…young agricultural professionals who contribute through involvement in agriculture, leadership activities and Farm Bureau. A fourth-generation farmer, Nick Rocca works as operations manager at the family farm, Rocca Ranches, growing…
Farmworker Groups Sue Over DOL Decision Regarding Wage Rates
Farmworker groups are taking legal action against the recent decision not to increase H-2A wage rates. The United Farm Workers (UFW) and the UFW Foundation are suing the Department of…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 12-09-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering COVID-19 protocols contributing to congestion at ports, a recap…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 12-09-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering COVID-19 protocols contributing to congestion at ports, a recap…
Almond Update: State of the Industry Points of Positives of 2020
The 2020 Virtual Almond Conference is underway. Almond Board of California’s CEO Richard Waycott, Chair Kent Stenderup, and Vice-Chair Brian Wahlbrink attempted to tackle summarizing a turbulent 2020 at the State…
Sonoma County Farmer Sasaki Earns Award For Distinguished Service
…issues.” The California Farm Bureau has presented the Distinguished Service Award annually since 1953 to dedicated Farm Bureau members from California. The California Farm Bureau works to protect family farms…
USDA Awards More Than $14 Million to Protect Animal Health
…is being made possible by the 2018 Farm Bill. Ten states are receiving farm bill funding for the first time this year and 11 states are receiving their second year…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 12-08-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering a cannabis-based bill that recently passed through the House…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 12-28-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering a cannabis-based bill that recently passed through the House…
MORE Act Passes House, More Than a Symbolic Victory?
…secure access to medical marijuana, and the diverse array of entrepreneurs seeking the economic potential of this growing industry, including hemp farmers.” About the Author Taylor Hillman Sponsored Content CIR…
AskUSDA Tool Launched to Help Customer Experience
…assist with self-service. AskUSDA was created to make USDA more responsive to the public by providing streamlined access to the agency through a single destination for phone, chat, and web…
California Farm Bureau Kicks Off 102 Annual Meeting Virtually
…CFBF will actively fight for “farmer-led solutions” when it comes to work surrounding “science for agriculture, communities, and the environment.” He is set to speak with American Farm Bureau President…
Farm Bureau Stepping Up in Dean Foods Legal Proceedings
The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) is getting involved in the Dean Foods legal proceedings. The major dairy processor filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy in November of 2019. Dairy farmers…
NRCS California Announces New State Water Quality Specialist
Wendy Rash The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in California is pleased to announce the appointment of Wendy Rash as the new State Water Quality Specialist on the Ecological…