…saw between California and Florida citrus production. He also discusses issues of importance to California citrus growers, including water availability, irrigation management, freeze protection and more. Water Management is Key…
USDA and AFBF Discuss TPP
Zippy Duvall Tom Vilsack The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) was the topic of discussion yesterday during a national media call with Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and American Farm Bureau President Zippy…
Nigiri Project Mixes Salmon and Rice Fields
…eliminated by the development of the Central Valley for farms and houses. In previous years, the Nigiri Project has shown that off-season agricultural fields can provide critical floodplain habitat for…
Irrigated Lands Regulatory Programs to be Discussed
…Grower-Shipper Association of Central California; Daniel Merkley, California Farm Bureau Federation; and Lester Snow, California Water Foundation. “As farmers we deal with a variety of water related issues that are…
House Agriculture Committee Reviews State of the Rural Economy
…our farms and ranches. “While Secretary Vilsack reported the farm economy is sound, many of the farmers and ranchers that we talk to are telling us the opposite. Nowhere is…
February Dairy Market Report
The February issue of the NMPF-DMI Dairy Market Report is now available. It shows that the U.S. milk production continues to grow at an annual rate of less than 1…
NFU Statement on Proposed Senate GMO Labeling Bill
…released the following statement: “National Farmers Union (NFU) represents 200,000 family farmers and ranchers across the nation who employ a wide variety of practices and philosophies. Many of our members…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for February 23
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…
CWT Assists with 2.1 Million Pounds of Cheese, Butter and Whole Milk Powder Export Sales
Cooperatives Working Together (CWT) has accepted 12 requests for export assistance from Dairy Farmers of America, Michigan Milk Producers Association, Northwest Dairy Association (Darigold), and Tillamook County Creamery Association who…
Preparing for an Uncertain Future with Climate Smart Agriculture
Karen Ross, Secretary, California Department of Food and Agriculture California is the nation’s leading agricultural state, with 76,400 farms producing more than 400 commodities with a farm-gate value of $54…
Tulare County FB Offers Scholarships
…farm employee and others are simply based on merit. Students will be publicly recognized for their achievements at Tulare County Farm Bureau’s annual meeting on May 3, 2016 in Tulare….
Farm City Newsday Podcast for February 22
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…
Crop Insurance Organic
…New Coverage Lowers Risk for Producers and Strengthens Farm Safety Net Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced a new step to support farmers transitioning to certified organic production, by expanding…
Agri View: Women and Modern Agriculture
…women in agriculture Are women farmers just as efficient as men? Many studies have attempted to assess whether female farmers are as productive as male farmers, and have shown that…