…Raffaelle recently talked about the benefits of registering your farm and the ease with which to do so. So why should growers register their farms? “The application time is decreased,…
Using Ag By-Products in California Dairy Feed Crucial for Sustainability
…costs. A lack of by-products would increase demand for other feed sources such as alfalfa, in-turn requiring more water for production. Without an outlet such as dairy farms, maybe ag…
Appropriations Bill Includes Support for Friant-Kern Canal Improvements
…the President and his administration prioritize and follow through with actions and projects that will deliver actual water supply benefits for the San Joaquin Valley’s communities and farms.” The estimated…
Farm Bureau Congratulates Padilla on Appointment to U.S. Senate
…Bureau works to protect family farms and ranches on behalf of nearly 32,000 members statewide and as part of a nationwide network of nearly 5.6 million Farm Bureau members. Sponsored…
Questions to Ask Before Installing Solids Separator on Dairy Farms
…the big piles we might see don’t necessarily correspond to big amounts of nutrients.” Listen to the radio report below. Questions to Ask Before Installing Solids Separator on Dairy Farms…
Farm Bureau Mourns Passing of Richard Rominger
…the California Leopold Conservation Award for voluntary stewardship by private landowners, given last year at the California Farm Bureau Annual Meeting. The California Farm Bureau works to protect family farms…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 12-21-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the importance of vigilance on farms, why a phase…
New Report Details Findings of Ag Labor Investigations
…percent of investigations conducted by the Wage and Hour Division (WHD) of the U.S. Department of Labor found employment law violations on farms. Nearly a third of those investigated had…
Animal Activist Attempt to Tie Animal Agriculture to Pandemic
…Activists are targeting large-scale modern farms in California who Thompson-Weeman says actually use bio-security measures to ensure safety among animals. Listen to the full report below. Animal Activist Attempt to…
Agriculturalists From Fresno and San Diego Counties Win Young Farmer and Rancher Awards
…month during the American Farm Bureau Federation Annual Convention. The California Farm Bureau works to protect family farms and ranches on behalf of nearly 34,000 members statewide and as part…
Sonoma County Farmer Sasaki Earns Award For Distinguished Service
…issues.” The California Farm Bureau has presented the Distinguished Service Award annually since 1953 to dedicated Farm Bureau members from California. The California Farm Bureau works to protect family farms…
Farm Bureau Stepping Up in Dean Foods Legal Proceedings
…predatory lawyers for bullying dairy farmers at a time when many are struggling to keep their farms running,” AFBF President Zippy Duvall said in a news release. “It’s ludicrous to…
2020 Mummy Shake Video Contest Winner Announced
https://www.youtube.com/embed/mx2iRQgjl5o The Almond Board of California (ABC) has announced the winner of the 2020 Mummy Shake Video Contest. This year’s winner is the Kennard-Hall family of Rancho Viejo Farms in…
USDA Updates Payment Limitation and Payment Eligibility Rule
…eligibility pool for participating in USDA programs. “We’re very appreciative to see USDA issue updated rulemaking that corrected that definition for family farms and their ‘actively engaged’ determination that was…