…processors, distributors, packers and cooperatives, were serving as the marketing channel of choice for U.S. organic farmers to get organic agriculture products to customers. “This report helps show a more…
FSA Offers Help for CA Farmers, Ranchers Affected by Fires
…Help for Farmers and Ranchers The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reminds farmers and ranchers affected by the recent wildfires in California that USDA has programs to assist with their…
USDA Offers Help to Fire-Affected Farmers and Ranchers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reminds farmers and ranchers affected by the recent wildfires in Alaska, California, Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington State that USDA has programs to assist…
HM.CLAUSE Vegetable Seeds Celebrates 50 Years of Research in France
…different tastes of consumers and the desires of farmers to produce for those consumers, no matter where they reside around the world. When the different tastes of different cultures are…
Tight U.S. Supply Boosts Sales of Specialty Eggs
…the price between conventional eggs and specialty eggs has narrowed. David Will, general manager of Chino Valley Ranchers, which sells 95 percent of its eggs as cage-free and organic, said…
NFU Praises FAA for Addressing Challenges and Promises Offered By Drones
…America’s family farmers and ranchers,” said Johnson. “NFU appreciates these appointments as well as the FAA’s past work soliciting public comments on how to fully realize the potential, and recognize…
Valley’s Gold Season 3 Premieres September 9 on ValleyPBS
…agriculture. “California farmers and ranchers are amazing,” said Jacobsen. “Valley’s Goldhelps consumers understand how crops are produced and processed by providing a behind-the-scenes look at the industry. Viewers will gain…
The Western View: Funding Site for Small Ag
…a web page, waiting to be discovered. Others are quirky, featuring the dreams and schemes of small farmers around the country. The big things are on sites like Agfunder; the…
State Board Drops Planned Grazing Rule
…project raised serious concerns among ranchers, who feared the new rules could limit their food-production activities while yielding little environmental benefits. Many ranchers attended the listening sessions to express their…
Commentary: News on Crop Revenue Reports Misses Part of Story
…the California drought has affected farmers and ranchers. “Despite drought, California has record high crop revenue,” USA Today reported. “Despite the drought, California farms see record sales,” read the headline…
Agri View: Unrecognized
Everett Griner talks about turf farmers in today’s Agri View. Unrecognized…
California Dairy Families Challenge Consumers to “Pour It Forward” With Milk Donations
…the ball rolling. “California dairy farmers are dedicated to providing a wholesome, nutritious product for families everywhere and to making this nutritious food available to all families, regardless of circumstances,”…
Using Organic Methods to Improve Soil Health
Cathy Isom tells us how the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service is lending a helping hand to organic farmers. Healthy Soil…
DuPont Pioneer Commits $300,000 to Food and Agricultural Education Grants
…Program is intended to improve food security by advancing agriculture through science, education and innovation and to enhance the quality of life for farmers and their communities globally. Addressing the…