…recent tax cuts, Kansas farmers, ranchers, and manufacturers are eager to deliver and are hoping the administration will continue to seek ways to get American products into new markets.” From…
California Vegetables More Than Half of U.S. Total
…experience California’s rural areas and produce. Check out the NASS Vegetables 2017 Summary for the data behind the California veggie tour. Just as the treasured garlic clove rests behind pale,…
Wenger Headlines California State Fair Award Recipients
…the California State Fair Gala benefiting the youth scholarship programs of the Friends of the California State Fair on Thursday, June 21,2018. Purchase tickets here. The Agriculturalist of the Year…
California Young Farmers and Ranchers Win Big at National Conference
The California Young Farmers and Ranchers (YF&R) program represented the state at the American Farm Bureau Federation’s annual Leadership Conference in Reno, Nevada that took place February 16 through 19….
No Deal After White House Biofuels Meeting
…the two sides who have been feuding over the current state of the renewable fuels law. The decade-old policy was intended to help farmers and reduce the nation’s petroleum imports….
Agri View: Technology Expanding
…drones, more and more farmers and ranchers are finding a place for them in their operation. Costly. Indeed. But it helps production. That’s Agri View for today. I’m Everett Griner……
Federal Judge Rules in Favor of Agriculture Coalition’s Request to Halt California’s ‘False and Misleading’ Prop 65 Labeling of Glyphosate
Citing harm to the nation’s agriculture economy, Judge William Shubb of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California issued a preliminary injunction prohibiting California from implementing its…
Still Time to be Counted in the 2017 Census of Agriculture
NASS to follow-up with producers who have not yet responded Farmers and ranchers still have time to be counted in the 2017 Census of Agriculture, according to the U.S. Department…
Support for Farmers with Disabilities Through Innovative Technology
…program helps thousands of determined individuals overcome the barriers to continuing their chosen professions in agriculture. It supports farmers and ranchers with disabilities through farm safety education, assistance, and support,…
Confirmation of Northey for USDA Applauded
…and Conservation, America’s farmers and ranchers have another ally in our work to ensure the sustainability of the agriculture industry for our families, for consumers and for generations to come….
Agri View: Pickup Truck
…makers out of Detroit. This year, all three major builders are showing newly designed models. And, they are not necessarily designed for farmers. No. It isn’t for farmers anymore. It…
NRCS Invites Proposals for 2018 Conservation Innovation Grants
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in California is now accepting proposals for its Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) program. Up to $375,000 is available for one- to three-year grants. The…
Farm Groups Ask President Trump to Support Renewable Fuels Standard
…been a strong engine driving the rural economy. The RFS, which sets targets for blending ethanol and biodiesel into our nation’s fuel supply, created new markets for our farmers, created…
Celebrating National Pistachio Day
…little or no rain and must have high heat. California produces about 300 million pounds of pistachios each year, accounting for 98 percent of America’s production. All pistachio shells are…