A federal judge in Kansas has allowed a lawsuit filed by farmers against Syngenta to move forward as a class action lawsuit. Farmers from the U.S. sued Syngenta in 2014…
Arkansas Representative Introduces Tax Deferred Savings Bill for Farmers
…Risk Abatement and Mitigation Election Act would give farmers the option of taking disaster preparedness into their hands. The FRAME Act would establish tax-deferred farm savings accounts that farmers could…
Agri View: American Agriculture
…of this country were farmers. Have you ever wondered what crops they grew? Well, basically the same ones we grow today. The Indians gave us crops like potatoes, corn, tomatoes,…
The California Kitchen: Pumpkin Gnocchi
…1 Egg 1 Cup Red Potato ¼ Cup Pumpkin Puree To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. California Kitchen For this and many more…
Sacramento Valley Rice Harvest Accelerates
Having reduced their plantings in recent years due to the drought, California rice farmers are harvesting a bigger crop this season—but they are also feeling the pinch of lower market…
Funding for Farmers Markets / Food Promotion Programs
…for consumers, and connect rural and urban communities across the country. The Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program provides competitive grants, divided equally between the Farmers Market Promotion Program…
Organic Research and Extension Programs Funding
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) released details of 26 grants that will help organic farmers and ranchers improve business operations and bring…
The California Kitchen: Pumpkin Risotto
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing pumpkin risotto with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 3 T Arbosana Olive Oil 2 T…
AFB Pres. Duvall on Urban Ag Act of 2016
Duvall Statement by Zippy Duvall, President, American Farm Bureau Federation “Regardless of where or how America’s farmers and ranchers produce food, giving them the technology and tools to succeed supports…
Drought May Accelerate Shot Hole Borer Spread
Shot hole borer spread might be aided by the prolonged drought as the pest was introduced to California during the some of the state’s driest years. As the drought continues,…
Known Sorghum Pest Spotted in California
Courtesy: UCANR Producers have reported a new sorghum pest in their California fields. Experts say the bug is well known outside of the state and can cause some significant damage….
Court Strikes Down Tighter Anhydrous Restrictions
…Process Safety Management applies to any facility storing 10,000 pounds or more of anhydrous ammonia. However, retail agriculture facilities selling more than 50 percent of the fertilizer to farmers have…
USDA Waiting on More Funding
Vilsack Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) needs more funding to continue distributing aid to farmers hit by low commodity prices. Vilsack said last week…
State Ag Directors Say Next Farm Bill Could Provide Relief
A group of state agriculture directors says the next farm bill could offer relief to farmers in the midst of lower commodity prices and lower farm income. The National Association…