…all the winning elements needed to succeed in the agtech arena and help farmers tackle ongoing labor issues—a strong management team, an innovative technology and a keen focus on the…
Assembly Bill Looks to Address Wild Pig Problem
…costly to California’s farmers and ranchers. According to the Assembly Water, Parks and Wildlife Committee, the non-native pigs are causing approximately $2 million in commercial ag damage every year. That…
USDA Assisting Cotton Growers with Safety Net Changes
The Department of Agriculture is helping cotton farmers prepare for new safety net coverage. The Farm Service Agency is sending acreage history and yield reports to agricultural producers with generic…
Perdue: Trump Will Protect Farmers
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue says President Donald Trump will protect U.S. farmers from trade retaliations. In a USA Today editorial, Perdue says if China does not soon mend its ways,…
California Dairy Digester Project Recognized as Groundbreaker of the Year
…throughout California that are employing the use of solar energy panels. Many of the solar projects on California dairy farms are large enough to offset the emissions of 297 passenger…
NPPC Wants Regulations Reined In Further
…tape and unfunded mandates from Washington. Those were key points in National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) testimony at a congressional hearing on impacts of regulations on small businesses and farmers….
China Says Washington Trade Actions Will Hurt American Workers
A Reuters report says China accused the Trump Administration of being capricious in its handling of trade issues. Chinese government officials warned U.S. workers and farmers that they’ll be hurt…
Senate Farm Bill Setting Up for Debate
…Senate Farm Bill. Under the bill, the dairy industry would see an additional $200 million in support over a decade. Row crop farmers participating in the Agricultural Risk Coverage (ARC)…
Agri View: California Farm Facts
…Everett Griner gives us some interesting California farm facts in today’s Agri View. You know, I thought a lot of food consumed at my house came from California. After looking…
CFBF: Farm Bill and Immigration Bill Bring Benefits for California
…farmers and ranchers to be happy with in California,” CFBF Manager of Federal Policy Josh Rolph said of the House farm bill. “This is something that from the program crop…
The California Kitchen: Shishito and Country Ham With Brie Cheese Sauteed
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Shishito and Country Ham With Brie Cheese Sauteed with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 4…
Rural Mainstreet Economy Expands for June
…fell to 48.8 from May’s 50.0, indicating declining economic optimism among bankers. Bankers also say in the survey that over the past month borrowing by farmers expanded, as the loan-volume…
Farm Leader: Congress Must Now Focus on Agricultural Immigration Reform
…ranchers and their employees throughout the nation,” CFBF President Jamie Johansson said. “The California Farm Bureau will advocate for an agricultural visa program that would accommodate people who want to…
Erin Fitzgerald Hired to Lead U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance as New CEO
U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance (USFRA), a leader in consumer engagement for food and agriculture, has selected Erin Fitzgerald from Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy as its next CEO. USFRA’s…