…and is no longer receptive.” After the recent cold front that swept through California, daytime temperatures for much of the state are expected to hit the upper 60’s this week. …
CBB Announces New Officers at 2020 Cattle Industry Convention
(CBB) — Cattle producers Jared Brackett, Hugh Sanburg and Norman Voyles, Jr. are the new leaders of the Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion & Research Board (CBB). This officer team is responsible…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 02-07-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the conflict between SGMA and California water rules. Get…
Conflict Between SGMA and California Water Rules
Some of the California water regulations may be at odds with some of the provisions of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA). The guidelines established under the Waters of the…
Farm Bureau Roadshow Highlights Value of Industry Unity
President of the California Farm Bureau Federation (CFBF) Jamie Johansson highlighted the value that Farm Bureau provides for the industry at the Farm Bureau Roadshow that was recently held at…
Details of Risk Management Programs for Hemp Producers Announced
…producers in certain counties in Alabama, California, Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia and…
Strong Demand, Leverage Shift Adds Optimism for Year Ahead
…year ahead as consumers at home and abroad support industry profitability. That was the message delivered during the popular CattleFax outlook session, held as part of the 2020 Cattle Industry…
USMCA to Bring Benefits to U.S. Textile Industry
…added,” said Vice President of Washington Operations for the National Cotton Council, Reece Langley. “National Cotton Council is very appreciative of the work that this administration has done to update…
Almond Update: Bee Friendly Farming Teaming Up With CASP
The California Almond Sustainability Program (CASP) will strengthen its honey bee health practices by furthering its relationship with the Pollinator Partnership. Bee Friendly Farming is a certification the partnership has…
Citrus Growers Weathering Freezing Temperatures
A cold front recently moved into California this week, creating some concern among the citrus industry as many areas experienced freezing temperatures. The citrus industry has been fortunate up to…
Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner. New Ads Address Myths About Beef
…addressing myths that may affect consumer decisions to choose beef,” said Laurie Munns, a cattle rancher from Hansel Valley, Utah and federation division chairman, at the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association…
NCBA Unveils Top Policy Priorities For 2020
(NCBA) — The Executive Committee of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) approved the organization’s top 2020 Policy Priorities. Approval came at the annual Cattle Industry Convention in San Antonio,…
More than 1,000 Attend Cattlemen’s College
…Antonio, Texas Feb. 4-5. Held in conjunction with the Cattle Industry Convention & NCBA Trade Show Feb. 5-7, Cattlemen’s College is one of the cattle industry’s most in-depth and helpful…
Questions Remain as AB-5 Implementation Takes Shape
…you handle that?” said Bryan Little, Director of Employment Policy for the California Farm Bureau Federation and COO for the Farm Employers Labor Service. “Some things are going to be…