…proportion of beginning farms is more than one-third of the total farms. As of 2017, there were about 340,000 farms—with almost 900,000 operators—on which all operators were beginning farmers with…
California Represented in Netherlands Trade Mission
…will be joined by a diverse delegation. More than 50 agribusiness, trade association, and state government representatives will be participating in the Netherlands trade mission. Among them are several California-based…
NRCS Invests to Assist Producers Transitioning to Organic Production
…options are available for underserved producers including socially disadvantaged, beginning, veteran, and limited resource farmers and ranchers. How to Apply Eligible producers include farmers, ranchers, forest landowners, and other…
Ford Keeping AM Radios in Commercial Vehicles
…the Year by the National Association of Farm Broadcasting and serves as a Council Member on the World Agriculture Forum. Sabrina is a native of California’s agriculture-rich Central Valley and…
March Storm Damage Continues to be Assessed in Monterey County
Monterey County officials are continuing efforts to assess March storm damage. At the most recent meeting of the California State Board of Food and Agriculture, Monterey County Agricultural Commissioner Juan…
Farmers and Ranchers Receive $12 Million for Conservation on Grazing Lands
…California project is being spearheaded by the California Rangeland Conservation Coalition. The project will help with the development of strategies for providing assistance on ecologically and economically beneficial grazing strategies….
AgNet Weekly: ASTA Farm Bill Recommendations
…2024 Farm Broadcaster of the Year by the National Association of Farm Broadcasting and serves as a Council Member on the World Agriculture Forum. Sabrina is a native of California’s…
Week in Review: Water Allocations Double & Port Labor Dispute Heating Up
The fourth snow survey conducted by the California Department of Water Resources demonstrated a record-breaking snowpack. Disease pressures in vineyards are likely to be higher this year due to environmental…
Growers Encouraged to Prepare for Updated ESA Workplan Impacts
…published an updated ESA workplan back in November. The document includes several mitigation measures aimed at minimizing risk to endangered species. Notable changes are likely to come to certain farming…
Disappointment in Biden Veto of WOTUS Resolution
…the road.” Agricultural groups such as the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) disagree with that assessment. “The President’s decision to disregard the bipartisan will of Congress also causes farmers, ranchers…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 04-07-23
…massive flooding sits in Tulare orchards, and the cotton industry’s top priorities for the next Farm Bill. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more….
Reforms to Federal Milk Pricing Sought by Industry Groups
…the petitions. The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) has sent a letter to Agriculture Tom Vilsack encouraging the rejection of the IDFA and WCMA petitions. AFBF points out “grave concerns”…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 04-06-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers California’s state of drought, U.C. Davis leading the world rankings in Veterinary science…
Almond Update: Indian Market Remains Strong for California Almonds
…the market or anything that could disrupt the ability of California to keep shipping to the market.” As part of helping build demand for California almonds, ABC participated in the…