Farmers Discuss Issues at State Capitol

Taylor HillmanGeneral

Colusa County rice farmer Chris Torres, left, and Lake County Farm Bureau Executive Director Brenna Sullivan discuss issues important to California agriculture with Assemblymember Bill Dodd, D-Napa, right, during a…

Agri View: Bee Gone

DanAgri View, General

…these last couple winters with far fewer bees, less pollination occurred during the early spring at the Southern California almond orchards. Moreover, because of poor management in agricultural farmingover many…

Filing USDA Agency Appeal an Easy Process

Taylor HillmanGeneral

…of other parts of USDA. Its sole mission is to provide fair and timely hearings and appeals to USDA program participants. Any person who receives an adverse program decision from…

National Artichoke Hearts Day

DanThis Land of Ours, Vegetables

…Calendar.com National Artichoke Hearts Day March 16th is National Artichoke Hearts Day. According to the California Artichoke Advisory Board, artichokes are a good source of antioxidants, vitamin C, folate and…

Growing Organics? FSA Can Help

Taylor HillmanIndustry News Release

…cover the production and handling of certified organic products from farm to market. For farmers and ranchers growing organics, the USDA Farm Service Agency offers several programs that can help….