…to America’s farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners,” NRCS Acting Chief Kevin Norton said in a press release. “These practices are the building blocks of conservation, and they are science based…
Proposition 15 Defeated: ‘Farmers Can Breathe A Little Easier’
…oppose Prop 15 started with a coalition of California’s largest associations of farmers and ranchers,” Johansson noted. “Make no mistake, the unification of agriculture – which isn’t easy to accomplish…
Farmer’s Inspiration Leads to Large Squash Donation to Central California Food Bank
…of the food bank’s efforts to increase healthy foods. We’re always looking for farmers to partner with.” Butternut squash, a winter squash, has a 90-day shelf life without refrigeration. It…
Public and Private Sector See Growth Potential in Organic Production
…industry members is that there is even more potential for organic that will spur continued investment by the public and private sectors. “There’s opportunity here for farmers to take advantage…
ACE Act Officially Signed into Law by President Trump
President Donald Trump recently signed America’s Conservation Enhancement (ACE) Act into law. The legislation will help to address several challenges that ranchers face in regard to wildlife. Senators John Barrasso…
Week in Review: H-2A Wages Stabilized and Cooling Weather Helps Citrus
…Nutria Eradication and Control Act of 2003. The National Center for Appropriate Technology is currently offering free hedgerow plants for California farmers. The week’s major headlines can be sent directly…
California Water Districts Receive Funding Through WaterSMART Initiative
…efforts. “Our farmers and ranchers are stepping up to the plate to partner with communities to gain efficiencies to better conserve our water supply,” NRCS Acting Chief Kevin Norton said…
Webinar to Highlight Emerging Research on Beginning Farmers and Ranchers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Economic Research Service and Farm Foundation is hosting an online event focused on beginning farmers and ranchers. The Emerging Research on Beginning Farmers and…
Dairy Methane Reduction Projects Receive $25.4 Million from CDFA
…clean energy future,” CDFA Secretary Karen Ross said in a press release. “The digester program helps farmers contribute to the state’s greenhouse gas reduction efforts by capturing methane, and the…
Amended Nutria Eradication and Control Act Signed into Law
…we’re going to protect our farmers, our water infrastructure, and the native ecosystems threatened by the swamp rat menace.” Nutria are an invasive species from South America that were thought…
FFA Concludes Virtual National Convention
The 93rd National Future Farmers of America Convention and Expo has official wrapped for the year, after being held through an online platform for the first time. The decision to move…
Free Hedgerow Plants and On-Farm Consultations from NCAT
The National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT) is currently offering free hedgerow plants for California farmers. NCAT is also offering free consultations for farmers that may be interested in planting…
H-2A Wages to Remain Stable Over the Next Two Years
…to bring a level of stability to the overall cost of farm labor. “This rule shows once again President Trump’s commitment to America’s farmers by delivering lower costs when they…
India’s Dairy Producers Work to Block Trade Deal with U.S.
…dairy farmers in the country. India’s dairy industry is comprised of tens of millions of farmers. Dairy production is responsible for generating a substantial amount of economic activity for India’s…