…Manager, Westlands Water District. Westside Valley farmers who receive water from the Central Valley Project expect to receive a zero allocation under water service contracts, and because of historic dry…
FARM LEADER: Drought Declaration Calls Attention to Chronic Water Problems
…he said. The California Farm Bureau Federation works to protect family farms and ranches on behalf of nearly 78,000 members statewide and as part of a nationwide network of more…
Biotechnology and Agriculture
It was a big topic at the American Farm Bureau Federation convention this week: biotechnology and agriculture. Industry leader Cathleen Enright discusses the importance of biotechnology and how farmers can…
Hundreds Gather for Water Rally
…farmers and ranchers of all sizes and backgrounds have experienced drought conditions and water shortages and may find help at FSA offices.” Farmers and ranchers in designated counties have eight…
American Adults are Choosing Healthier Foods, Consuming Healthier Diets
…SNAP shoppers at America’s farmers markets. By increasing the number of farmers markets that are able to accept SNAP benefits, USDA is encouraging SNAP recipients to use their benefits to…
Dairy Disagreement Goes Beyond Congress
While the fight over dairy price control provisions continues among lawmakers trying to put a farm bill together, the issue is also at odds among some in the dairy industry…
USDA Designates California Ag Counties for Drought Disaster Assistance
…everyone in California agriculture has been negatively affected by drought this year,” said Val Dolcini, Farm Service Agency State Executive Director. “California’s diverse farmers and ranchers of all sizes and…
Vilsack Discusses Need for Farm Bill
The nation’s top agriculture person discusses the farm bill. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
Center for Produce Safety Announces Call for Research Proposals
…sponsor research projects designed to fill basic knowledge gaps in specific areas of food safety practices for fruit, vegetable, and tree nut production, as well as harvest and post-harvest handling….
Commerce Calif., Company to Spend More than $68,000 for Improperly Discharging Wastewater into the L.A. County Sewer System
…metal cabinets and door frames. As part of its production processes, the facility generates and discharges wastewater to the LACSD sewer system. EPA’s investigations began in August 2010 and discovered…
Drones Could be Beneficial for Farmers
The American Farm Bureau Federation annual convention was held this week, and one of the discussion topics was using drones to increase profits and productivity. Click to Open or Download…
Red Meat and Poultry Forecast Down
Randall Weiseman In their January report, USDA lowered the red meat and poultry production forecasts compared to last month’s numbers. Randall Weiseman has the story. Click to Open or Download…
AFBF President Tells Farmers to Hold Congress Accountable
Bob Stallman American Farm Bureau Federation President Bob Stallman is calling for farm bureau members to hold congress accountable. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
Farm Bill Progress Slowed by Dairy Reform Proposal
Some had hoped for a Farm Bill conference this week, but consideration of a dairy reform proposal may have kept that from happening. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…