A California farmer is recognized for helping out an endangered species. Sabrina Hill has the story. CA Dairy Farmer Recognized Watch a video interview with Mendonsa here. Central California dairy…
Crop Insurance Compliance Deadline Looming
A new requirement for crop insurance recipients must be completed Monday, June 1. Farm Service Agency District Director Chris Keeler has the details on the compliance forms and the other…
Statement by Bob Stallman, Regarding Senate Passage Of Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities And Accountability Act of 2015
Bob Stallman “The U.S. leads the world in agricultural exports thanks to the hard work and ingenuity of American farmers and ranchers. Creating new partnerships and expanding access to international…
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Statement on Senate Passage of Trade Promotion Authority
…open markets for America’s farmers, ranchers and agribusiness and create jobs and improve wages across the country. Over 70 organizations representing America’s farmers and ranchers, and past secretaries of agriculture…
USDA Reminds Farmers to Certify Conservation Compliance
…Conservation Certification form AD-1026 is available at local USDA Service Centers or online at www.fsa.usda.gov/AD1026form.When a farmer completes this form, USDA’s Farm Service Agency and Natural Resources Conservation Service staff…
Waiting for Natural Mite Defenses
Almond growers can save time and money by allowing natural defenses to take care of mite problems. Waiting for Natural Mite Defenses Integrated pest management farm advisor Kris Tollerup says…
Cover Crops Just One Option for Bee Forage
Many growers have concerns about adding cover crops for bee foraging, but the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) wants them to know there are other alternatives. Cover Crops Just One…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for May 20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill. To listen or subscribe [display_podcast] Subscribe in a reader…
Agri View: Less Money
Everett Griner talks about net farm income declining in today’s Agri View. Less Money…
Important Insurance Change Deadline
The Farm Service Agency (FSA) is hitting as many field days as possible to spread the word about a big change in crop insurance policies. Important Insurance Change Deadline FSA…
Editorial: Country of Origin Labeling
…products. Following amendments made to the 2008 farm bill to address questions of workability regarding the original statute, the Department of Agriculture finalized implementing regulations in 2009. In a recently…
Legislation Introduced in House to Repeal COOL
…introduced in the 2002 Farm Bill covering beef, pork and chicken; and implemented in 2008, COOL has been detrimental to the U.S. livestock industry and without benefit to U.S. consumers….
Farm City Newsday Podcast for May 19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill. To listen or subscribe [display_podcast] Subscribe in a reader…
CDFA Announces 2015 Funding For The State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program (SWEEP)
…669 County Square Dr., Suite 100 Ventura, CA 93003 Oroville – June 9, 2015 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Butte County Farm Bureau 2580 Feather River Blvd. Oroville CA 95965…