…water bond passed overwhelmingly by California voters in November 2014. The 2016 summary of accomplishments was prepared by the California Natural Resources Agency, California Environmental Protection Agency, and the California…
California Cherries Hope to Snap Bad Streak
…are the reasons for the unfortunate streak. The California Cherry Board hopes the colder temperatures will make this year a success. The last several seasons have been tough on California…
Efforts in Senate to Curb Antiquities Act Abuses
…Whitehouse.gov In Photos: President Obama Designates 3 National Monuments in California February 17, 2016, by Tanya Somanader, Clay Dumas Summary: President Obama has protected more acres of public lands and…
Farmers Urge Their Peers to Define ‘Sustainability’ for Themselves
…addressing the financial aspect of sustainability. The Dirt on Sustainability “It’s not just about having that extra nickel in our pocket. We’re a business and we need to have a…
Smithfield Cutting Back on Gestation Crates
…nearly completed our group housing transition — a process that we’ve remained dedicated to for nearly a decade,” said Stewart Leeth, vice president of regulatory affairs and chief sustainability officer…
Farm Bureau President to Congress: Slash Regulations, Reform Immigration/Ag Labor
…that a reliable and profitable supply of labor is central to economic sustainability. He called on Congress to pass legislation to assure farm laborers can work without fear of deportation….
Bayer Honors Robert Hutmacher as 2017 Cotton Specialist of the Year
The highly respected Extension Cotton Specialist for the University of California is recognized for his commitment to growers and leadership across the industry Dr. and Mrs. Robert Hutmacher An Extension…
USDA Expands Help to Women and Hispanic Farmers
…Farm Service Agency, Natural Resources Conservation Service and Rural Development programs in California, Missouri, New Mexico and Texas. USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack says: “The Ombudsperson is another avenue for producers…
Still Searching, For an Ag Secretary
…represent the 3rd Congressional District of Indiana. Members of the Trump team this week said the President-elect is searching for the “most qualified” person to run the department. Former California…
New Congress Likely to Address Regulatory Reform
…that we face—the paperwork, expectations, rules, laws, fees, permits, penalties, including criminal penalties—all of that goes under this big umbrella,” said Josh Rolph, California Farm Bureau Federation Federal Policy manager….
Almond Board: Helping Honey Bees
The Almond board is reminding growers of ways they can help the ever-important honey bee population. One way, is to plant forage for the bees, and Project Apis m has…
Agriculture Growing Weary of Ag Secretary Search
…week and was thought to be former Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue, but that gave way to former California Lieutenant Governor Abel Maldonado (Mal-do-nah-do). The Trump transition team Wednesday said Trump…
Crops Benefit from Holiday demand
…said. “Over the last two years alone, our demand on a pound basis is up 15 percent from just two years ago.” California almonds and walnuts are used in many…
License Plate Program Awards Ag Education
…California; ‘LearnAboutAg’ assemblies at elementary schools hosted by California Foundation for Ag in the Classroom; an agricultural leadership program in Monterey County for community leaders and professions; and support for…