…Alternative to Pesticides, Oregon Tilth, Virginia Biological Farming Association and Wild Farm Alliance. For more information on NRCS assistance for organic producers and the NRCS Organic Farming Handbook, visit www.nrcs.usda.gov/organic….
Trans-Pacific Partnership and Japan
…U.S. rice, valued at almost $240 million. As one of Japan’s most sensitive agricultural sectors, domestic rice production is supported by high prices and a strictly controlled market. The Government…
AgNet Media’s Hill Elected NAFB Western Region VP
Sabrina Hill AgNet West’s very own farm news director, Sabrina Hill was elected by her peers to be vice president of the western region of the National Association of Farm…
Prather Ranch Named 2015 California Leopold Conservation Award Recipient
…the award; Alex Karolyi of Sustainable Conservation. Photo courtesy of the California Farm Bureau Federation Sand County Foundation, the California Farm Bureau Federation and Sustainable Conservation are proud to announce…
WOTUS Guidance Would Result in Continued Confusion
…and chaos.” Issuing guidance can’t fix a broken rule, according to a letter the American Farm Bureau Federation and other farm groups sent to members of the Senate who voted…
AFBF Website for 2016 Presidential Candidates
…website by the American Farm Bureau Federation offers farmers and ranchers critical information on the 2016 Presidential candidates. Farm Bureau’s Director of Advocacy and Political Affairs, Cody Lyon, says the…
Cattlemen Urge Congress to Address Expired Tax Extenders Legislation
…producers to write off a greater part of capital expenditures in the year that purchases were made rather than depreciate them over time. This provides an incentive for farmers and…
Antibiotics in Animal Agriculture
Student broadcaster Corryn La Rue, from the San Luis Obispo area, joined us at the National Association of Farm Broadcasting annual convention. There, she talked with registered dietitian Nikki Putnam…
Sustainable Ag Expo Has Something for Everyone
This slideshow requires JavaScript. The Vineyard Team held its 11th annual Sustainable Ag Expo this week in San Luis Obispo. Organizers aim to bring together all aspects of sustainable production…
Farm-to-Food Bank Month a Time for Sharing and Caring
…it happens each December. Farm-to-Food Bank Month is a reminder of the important contributions from farmers and ranchers to families in need. Unfortunately, the need isn’t limited to the holiday…
Pistachio Chilling Hours Worse Than Drought
…extremely light due to a combination of the extended drought and warmer winter weather. Cooperative Extension Pistachio and Citrus Farm Advisor Craig Kallsen says the latter was likely a much…
New Raisin Variety Being Tested in Central Valley
A new raisin variety is being tested in the Central Valley and it has the potential to make production less expensive for growers. New Raisin Variety Being Tested The United…
A Smaller U.S. Cotton Crop Than Expected, but Same Old Price Forecast
There may be some changes in the forecasts for U.S. cotton production, but will those changes affect prices? Gary Crawford reports. A Smaller U.S. Cotton Crop Than Expected, but Same…
Commodity Groups on Trans-Pacific Partnership
What are some farm and ranch groups saying about the Trans-Pacific Partnership? Rod Bain reports. Commodity Groups on TPP…