…of our nation’s farmland, ranchland, wetlands and grasslands for future generations.” The 2014 Farm Bill consolidated three previous conservation easement programs into ACEP to make it easier for diverse agricultural…
More than $1.6 M for California as USDA Announces Grants for Childhood Obesity Prevention Programs
…The grants are funded through the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI), the flagship competitive grant program authorized under the 2014 Farm Bill. “One-third of the children in the U.S….
Administrator Dolcini Comments on USDA’s ARC/PLC Extension
Dolcini Val Dolcini, administrator of USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) commented today updating USDA plans to extend the deadline for election of the Agricultural Risk Coverage (ARC) or Price Loss…
Women in Agriculture Through Photography
…in agriculture through a photo exhibit at the Department headquarters in Washington, DC. Cathy Isom has the story. Women in Agriculture To see the Farm Her exhibit, go to www.farmher.com….
USDA Extends ARC and PLC Deadlines
…7. To learn more, farmers can contact their local Farm Service Agency county office. To find local offices, visit http://offices.usda.gov. The 2014 Farm Bill builds on historic economic gains in…
California State Board of Food and Agriculture to Discuss Agricultural Trade and Workforce Immigration Issues in San Diego
…and farm workers,” said Craig McNamara, president of the California State Board of Food and Agriculture. “Improving an antiquated immigration system, that benefits farm workers as well employers is critical…
Statement by Bob Stallman, President, AFBF Regarding the Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act of 2015
…to innovation, farmers and ranchers have new and improved methods to increase their efficiency while preserving farm land for generations to come. Farmers benefit from choice and so should consumers.”…
Drought Reducing Pre-emergent Effectiveness
Managing weeds is always a little tricky for any grower, and changes to procedures because of drought conditions are making pre-emergent applications less effective. Reducing Pre-emergent Effectiveness Cooperative Extension Farm…
Determining Ant Species Before Treating
…for ants or not. Cooperative Extension Farm Advisor Kris Tollerup says determining what kind of ant species are on the ground is the first step to making that decision. Tollerup…
SLO Town Hall Meeting for Members; Groundwater Management Plans & Information
San Luis Obispo Farm Bureau Town Hall Meeting Groundwater Management Plans & Information. San Luis Obispo County Farm Bureau members are invited to attend a Town Hall Meeting, Saturday, March…
Kern County Farm Bureau Brings Awareness to Potential Funding Issues for the Biomass Industry
Kern County Farm Bureau (“KCFB”), along with Covanta Delano Power, is hosting an informational meeting on Friday, March 27 from 11:00AM–1:00PM (lunch provided) to bring awareness to potential funding issues…
CDFA Announces Recall of Raw Milk Products at Claravale Farm of San Benito County
From CDFA: Consumers urged to dispose of raw dairy products due to bacterial contamination Raw milk, raw nonfat milk and raw cream produced by Claravale Farm of San Benito County…
NCBA and PLC Accepting Fall Internship Applications
…an application is April 15, 2015. “Growing up in California, I’ve witnessed a host of political decisions that do not always support production agriculture,” said Ben Granholm, a senior at…