…market here at home will help farmers, ranchers and consumers alike as more affordable energy is available. “Farmers and ranchers need more than just a temporary tax fix, however. They…
Profitable and Challenging Almond Industry
…put on by the Almond Board of California. Almond Board CEO Richard Waycott says the industry needs to be at the forefront of solutions to make it through some serious…
USDA to Gauge Farmland Ownership and Farm Economics
…were rented or leased in California and more than 0.8 million in Nevada, but it has been more than a decade since we spoke to landowners themselves,” said Vic Tolomeo,…
Growing California Video: Farm Dining
Suzie’s Farm near San Diego uses locally-sourced specialty crops for community dinners that are a feast for the eyes and the palate….
USDA Improves Forest Health by Harvesting Biomass for Energy
…year. Eligible farmers, ranchers or foresters participating in BCAP received a payment to partially offset the cost of harvesting and delivering forest or agricultural residues to a qualified energy facility….
State Wheat Production May Jump in 2015
Although California wheat acreage dropped significantly in 2014, farmers may be planting more of it this fall and winter, thanks in part to a record tomato crop. Much of the…
USDA Provides Greater Protection for Fruit, Vegetable and Other Specialty Crop Growers
…of this critical legislation, including providing disaster relief to farmers and ranchers; strengthening risk management tools; expanding access to rural credit; funding critical research; establishing innovative public-private conservation partnerships; developing…
USDA Seeks Public Comment on New Environmental Quality Incentives Program Rule
…details are in the Federal Register notice. “This interim final rule provides a roadmap to help streamline and simplify EQIP for farmers and ranchers,” Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said. “We…
Almond Board: Report on Almond Industry and California Economy
The Almond Board commissioned a report on the economic impacts of the California almond industry, and the report showed the industry is quite important to the state. Almond Update: Almond…
Brown Administration Opposes Federal Drought Legislation
Writing on behalf of the State of California, California Natural Resources Agency Secretary John Laird today issued a formal opposition letter to HR5781. The text of the letter is pasted…
Almond Board Video: Honey Bee Best Management Practices for California Almonds
As part of the Honey Bee Best Management Practices for California Almonds, the Almond Board of California has released a video that not only promotes the Best Management materials, but…
Secretary Ross Signs Landmark Agreement with Mexican Ministry of Agriculture to Enhance Trade
…our countries will enhance the opportunities within the agricultural sector for farmers and ranchers in both of our nations.” The agreement follows months of dialogue between CDFA and SAGARPA that…
HLB Protocols Could Shut Down Shipping
Standard Huanglongbing regulations stemming from Florida’s outbreak in citrus could shut down many operations if a tree in California tests positive. HLB Protocols Could Shut Down Shipping It’s taken over…
CFBF Annual Meeting: Monterey County Executive Director on Water Issues
The theme for this year’s California Farm Bureau Federation annual meeting is Ag in the Crosshairs. Sabrina Hill talks with Monterey County Farm Bureau Executive Director Norm Groot about what…