…dinner, the harvest pie baking competition and tasting, the Harvest Market featuring local farm-fresh food as well as local wines, and an all-day farm tour. For more information, click here….
CDFA Meeting to Focus on Ag Research
…on-farm practices and food production. Promoting agricultural research that anticipates 21st century challenges is crucial to keep California’s agriculture productive, profitable, and environmentally sound. Invited speakers include: Chancellor Linda P.B….
Statement by Bob Stallman, American Farm Bureau Federation President, On Farm Bill Expiration
Bob Stallman, American Farm Bureau Federation President, issued the following statement about the expiration of the farm bill: “Farmers and ranchers, along with 90 percent of the country, are frustrated…
Californian Named Beef Ambassador
…advocates, plus $5,000 in cash prizes sponsored exclusively by Farm Credit. In addition, the American National CattleWomen Foundation and Monsanto awarded five educational scholarships totaling $5,000. While preparing for this…
Governor Signs Hemp Bill
There could soon be another new crop for California. Governor Brown has signed the Industrial Hemp Farming Act, which legalizes hemp farming under state law. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to…
Revised Wheat Production Forecast
There were a few small surprises in USDA’s new revised wheat production forecast. Gary Crawford has the story. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
YSFB Supports Ordinance to Restrict Marijuana Cultivation
At their recent regular board meeting, the Yuba-Sutter Farm Bureau Board of Directors voted to support a proposed Sutter County ordinance that would restrict marijuana cultivation. The ordinance would define…
Valley Farm Opens at Chaffee Zoo
The new Valley Farm Exhibit is now open at Fresno’s Chaffee Zoo. Here are photos from the opening ceremony and ribbon cutting. This slideshow requires JavaScript. Photos © Aria Gray…
‘Celebrate Agriculture with the Arts’ Show in Madera Honors Agriculture
…Farm Machinery & Structures, Fruits and Nuts, Human Factor in Agriculture, Irrigation, Row & Field Crops, Pomegranate Festival, and Vegetables & Vines). The exhibition begins with a wine and appetizer…
Ordinance to Stop Walnut Theft
…the stands are not allowed to operate until the county ag commissioner says the the walnut harvest is over. Most legal walnut harvesting is done with machines. Butte County Farm…
Citrus Crop Forecast Live Webcast October 11
…to tune in the exclusive live network broadcast. Labor Solutions, Inc. (www.LaborSolutions.com) and Farm Credit of Florida (www.farmcreditflorida.com) are again co-sponsoring “live” network coverage, which will feature the report from…
California Leads Nation in Specialty Crop Funding
…program, which is made possible by the Farm Bill, provides investment in California agriculture at a time when there are tremendous opportunities to meet the demands of local and international…
California Ag Headlines for September 25
…quarter revenues of $12.7 million, compared to $0.8 million in the same quarter of fiscal year 2012; and the Company maintains alfalfa seed production and sourcing estimates of 18 to…