…species from extinction.” California Farm Bureau Federation President Jamie Johansson stated when testifying to the committee on behalf of the American Farm Bureau Federation. “For this to happen, we must…
Water Works: Water Year 2018 Well Below Average
In today’s Water Works, brought to you by AquiMax, as the new water year begins the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) has released the annual water year recap titled…
Registration Now Open for 2019 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show
…Best of Beef Breakfast. NCBA President and California cattleman Kevin Kester says the convention is the highlight of the year for many of the people who attend. “Combining the education,…
New NAFTA Faces Long Road Before Implementation
…House of Representatives switches leadership to Democrats, the chamber may be inclined to vote against the Trump win in 2019, when the agreement will likely be before Congress. House Minority…
Celebrating National Apple Month
…York is the second-largest apple producing state in the country. Only Washington State produces more apples than the Empire State. Perennially, Michigan ranks third; Pennsylvania and California round out the…
The California Kitchen: Autumn Strawberry Mousse
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Autumn Strawberry Mousse with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 2 Egg Whites .5 C Sugar…
Groups Respond to New US-Mexico-Canada Agreement
CFBF: Farm Bureau Welcomes U.S.-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement The newly revised North American Free Trade Agreement, renamed the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, promises to ease export of California-grown farm products, according to the…
Bipartisan Support for Biodiesel Tax Incentive Extension
…states all the way from California to Connecticut, and they asked for a resolution in the coming weeks from House leadership. The biodiesel tax incentive was retroactively renewed for 2017…
California Sets the Bar for Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
California led the nation in the amount of funding received through the 2018 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP). Of the more than $72 million that the U.S. Department of…
Recognizing the Size and Scope of the Forage Industry
California’s robust specialty crop industry can cast a sizable shadow that can cause the forage industry to often be overlooked. Alfalfa and forage production is not generally recognized for the…
Water Works: Diverse Support of Proposition 3 Water Bond
…the American River Conservancy and the National Wildlife Federation. Several agricultural groups such as California Farm Bureau Federation, American Pistachio Growers, the California Rice Commission and California Citrus Mutual have…
Almond Update: ‘Growing Good’ Connects Public to Industry
There’s a new resource to help everyone better connect with the almond industry. The Almond Board of California has created the Growing Good website that combines both their consumer and…
Farm Bureau Calls for Evaluation of Endangered Species Protection
Image courtesy American Farm Bureau Federation California Farm Bureau Federation President Jamie Johansson urged Congress to improve the current culture of conflict that exemplifies current Endangered Species Act regulations. Testifying…
The California Kitchen: Ratatouille Pasta
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Ratatouille Pasta with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1 C Flour 1 Pinch Salt 1…