…says the states failed to show how the law would affect the states themselves rather than individual farmers. An Associated Press report says California voters approved a ballot measure back…
Agri View: Cyber Crime
…were used to steal harvested crops in more than one state. Nuts in California, hay in Oklahoma, citrus in Florida. Hackers are after more than harvested crops. Personal information is…
CAWG Elects New Board Members
…public policies, research and education programs, and sustainable farming practices to enhance the business of growing California winegrapes. The organization represents the growers of more than 50 percent of the…
First Organic Grower to be President of Santa Cruz County Farm Bureau
First Organic Grower to be President of Santa Cruz County Farm Bureau For the first time in its 99-year history, the Santa Cruz County Farm Bureau has elected a certified…
More Than 100 Million Dead Trees in California
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that the U.S. Forest Service has identified an additional 36 million dead trees across California since its last aerial survey in May 2016….
Farm City Newsday Podcast for November 18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill. To listen or subscribe [display_podcast] Subscribe in a reader…
Lone Star Ranch Named 2016 California Leopold Conservation Award® Recipient
…BUREAU FEDERATION The California Farm Bureau Federation works to protect family farms and ranches on behalf of over 53,000 members statewide and as part of a nationwide network of more…
Mexico Loaded Up on Corn Ahead of U.S. Election
Pro Farmer reports that Mexico purchased 709,200 metric tons of U.S. corn the week prior to the U.S. elections, which was three times the average volume for the preceding month….
Ousted Kansas Representative Wants Top USDA Post
…and lost his reelection bid in one of the largest agriculture-focused districts in the nation. Kansas farm groups endorsed his challenger, Roger Miller, who now takes Huelskamp’s seat in the…
Conaway Open to Farm Bill Split
…opposed by many farm and anti-hunger groups. Before the election, Farm Bill talks were expected to start sometime in early 2017. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
The California Kitchen: Cranberry Sauce
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing cranberry sauce with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1 Lb Cranberries 1 Qt Orange Juice…
Rural Mainstreet Index Still Weak for November
…some farmers’ cash flow on the positive side.” Farming and ranching: The farmland and ranchland-price index for November climbed to a frail 30.8 from October’s 25.0. This is the 36th…
Dairy Digester Dedicated
…to produce approximately 800 kilowatts of renewable electricity annually, enough to power 600 homes. Additional digester projects are in various stages of development in California. For more information on those…
Back to the Future? H-2A Program Growth
…2000, it was almost 25 percent in California. Now it’s less than 2 percent,” Martin said. “So the new people coming into the farm work force are H-2A guest workers.”…