…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 now divides her time between…
Voluntary Agreements for Delta Water Established in MOU
…truly comprehensive solution. Our farmers and ranchers need alternatives to flow-centric Bay-Delta policies that still fall short in safeguarding our environment and protecting California’s economy, including the critical contributions of…
Snow Levels and Water Conditions at Comparable Levels to 2013 and 2015
California Department of Water Resources (DWR) personnel have indicated that current snow levels and water conditions are similar to those seen during the height of the last drought. During the…
Origin of Livestock Rule for Organic Dairy Finalized by USDA
…long-awaited by many organic producers. Organizations such as the Organic Farmers Association, California Certified Organic Farmers, and National Organic Coalition had been advocating for change in the rule for years….
Increased Demand for Raisin Varietals in 2021 Winemaking
According to the California Final Grape Crush Report, the total tons crushed of raisin type varieties was up 225 percent from the year prior. Manager of Central Valley Operations for…
Week in Review: Biden’s Budget Proposal & Sites Reservoir Development
President Joe Biden unveiled his budget proposal for the fiscal year 2023 this week, which includes significant investment in various programs and initiatives important to farmers and ranchers. The U.S….
Center for Land-Based Learning Brings Agriculture to Urban Students
…people looking to learn new skills and work within the industry. The FARMS program focuses on exposing students from mostly urban areas of California to various career paths available to…
Additional Payments for Livestock Producers Affected by Drought and Wildfire
…farmers and ranchers, and 75% for all other producers. These payments will be subject to a payment limitation. To qualify for the higher payment percentage, eligible producers must have a…
Organic Production Priorities Outlined During Farm Bill Hearing
…further investment in organic research and cost share opportunities will be critical moving forward. Increasing support for transitioning farmers and ranchers and continuous improvement and modernization as detailed in the…
Rep. LaMalfa: Budget, Hearings on Climate Change “Won’t Put Food on the Table”
…and serves as a Council Member on the World Agriculture Forum. Sabrina is a native of California’s agriculture-rich Central Valley and now divides her time between California and North Dakota….
Almond Update: Comments on Marketing Order Changes Due April 25
Industry members have an opportunity to provide feedback on the proposed amendments to the Administrative Requirements of the Marketing Order Regulations for Almonds Grown in California. The proposed amendments were…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 03-31-22
…crops highlighted during a recent House Ag hearing, protecting California’s farmland with conservation easements and California Ag in the Classroom’s virtual Farm Day to reach more than 15,000 students. Tune…
SCOTUS Agrees to Hear Proposition 12 Challenge
…development. “AFBF is pleased with the Supreme Court’s decision to consider the constitutionality of California’s law imposing arbitrary requirements on farmers well outside its borders,” said AFBF President Zippy Duvall….
Colleges Recruit New Students at 2022 World Ag Expo
Avoiding the hot California sun in the Education Pavilion at the 2022 World Ag Expo, Cal Poly Pomona students promoted their university and programs to students visiting their booth. These…