…basis, as farmers can afford to change over their fleet of tractors, trucks and ATV’s with the assistance of incentive funding. “It’s a very successful program, it’s a win-win all…
Perdue Reiterates Need to Restore Original Intent of SNAP
…underemployed – would still qualify. Despite the absence of any statutory changes to the welfare reform legislation of 1996, an abuse of administrative flexibility in SNAP has undermined the ideal…
Study Results Help Understand Red Blotch Disease
…impact the physical characteristics of the wine.” The grapevine red blotch virus impact on anthocyanidins and tannins are a still greater concern for winegrape growers as they change the flavor…
Growing Your Own Garlic
…turn yellow. To store garlic properly, be sure you keep it in a cool climate, preferably a dark place, which will inhibit mold growth. It will last well up to…
AgSafe Annual Conference Coming Up Next Week
…number of our regulatory leaders will be there to speak to us about what their enforcement priorities are for the coming year and given an administration change at the state…
Students Set to Celebrate Agriculture and Leadership During FFA Week
…that agriculture is more than planting and harvesting — it involves science, business and more. Today, FFA provides the next generation of leaders who will change the world. The top…
California Farm Bureau Appoints Jim Houston as Administrator
…advocacy for two-dozen other agricultural associations. “Rich has successfully guided CFBF through a period of significant change and has cemented its role as the state’s premier agricultural advocacy organization,” Johansson…
Turmeric, a Popular Herb to Grow
…rain, and high temperatures. Fortunately, turmeric does well in pots, and even the coldest climate won’t harm yours if you can settle it somewhere indoors that’s consistently warm, sunny, and…
Markets Expected to Continue Strong; Leverage Shift on the Horizon
…year,” said CattleFax analyst Mike Murphy, who also pointed out that hay acreage isn’t expected to change significantly from 2018, but better winter precipitation across much of the United States…
Well-Known Uesugi Farms Closing Doors
…more overhead associated with it. Aiello said last year that despite that added cost, they had no choice. “We had to make a change just in order to ensure the longevity…
USDA Seeking Public Input on Wetland Determination Guidance
…wetland determinations,” said NRCS Chief Matt Lohr. “The updates do not change the definition of a wetland for USDA program participation purposes, but rather provide greater clarity and uniformity in…
Severe Weather, Snow, Mudslides in Recent CA Storm
The National Resource Conservation Service produced a report with data collected by the National Water and Climate Center’s weekly report. The report showed California was drenched by a storm that…
Farmers Under Fire: Trial Lawyers’ Attack on Agriculture
…process. “In Missouri we were successful in making changes to nuisance laws by limiting damages, which made a huge difference in the litigation climate.” We have the ability to make…
Crop Year 2017 Demonstrated Growth for California Agriculture
…demand for food that is growing rapidly, and a corresponding demand for California-grown products that will bring tremendous opportunity for producers able to maintain sustainability in the face of climate…