’s wholesome,…
USDA Helps Military Veterans Learn Skills for Farming and Ranching Careers
…Collation to develop targeted mentoring programs nationwide for beginning farmers and ranchers that emphasize business practices and marketing opportunities, such as a “veteran-grown” label program. Other NIFA programs also support…
Vibrant Purple Sweet Potatoes are a Healthful Thanksgiving Surprise
…see if sweet potatoes with dusky purple skin and vibrant purple flesh, called purple/purples, can be grown by more farmers in California. The unusual color and health benefits command a…