…input from a wide group of stakeholders including but not limited to dairy farmers, project developers, environmental advocates, local community members and the general public. The California Department of Food…
Beginning Farmers Learn from California
The National Farmers Union (NFU) Beginning Farmers Institute (BFI) reconvened in Salinas, California, on Friday, November 4, for the second of three annual programming sessions. Seventeen beginning farmers and ranchers…
Wisconsin Dairy Farmers Oppose TPP
…farmers responded. The survey was designed to shed light on farmers’ views on low milk prices and other issues affecting dairy farmers in Wisconsin. Nearly 80 percent of respondents favored…
Agri View: Paper or Plastic
…for a moment and think. How many plastic products go into your home? And, how many tree farmers are out of business? That’s Agri View for today, I’m Everett Griner….
The California Kitchen: Sautee of Greens with Caramelized Onions and Raisels
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing sautee of greens with caramelized onions and raisels with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: Bacon…
Scientists Work to Define Threat from Palm Pest
…make sure that (farmers) understood that this isn’t government alone,” Condos said. “They have to be part of the process.” Permission for use is granted by the California Farm Bureau…
USDA Expands Working-Lands Conservation Opportunities through CRP
…provided $5.6 billion in disaster relief to farmers and ranchers; expanded risk management tools with products like Whole Farm Revenue Protection; and helped farm businesses grow with $36 billion in…
FSA County Committee Elections to Begin
…vote. Farmers and ranchers who supervise and conduct the farming operations of an entire farm, but are not of legal voting age, also may be eligible to vote. Farmers and…
Pesticide Conversations Already Happening with Schools
…The California Department of Pesticide Regulations has proposed new regulations on pesticide use near schools and daycares. The proposal has several rules for growers within a 1/4 of a mile…
Support for Oklahoma “Right to Farm” Amendment Drops
…make the state more attractive to farmers from outside Oklahoma. Opponents say it would prevent the government from passing laws to protect smaller farmers as well as the environment, and…
HSUS Denies Budget Problems
…million.” Pro Farmers’ First Thing Today says the Center is run by lobbyist Richard Berman, a longtime opponent of HSUS and other groups that believe in greater government regulation. The…
The California Kitchen: Sweet and Sour Raisel Chicken
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing sweet and sour raisel chicken with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 2 T Arbosana Olive…
CCGGA Opposes Air Resources Board Freight Facility Survey for 2017
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) held a public workshop to discuss “Data Collection and Freight Hub Survey” as part of CARB’s Sustainable Freight Strategy. This issue from early on…
CCGGA Hosts Congressional Staff
Kristina Dunklin discussing the FSMA Rule with Wayne Gilbert. The California Cotton Ginners and Growers Associations (CCGGA) hosted Kristina Dunklin, Legislative Director for Congressman David Valadao (21st Congressional District), Jilian…